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
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Saturday Night Live to debut in China
Beijing – NBCUniversal announced a partnership with China’s leading digital entertainment platform, Youku, a unit of Alibaba Digital Media & Entertainment Group, who will produce a localised version in China of NBC’s highly successful hit show, Saturday Night Live. Over the last few years, ten International versions of Saturday Night Live have been licensed across the world, more recently including France and Middle East – with China now added to that line-up. Saturday Night Live will be … [Read more...] about Saturday Night Live to debut in China
Fremantlemedia extends deal with Youku
MIPCOM – FremantleMedia International (FMI) announced that it has extended its multi-year digital deal with the China headquartered portal, Youku. The agreement was originally signed in 2013 and has now been extended for another three years. The deal ensures a variety of FMI’s premium entertainment and drama content continues to be available to Chinese online audiences averaging 130 million unique users a day. Second only to Youtube in terms of worldwide viewership, Youku also has an incredible … [Read more...] about Fremantlemedia extends deal with Youku
QYOU partners with China Entertainment
Dublin – The QYOU, curator of internet video for the ‘Video Everywhere’ market, has announced a milestone partnership with China Entertainment Group to distribute curated content to China’s leading online video platforms, including YouKu, Tencent, LeTV and Weibo. The deal marks The QYOU’s launch into the Chinese market. With curation performed by experienced Chinese video producers, plus translation into Mandarin and distribution via online video platforms, China Entertainment Group is … [Read more...] about QYOU partners with China Entertainment
Star China’s Sing! China breaks records
Shanghai, China - Iris Xia, Deputy General Manager of Star China International Media Limited, announced Season 1 ratings for its Canxing Productions’ new show Sing! China. The music competition program earned record breaking #1 ratings for each of its first 7 episodes. The 13 episodes format aired weekly from this summer on Zhejiang Satellite TV. Star China will be seeking a distribution partner at MIPCOM. Sing! China earned major online visibility as well – within its first 2 days, it … [Read more...] about Star China’s Sing! China breaks records
Youku Tudou releases more than 20 unique programmes and drama series
Beijing – As part of an ongoing effort to offer its hundreds of millions of users unique entertainment, Youku Tudou Inc., China's Internet television company, recently announced on June 16 the release of more than 20 programmes and drama series produced by its in-house production unit. The unique content will be released throughout the second half of 2014 and will include reality shows, talk shows and drama series. Youku Tudou has made it of strategic importance to increase investment … [Read more...] about Youku Tudou releases more than 20 unique programmes and drama series
