FOX Entertainment has acquired MarVista Entertainment, a global leader in made-for-platform original content, it was announced by FOX Entertainment CEO Charlie Collier and MarVista CEO and Founding Partner Fernando Szew. Based in Los Angeles and established in 2003, MarVista ranks among the world’s leading independent studios, with nearly two decades at the forefront of developing, producing and distributing made-for-platform movies for partners in the U.S. and abroad. Under Szew’s leadership, … [Read more...] about Fox Entertainment acquires MarVista Entertainment
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Singapore’s digital capabilities, infrastructure make it a choice destination to host the 26th Asian Television Awards, says Assoc. Prof. Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim
With just two weeks left before the highly-anticipated 26th Asian Television Awards, the ATA is proud to present this year's Guest of Honor, Assoc. Prof Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim, Minister of State, Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of National Development, Republic of Singapore. With Singapore positioning itself as a platform for the region's stories, the Minister said in an exclusive interview with Television Asia Plus that events such as the ATA allows industry leaders to synergize and … [Read more...] about Singapore’s digital capabilities, infrastructure make it a choice destination to host the 26th Asian Television Awards, says Assoc. Prof. Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim
TBS Holdings formulates plans for the promotion of its EDGE content expansion strategy
TBS Holdings formulates a plan for the promotion of its content expansion strategy “EDGE” (Expand Digital, Global and Experience) for the achievement of TBS Group’s future vision, “Vision 2030”, which was announced in May. EDGE states that the digital domain, the global market and experiences (the live entertainment, lifestyles and other real experiences business) are the most important areas for TBS. Currently, the following plans have been disclosed as part of the EDGE strategy for the global … [Read more...] about TBS Holdings formulates plans for the promotion of its EDGE content expansion strategy
iQiyi announces 6 more Southeast Asian Originals for the world in 2022
iQiyi, the Asian entertainment streaming leader revealed six originals from Asia, including five new Malaysian Original productions and its first Thai Original along with spotlighting 2021 key wins at this year’s Asia TV Forum & Market – all of which will be available to iQiyi users in over 191 territories worldwide come 2022. Touching on Chinese content, the streamer remarked on the continued growth in C-content viewing, which was 4 times that of 2020 globally in terms of viewing time. … [Read more...] about iQiyi announces 6 more Southeast Asian Originals for the world in 2022
TechStorm makes landmark inaugural launch in Bangladesh
TechStorm, Southeast Asia’s largest and leading 24/7 Asian Esports, gaming and tech media network has announced its inaugural launch in Bangladesh. From late November, TechStorm’s content is available on Toffee and Binge, premier video streaming apps and go-to entertainment platforms carried by both Banglalink, one of the country’s leading digital communications service providers with 35 million subscribers; and Robi Axiata, the country’s second-largest mobile provider with 51 million … [Read more...] about TechStorm makes landmark inaugural launch in Bangladesh
Satellite remains an essential element of video distribution alongside the growth of OTT
The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) hosted its annual Satellite Industry Forum on Thursday, 18 November as a virtual conference, to end off the Asia Video Summit umbrella of events this year. The Forum opened with a look at Satellite Trends and Forecasts Post-Covid with Caleb Henry, Senior Analyst, Quilty Analytics. The traditional satcom industry continues to be in a state of rapid change, and still in a state of turmoil. While the industry is currently dominated by a handful of major … [Read more...] about Satellite remains an essential element of video distribution alongside the growth of OTT