Boat Rocker, an independent, integrated global entertainment company, announced its scripted format sales capabilities in the Asian market are expanding. The company’s Hong Kong-based sales team recently closed a format deal in Korea with Next Entertainment World, the production studio behind Train to Busan and Smugglers, for Boat Rocker’s Orphan Black. In addition, the team recently brokered a format deal of a well-known third-party scripted title for a Hong Kong producer, which will formally … [Read more...] about Boat Rocker Asia expands into Korea with scripted format sales & announces content sales of Slip, Orphan Black: Echoes, and Beacon 23
CATCHPLAY
Infinite Studios teams up with CATCHPLAY to co-produce the horror series ‘Losmen Melati’
Infinite Studios, a media entertainment and creative service company based in Singapore and Indonesia and regional content company and OTT streamer CATCHPLAY will be co-producing an original Bahasa Indonesian language series set to commence filming in early 2022. The series will have an ensemble cast including Alexandra Gottardo (Tanah Air Beta, Foodlore), Marthino Lio (Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash, Cadet 1947) and Kiki Narendra (Gundala, Perempuan Tanah Jahanam). Losmen Melati, … [Read more...] about Infinite Studios teams up with CATCHPLAY to co-produce the horror series ‘Losmen Melati’
The Asian TV Forum & Market officially kicks off on 1 December
The highly-anticipated 22nd Asian TV Forum & Market (ATF) has officially kicked off today, December 1, 2021, at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. Present at the opening ceremony were Mr. Yip Je Choong, Managing Director Singapore & Indonesia & Senior Vice President Commercial APAC at RX and Mrs. Josephine Teo, Minister for Communications and Information Singapore who delivered the opening address. Mr. Choong highlighted two key themes that cut across ATF’s programming this year. … [Read more...] about The Asian TV Forum & Market officially kicks off on 1 December
Rainmaker Content confirms new sales to Asia including ‘Staged,’ ‘Professionals’ and more
Rainmaker Content, the international distributor specialising in drama, factual and special event programming, confirms new sales to Asia, including the multi-award-winning comedy Staged, action-drama Professionals and new licensees for the Emmy® Awards 2021. The Emmy® Awards 2021 has been sold to CATCHPLAY+, the largest pay OTT in Indonesia for Indonesia and Taiwan; U-Next Co., Ltd in Japan and Mediacorp for Singapore. In addition, Rainmaker Content has secured new sales for all episodes … [Read more...] about Rainmaker Content confirms new sales to Asia including ‘Staged,’ ‘Professionals’ and more
CATCHPLAY+ and BBC Studios bring the best of UK drama to Indonesia and Taiwan through BBC First
CATCHPLAY+ and BBC Studios have announced their first partnership for the launch of premium British drama brand, BBC First, as an SVOD service on the CATCHPLAY+ streaming platform in Taiwan and for the first time in Indonesia. CATCHPLAY+ is one of Asia Pacific’s most pioneering streaming service providers, while BBC Studios is a leading global content company with British creativity at its heart. The home of quality, original British dramas, BBC First features award-winning talent in front of … [Read more...] about CATCHPLAY+ and BBC Studios bring the best of UK drama to Indonesia and Taiwan through BBC First
Celestial Tiger Entertainment ramps up OTT presence
Hong Kong – Addressing the growing demand for Over-The-Top services, Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE), operator of the largest bouquet of pan-Asian channels dedicated to Asian entertainment, announced four new carriage deals for OTT services of its existing channel brands across Asia. The new carriage deals include CTE’s first OTT launch in Taiwan and OTT carriage agreements in Hong Kong and Singapore. The deals cover the following CTE channels: Celestial Movies (CM), the premier 24-hour … [Read more...] about Celestial Tiger Entertainment ramps up OTT presence
