Malaysian drama film, Rise Ini Kalilah has been picked up by Netflix and will go to air from February 26. The film released in Malaysian theaters and in Singapore in September. Involving six intertwined fictional tales, Rise documents personal stories and struggles in the build up to last year’s historic general election in Malaysia. To the surprise of many, the election was a people’s revolt, deposing corrupt prime minister Najib Razak, and the ruling party after 61-years of rule. It was … [Read more...] about Netflix Buys Malaysian Election Drama Film Rise
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WebTVAsia launches LUVE OTT in Taiwan
BALI, INDONESIA – Leading digital media entertainment company WebTVAsia has launched LUVE, Asia’s premiere original video platform with the most influential Asian creators, in its newest market Taiwan. This is announced by its founder and Group CEO Fred Chong at the annual industry leaders’ convention, Asia Pacific Operator Summit (APOS) 2018. LUVE (pronouced “Love”) originates from the combination of two words: “LOVE” + “YOU” or “U” in which the term “YOU” represents each of the … [Read more...] about WebTVAsia launches LUVE OTT in Taiwan
WebTVAsia expands to China
Kuala Lumpur– WebTVAsia, a leading multiplatform digital media entertainment company, continues its Asian expansion by signing an exclusive distribution agreement with India’s top digital video studio, Pocket Aces for the China market. This represents WebTVAsia’s first significant move in India to collaborate with a major player, and likewise, Pocket Aces as the first Indian video powerhouse to enter China, the world’s biggest Internet market with over 731 million users. The partnership … [Read more...] about WebTVAsia expands to China
WebTVAsia partners Alibaba’s Tudou
Bangkok – WebTVAsia announced a global strategic partnership with China’s top short video platform Tudou, a wholly owned subsidiary of Alibaba Digital Media and Entertainment Group. Thetie-up confirmed WebTVAsia as Asia’s first Multi Channel Network (MCN) partner to participate in Tudou’s new RMB 2 billion (USD 291 million) global short-form content sourcing initiative, codenamed “The Big Fish Plan”. As a “Big Fish Partner”, WebTVAsia is offered market-leading privileges … [Read more...] about WebTVAsia partners Alibaba’s Tudou
WebTVAsia honours Asia’s online sensation
Seoul, South Korea - Known as ‘The Streamy Awards’ of Asia, WebTVAsia Awards 2016 honoured this year’s biggest digital content creators and visionaries with a stellar lineup of Asia’s most well-known stars in Seoul, South Korea at the Korea International Exhibition Center (KINTEX). The Awards theme, ‘Celebrate Asia’ saw Japanese comedian, Piko Taro, who became a global viral sensation with his dance hit “Pen Pineapple Apple Pen,” headlined the event together with Korea’s megastar K-pop group, … [Read more...] about WebTVAsia honours Asia’s online sensation
WebTVAsia’s Awards returns with star-studded lineup
Seoul, South Korea – For the second year, Asia’s most anticipated annual digital creator awards show, WebTVAsia Awards 2016 makes a spectacular return on 26 November 2016 with K-pop mega stars, SNSD (Girls’ Generation) and Japan’s global viral sensation Piko Taro. They will headline an all-star line-up of over 500 leading artistes, digital creators and entertainment industry leaders from 12 countries in Asia. The awards ceremony is organised and hosted by WebTVAsia, a digital media and … [Read more...] about WebTVAsia’s Awards returns with star-studded lineup
