Viu, PCCW’s leading pan-regional OTT platform, and SBS, Korea’s award-winning network, have announced Season 3 of the global hit Taxi Driver, premiering Q4 2025 as a Viu Original worldwide (excluding South Korea and mainland China). Following the record-breaking Season 2, this instalment retains the success of the Korean storytelling franchise while expanding its international production locales and introducing pan-Asian talent. Lee Je-hoon reprises his iconic role as Kim Do-gi, the brilliant … [Read more...] about Viu and SBS Announce Lee Je-hoon’s Return in Taxi Driver 3
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Viu and GMA Network jointly unveil the latest Viu Original SLAY
Viu, PCCW’s leading panregional OTT video streaming service, has unveiled its latest series, SLAY, in collaboration with GMA Network in the Philippines. This groundbreaking collaboration represents a major milestone in entertainment, granting Viu subscribers exclusive early access to the series a full three weeks before it premieres on the GMA Network, one of Philippines’s top free-to-air channels. The extended version on GMA will include additional episodes and an alternate ending, delivering a … [Read more...] about Viu and GMA Network jointly unveil the latest Viu Original SLAY
CAKE sells over 750 episodes in Asia
Leading kids’ entertainment specialist CAKE has announced a number of deals for its hit kids’ series with broadcasters in Asia. Deals finalised by CAKE’s Director of Sales Julien Farçat include partnering in China with SVOD platform Hunan Mango TV on the second series of Mush-Mush & The Mushables and the longform series and shorts of Lucas The Spider with Uyoung. In Thailand, True Corp picked up over 275 episodes of content including school-based drama Dodo, surreal sci-fi comedy … [Read more...] about CAKE sells over 750 episodes in Asia
Fremantle Scores Multiple Deals with Asia’s Biggest Broadcasters for Leading Documentaries & Dramas
Fremantle has unveiled its latest raft of deals across Asia for a selection of its flagship docu and drama series. With a spotlight on star-studded shows in the natural history, documentary, and drama genres, the content powerhouse successfully closed key sales deals across Asia’s premiere pan-regional and territory broadcasters. The year opened with key sales in the blue-chip nature documentary category, which continues to shine across diverse territories and languages. The centrepiece is a … [Read more...] about Fremantle Scores Multiple Deals with Asia’s Biggest Broadcasters for Leading Documentaries & Dramas
PCCW and CANAL+ forge strategic partnership to accelerate growth of Viu
PCCW Limited (PCCW) and CANAL+ Group (CANAL+) jointly announced today the formation of a strategic partnership to accelerate the growth of Viu, a leading pan-regional OTT video service with presence across Asia, the Middle East, and South Africa. As a result of the transaction, CANAL+ will become a significant minority shareholder in Viu through a staggered investment of US$300 million* which includes an initial investment of US$200 million resulting in CANAL+ holding a 26.1% stake in Viu. In … [Read more...] about PCCW and CANAL+ forge strategic partnership to accelerate growth of Viu
Over 7,300 industry talents at FILMART and EntertainmentPulse
FILMART and EntertainmentPulse, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), assembled more than 7,300 leading entertainment figures from 41 countries and regions. The four-day content marketplace successfully showcased a great variety of cross-media, cross-genre content and brought numerous business opportunities for participants. The confident global exhibitors and buyers were delighted to network in person. “This is my first time attending … [Read more...] about Over 7,300 industry talents at FILMART and EntertainmentPulse
