The total pay-TV services revenue in China is set to decline at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.5% from US$32.9bn in 2020 to US$32.1bn in 2025, due to the growing preference for over-the-top (OTT) video streaming services and falling pay-TV average revenue per user (ARPU), according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. An analysis of GlobalData’s China Pay-TV Forecast Model reveals that cable TV subscriptions will decline at a CAGR of 7.6% over 2020–2025 due to a … [Read more...] about GlobalData forecast: OTT to pull down pay-TV services revenue in China over next five years
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France 24 extends distribution service on AsiaSat 5
France 24 has renewed a multi-year service agreement with Asia Satellite Telecommunications Co. Ltd. (AsiaSat) to continue distribution of France 24’s HD and SD television services in the Asia-Pacific on AsiaSat 5. This extended agreement reaffirms their continued commitment to bringing top-quality international news programmes from France to the Asian audience. The news services, transmitting in free-to-air, include France 24’s English HD TV channel, English SD and French SD TV channels, … [Read more...] about France 24 extends distribution service on AsiaSat 5
ZEE5 Global announces original film ‘200’, inspired by true events
ZEE5 Global, the world's largest streaming platform for South Asian content, has always presented Originals across languages and genres with meaningful and purposeful content and adding to the list is another original Hindi film. 200 is a compelling narrative chronicling the oppression and injustice suffered by Dalit women and the circumstances which led them to take a drastic step. Set in the context of atrocities against women, the film captures an incident where 200 women took law and … [Read more...] about ZEE5 Global announces original film ‘200’, inspired by true events
Banijay Rights assembles landmark China deal for ‘LEGO® Masters’
Banijay Rights announced a new adaptation for competition reality format LEGO Masters, with China the latest country onboard. Chinese production company Long Qing Media has been commissioned to produce a first run of the show for Shenzhen TV, in a deal brokered by Huo Yuan Media (The Content Connected). Production is currently underway for the hit entertainment format, which sees pairs compete against each other to wow judges with awesome inspiring designs and brick builds. LEGO Masters … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights assembles landmark China deal for ‘LEGO® Masters’
iQiyi deepens international partnership with Dolby
iQiyi, the Asian entertainment streaming leader, is bringing Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos to iQiyi’s international app available in 191 countries, including Singapore. This is part of iQiyi’s ongoing momentum as it grows its appeal to international audiences. Dolby Vision boasts ultra-vivid imaging — incredible brightness, contrast, colour, and details that bring movies to life. Dolby Atmos immerses you in your favorite entertainment with sound that moves all around you with breathtaking … [Read more...] about iQiyi deepens international partnership with Dolby
COLORS Odia launches new show ‘Raajnandini’
COLORS Odia announced the launch of its new show Raajnandini. In its endeavor to entertain audiences with compelling stories, the new dubbed show will focus on women-centric drama. Starting 26th July, Raajnandini will air every day at 6 pm and 10 pm. Raajnandini is the story of two daughters-in-law, Meera and Ahalya. Ahalya is the perfect daughter-in-law, while Meera is just the opposite. But what happens when it all falls on Meera to save the house from ruin, especially when no one trusts … [Read more...] about COLORS Odia launches new show ‘Raajnandini’