Indonesia – HOOQ, the largest Video on Demand service in South-East Asia, announces their latest initiative – HOOQ Filmmakers Guild, a South-East Asia wide project that helps turn the most imaginative TV series ideas of filmmakers into reality, thus celebrating Asia, the nation from which great TV arises. HOOQ calls for film professionals, be it directors, producers or scriptwriters to send in scripts and treatments for a TV series idea they have. From these, the five best scripts, … [Read more...] about HOOQ launches filmmakers’ guild
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Amazon Prime Video inks deal with Paramount
Mumbai – Amazon announced its association with Paramount to offer subscription streaming of Paramount’s new releases and fan-favourite films in India. Under the deal Amazon will have streaming rights to recent releases such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, Star Trek Beyond, and 10 Cloverfield Lane, amongst others. In addition, Prime Video subscribers will also have rotating access to popular movies and classics from Paramount’s renowned library including franchises like … [Read more...] about Amazon Prime Video inks deal with Paramount
Nippon TV in deals with Youhug media
Tokyo, Japan – Nippon Television Network Corporation (Nippon TV) announced that Shanghai-based production company Youhug Media, has acquired the format rights to their top-rated drama series Your Home Is My Business! and will be remaking the series in Chinese. Additionally, it was announced that well-known Chinese scriptwriter Liu Liu is set to pen the series. The drama, which aired on Nippon TV in July 2016, is set to start production in early 2018 in China. Mr. Atsushi Hatayama, President of … [Read more...] about Nippon TV in deals with Youhug media
Lionsgate’s Grindstone Takes on El Americano
Mexico - Demonstrating the attractiveness of Latino animation for big movie distributors, Lionsgate’s Grindstone Entertainment Group has acquired all North American rights to the Edward James Olmos executive-produced toon feature El Americano, the Movie 3D. Sold by FilmSharks Intl. and written by Richard Pursel and veteran animator Phil Roman, it is voiced by Lisa Kudrow and directed by Mexico’s Ricardo Arnaiz, one of the leading names in Latin American animation. Pic also stars Olmos, Cheech … [Read more...] about Lionsgate’s Grindstone Takes on El Americano
Increased rating with ABS-CBN TVplus box
Philippines - ABS-CBN has enjoyed a significant boost in TV ratings with the help of ABS-CBN TVplus, the country’s first digital terrestrial television product, which has already sold 2.6 million units since its launch in 2015. According to data from Kantar Media, ABS-CBN’s audience share in Mega Manila increased to 36% in 2017, compared to 30% in 2015, as more households are able to experience crystal clear viewing experience with ABS-CBN TVplus. ABS-CBN’s ratings in Mega Manila also rose to … [Read more...] about Increased rating with ABS-CBN TVplus box
Akamai acquires SOASTA
Singapore – Akamai Technologies, Inc. announced the company has entered into an agreement to acquire SOASTA, a leader in Digital Performance Management. The acquisition is intended to give Akamai customers greater visibility into the business impact of their website and application optimisation strategies. The all-cash transaction is expected to close early in the second quarter. Online businesses are well aware of the benefits of delivering exceptional digital experiences to their customers. … [Read more...] about Akamai acquires SOASTA