The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA)’s marquee event of the year for the video industry, the Asia Video Summit, returns with a bang to wrap up a tumultuous year for media with five component events spread over two weeks and running the gamut of virtual, physical and hybrid. Kicking off this year’s Asia Video Summit will be the annual Policy Roundtable to be held on 11 November, which brings industry legal and policy experts together with regulatory officials from jurisdictions across the … [Read more...] about Asia Video Summit returns with five component events to wrap up the year
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Viu announces a slew of exciting new releases for November
And just like that, it’s November – and Viu has an assortment of exciting releases to ease you into the upcoming holiday season. Make the most of your weekends by streaming all the highly anticipated shows coming to Viu this month! Stay home with a friend (or two) and binge-watch the latest and best of Asian entertainment, including lighthearted romantic comedies, riveting dramas, chilling thrillers and lively variety shows. Captivating dramas and movies featuring all-star casts No … [Read more...] about Viu announces a slew of exciting new releases for November
Asia’s growing appetite for the C-drama wave (Part two)
In the first part of this story, we explored what drives the demand for Chinese content in Asia. Continued investments in fresh genres and high-quality productions iQiyi, which not only streams a wide selection of Chinese content but also popular K-drama titles, sees an overlap in the K-drama audience that they’re able to pull them to Chinese drama. Kuek said, “I think we’re trying to make sure that we always try out different styles and genres. We want to break out beyond that group so … [Read more...] about Asia’s growing appetite for the C-drama wave (Part two)
Asia’s growing appetite for the C-drama wave
The demand for Chinese content is steadily growing across Southeast Asia. As Asian streaming platforms offer an array of high-quality productions of Chinese content, how will this demand shape up in the years to come? According to a recent study on Southeast Asia Online Video Consumer Insights & Analytics published by Media Partners Asia, the growth of streamers such as WeTV and iQiyi has strengthened Chinese content consumption in Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand, boosted … [Read more...] about Asia’s growing appetite for the C-drama wave
Love at first fright: Viu presents binge-worthy Asian horror and thrillers this October
As October approaches, so does Halloween! It’s the perfect excuse to scare yourself silly with the very best of Asian horror. After all, no one does it better at creepin’ it real but Viu. If gripping thrillers and haunting horrors aren’t your thing, fret not – Viu also has a slew of playful variety shows, heartfelt romantic comedies, and arresting dramas to get your heart pumping throughout the month. Breathtaking crime thrillers not to be missed If you have not started on the highly-rated … [Read more...] about Love at first fright: Viu presents binge-worthy Asian horror and thrillers this October
Asian Television Awards Alumni Spotlight: Sahana Kamath, Executive Producer, ‘Pretty Little Liars’
Indonesian teen drama Pretty Little Liars captivated Asian audiences as it addressed themes such as cyberbullying, complicated female relationships and empowerment—all set in the picturesque location of Bali. The 10-episode series, which is streaming on Viu, features an ensemble cast including Shindy Huang, Anya Geraldine, Eyka Farhana, Valerie Thomas, and Yuki Kato. The teen drama has received many accolades since its premiere in April 2020, among them the Best Adaptation of an Existing … [Read more...] about Asian Television Awards Alumni Spotlight: Sahana Kamath, Executive Producer, ‘Pretty Little Liars’