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Canal+ Takes 26% Stake In Leading Asian Streamer Viu; Talks Growth & Content Collaboration - deadline.com - France - South Africa - Thailand - North Korea - Indonesia - Malaysia
deadline.com
21.06.2023 / 08:25

Canal+ Takes 26% Stake In Leading Asian Streamer Viu; Talks Growth & Content Collaboration

PCCW and Canal+ have announced a strategic partnership through which the French media giant will become a significant minority shareholder in PCCW’s Asian streaming service Viu. 

Locarno To Honor Award-Winning Taiwanese Director Tsai Ming-Liang - deadline.com - China - Berlin - Malaysia - Taiwan
deadline.com
20.06.2023 / 10:17

Locarno To Honor Award-Winning Taiwanese Director Tsai Ming-Liang

The Locarno Film Festival will fete multi-award-winning Taiwanese director Tsai Ming-liang with an Honorary Career Leopard award at the upcoming edition running from August 2 to 12.

Tan Chui Mui’s ‘All About Yuyu’ Scores at Shanghai Project Market - variety.com - China - Malaysia - city Shanghai
variety.com
19.06.2023 / 01:57

Tan Chui Mui’s ‘All About Yuyu’ Scores at Shanghai Project Market

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief “Barbarian Invasion” director Tan Chi Mui from Malaysia scored a top result from the SIFF Project Market. The market is a component event of the Shanghai International Film Festival, which wrapped up over the weekend. Tan’s “All About Yuyu” was named as the “recommended project for creativity” at the project market’s closing event. The project, which is already being structured as a Malaysia-China coproduction, is a story that combines contemporary wuxia (heroic martial arts) with youth elements. “I want to make a modern wuxia film to recapture the magical feeling I had when watching films during my childhood,” she told local media.

Aisling Bea inspired Kodaline’s Mark Prendergast to go solo as Man Alive - www.nme.com - Los Angeles - city Seoul - Japan - Tokyo - Malaysia - Singapore - city Singapore - city Taipei - Philippines - city Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - city Manila - city Hong Kong - city Bangkok
nme.com
18.06.2023 / 18:51

Aisling Bea inspired Kodaline’s Mark Prendergast to go solo as Man Alive

Aisling Bea inspired Kodaline’s Mark Prendergast to go solo in new solo outing, Man Alive.Prendergast has now shared the debut single of his new solo project, ‘Be Someone’ that you can listen to below.According to a statement, his friend, actor Aisling Bea, proved to be “a pivotal influence for him to take Man Alive to the wider world.”A statement revealed that “he played her an early version of ‘Be Someone’ when they were in Los Angeles in 2021, and her belief in the project really pushed him to make it happen.” It also noted that she encouraged him to change the first provisional name he had for his solo project, ‘Blood Type’, telling him it was “shit and doesn’t match your music.” Eventually, he went with Man Alive.Speaking about his new single, Prendergast said: “‘Be Someone’ is about a long-distance relationship falling apart, and how when you’re with somebody, they make you feel like a certain type of person, but then when you end the relationship and you’re by yourself, you always become a completely different person.”A statement added that the break-up, followed by lockdown, inspired Prendergast to write, record and produce a catalogue of songs from his home studio.You can listen to the song here:Earlier this year, Kodaline announced a tour of Asia this autumn, where they will travel to Singapore, Philippines, Taipei, Bangkok and more.They will kick off the tour September 5 in Singapore and then play shows in Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, Manila, Bangkok, Hong Kong and Seoul.

Spotify Has Announced That It Has Dropped Meghan Markle’s Archetypes Podcast - www.msn.com - Australia - Britain - New Zealand - USA - Ireland - Canada
msn.com
16.06.2023 / 12:03

Spotify Has Announced That It Has Dropped Meghan Markle’s Archetypes Podcast

Spotify has confirmed that it will not be renewing Meghan Markle’s podcast Archetypes for a second series. The Spotify deal, which was estimated to be worth £18 million, was just one of many commercial partnerships that Meghan and Prince Harry entered into upon their exit of the royal family in 2020. When Archetypes was announced in late 2020, Prince Harry said it would 'bring forward different perspectives and voices that perhaps you haven't heard before.

‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ Blocked In UAE - deadline.com - Saudi Arabia - Egypt - Indiana - Indonesia - Qatar - Uae - Malaysia - county Gulf - Oman - Bahrain - Kuwait
deadline.com
16.06.2023 / 06:51

‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ Blocked In UAE

Sony’s biggest hit of the summer, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, won’t be getting a release in the United Arab Emirates, Deadline has confirmed. The pic was set for release on June 22 in the Gulf region.

Olympic Media Rights to be Handled by Infront After Dentsu Loss – Global Bulletin - variety.com - France - Los Angeles - China - South Korea - Thailand - Japan - Tokyo - Indonesia - Iran - Vietnam - Cambodia - Malaysia - Burma - Afghanistan - Singapore - Kazakhstan - Papua New Guinea - city Taipei - Uzbekistan - Philippines - city Hong Kong - Brunei - Mongolia - Laos - Kyrgyzstan
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16.06.2023 / 06:42

Olympic Media Rights to be Handled by Infront After Dentsu Loss – Global Bulletin

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief The International Olympic Committee said on Thursday that Swiss-based, Chinese-owned Infront Sports & Media would handle broadcast right sales in much of Asia for the next series of Summer and Winter games. The deal covers 22 territories including Afghanistan, Brunei, Cambodia, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Vietnam – but not China, Japan or South Korea, and runs 2026-2032. That means it will cover the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and the Los Angeles 2028 and Brisbane 2032 Summer games. The 2030 Winter Olympics, which have yet to be allocated a host, and all Youth Olympic Games during this period will also be covered.

Johnnie To Set as Jury Head at Malaysia’s MIFFest – Global Bulletin - variety.com - New Zealand - USA - South Korea - Japan - Vietnam - Malaysia - Hong Kong - Singapore - city Kuala Lumpur - Taiwan
variety.com
15.06.2023 / 15:20

Johnnie To Set as Jury Head at Malaysia’s MIFFest – Global Bulletin

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Hong Kong icon Johnnie To will head the jury of the sixth edition of the Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) next month. Other jurors include: Truong Ngoc Anh from Vietnam, Ryuichi Hiroki from Japan, Zizan Razak from Malaysia, and Eric Khoo from Singapore. The event will open with the world premiere of “Eraser,” directed by Mark Lee See Teck. The Malaysian film features the final on-screen appearance of the late Adibah Noor, a beloved Malaysian gem known for her timeless charisma. MIFFest will play “See You at the Rally,” directed by Taiwanese filmmaker Kanny Chang as its closing title. The festival is set to take place at LaLaport BBCC from July 23-29 and will play a total of 42 films from 15 countries.

US comedian Jocelyn Chia won’t apologize after backlash over ‘hurtful’ Malaysia joke - nypost.com - New York - China - USA - Indiana - Boston - Malaysia - Singapore - city Singapore - city Kuala Lumpur - city Beijing
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12.06.2023 / 18:39

US comedian Jocelyn Chia won’t apologize after backlash over ‘hurtful’ Malaysia joke

2014 disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 has stoked outrage in Malaysia and Singapore — but the US comedian who told it isn’t saying sorry.Jocelyn Chia, a Boston-born, American-Singaporean stand-up comedian, performed the bit at Manhattan’s Comedy Cellar back in April. This week, social media users were incensed after the club posted a clip of the joke in which Chia made light of the historical tensions between Malaysia and Singapore.The now-viral joke dives into the historical separation of the two nations, noting that Singapore has become a “first world country” while Malaysia has remained a “developing” one.She then likened the split to a romantic breakup and imagined Malaysia trying to woo Singapore back, saying that it hadn’t visited because “my airplanes cannot fly,” she said in the video clip, adding: “What? Malaysia Airlines going missing not funny?”She then quipped, “Some jokes don’t land.” Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 was traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, China, in March 2019 when it disappeared with 239 passengers aboard.

Horror Animation Anthology Series ‘A Banquet for Hungry Ghosts’ to be Served Up by Global Partners (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - France - China - USA - Thailand - Malaysia - Singapore - Taiwan
variety.com
12.06.2023 / 12:41

Horror Animation Anthology Series ‘A Banquet for Hungry Ghosts’ to be Served Up by Global Partners (EXCLUSIVE)

A Banquet for Hungry Ghosts.” The 10-episode series is based on Chinese-American author Ying Chang Compestine’s bestselling 2016 YA book. Episode 1 of the anthology, titled “Egg Fried Rice,” is currently in production as a pilot order from Singapore’s national media network Mediacorp, and is due an early 2024 release. The project was one of the winning pitches at Mediacorp’s Content Development Pitch 2022 competition, which was part of Creatives Assembly, the company’s annual call for content ideas.

The Top Scripted Formats Traveling the World: ‘Your Honor,’ ‘Liar’ and ‘No Activity’ Top List as Global Scripted Adaptations Surge in Popularity - variety.com - Australia - Britain - France - Italy - India - Russia - Germany - Argentina - Turkey - county Bryan - Israel
variety.com
08.06.2023 / 15:05

The Top Scripted Formats Traveling the World: ‘Your Honor,’ ‘Liar’ and ‘No Activity’ Top List as Global Scripted Adaptations Surge in Popularity

Manori Ravindran Executive Editor of International Israeli crime drama “Your Honor,” which was adapted by Showtime as the Bryan Cranston-led thriller, has been revealed as the most successful new scripted format in the last three years by U.K. media intelligence consultancy K7 Media. The Yes Studios-produced scripted format has had seven adaptations since 2020, including the Showtime series, alongside versions in India, France, Russia, Germany, Italy and Turkey. Other top-performing scripted formats with five or six new adaptations since 2020 include ITV’s he said-she said thriller “Liar” out of Britain; Stan’s Australian police comedy “No Activity”; Argentinian parenting telenovela “Dear Daddies” from Telefe; and the French showbiz dramedy “Call My Agent!” from M6.

The First Trailer Just Dropped for The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart - www.who.com.au - Australia
who.com.au
06.06.2023 / 20:14

The First Trailer Just Dropped for The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart

book-to-screen adaptations. Really. First, we had Daisy Jones & The Six, then The Last Thing He Told Me, and now? We have The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart!Watch Below: The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart trailerPrime Video have just released the teaser trailer for the Amazon Original series, which is based on Holly Ringland's best-selling novel. With an incredible storyline and an all-star cast, we can't wait to watch the first episode! Here's everything we know about The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart. Adapted from the bestselling debut novel by Holly Ringland, the captivating seven-part series delves into the poignant tale of Alice Hart.Following the tragic loss of her parents in a mysterious fire when she was just nine years old, Alice is taken under the care of her grandmother June at Thornfield flower farm.

Courtney Eaton Drops Her Skin Care Routine - www.glamour.com - Australia
glamour.com
02.06.2023 / 18:17

Courtney Eaton Drops Her Skin Care Routine

, on Zoom just two days after the airs. After getting over my initial shock at her Australian accent, I enthusiastically ask how has the reaction been to the show's shocking finale thus far.

‘Is She the Wolf?,’ Japanese Reality Show, to Launch on Netflix – Global Bulletin - variety.com - Australia - India - Germany - Japan - Sri Lanka
variety.com
02.06.2023 / 03:21

‘Is She the Wolf?,’ Japanese Reality Show, to Launch on Netflix – Global Bulletin

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Netflix is to launch a new Japanese reality show “Is She the Wolf?” which was developed with broadcaster Abema and adapted from the original show “Who Is the Wolf” which previously ran for 13 seasons. The show follows five men and five women on a quest for love through dates and a group project. However, some female participants are “lying wolves” who cannot fall in love. They must navigate the entire season without being discovered or accepting any declarations of love. It includes a diverse group of participants aged 22 to 32, including actors, artists, models, and athletes. “Is She the Wolf?” streams exclusively on Netflix in Japan beginning June 11, with new episodes streaming each Sunday. Outside Japan, all episodes will be released on Netflix in September 2023.

Anthony LaPaglia’s Factual Series ‘The Black Hand’ Inks eOne Deal – Global Bulletin - variety.com - Australia - Britain - Italy
variety.com
31.05.2023 / 08:29

Anthony LaPaglia’s Factual Series ‘The Black Hand’ Inks eOne Deal – Global Bulletin

K.J. Yossman Anthony LaPaglia‘s upcoming factual series “The Black Hand” is set to be distributed internationally by eOne. The three-part series will explore Australia’s Italian community, looking at the difficulties they face, their politics, the threat of war and the mafia. According to the series synopsis, The Black Hand is the name for a gang of Italian criminals in Australia. Alan Erson, LaPaglia, Michael Tear exec produce. Adam Grossetti and Kate Pappas produce. “The Black Hand” is directed by Kriv Stenders and written by Grossetti, Stenders and Anya Beyersdorf.

JioCinema Claims Simultaneous Viewership Record During IPL Final – Global Bulletin - variety.com - Australia - Britain - Los Angeles - Los Angeles - India - Indonesia - city Chennai
variety.com
30.05.2023 / 11:11

JioCinema Claims Simultaneous Viewership Record During IPL Final – Global Bulletin

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Indian streaming service JioCinema claimed a record for the number of concurrent viewers this week. It reported that 32 million viewers were simultaneously using its service to watch the IPL cricket final match between The Chennai Super Kings and the Gujarat Titans. The platform’s previous peak was 25 million. Chennai eventually won the rain-affected and one-day delayed match Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has removed its bouquet of 14 channels from Indonesia’s TV largest platform, MNC, ending decades-long affiliate arrangements, Content Asia reported. The decision, confirmed by WBD, involves channels from HBO and Cartoon Network to Discovery and TLC, all of which came off air on May 12. The move is understood to be the culmination of a payments disagreement. In November last year, beIN removds its sports service from MNC. WBD content remains available on three smaller platforms in Indonesia, IndiHome First Media and Trans.

Malaysia Raids Swatch Stores, Confiscating Pride-Themed Watches - www.metroweekly.com - France - Switzerland - Malaysia
metroweekly.com
25.05.2023 / 20:09

Malaysia Raids Swatch Stores, Confiscating Pride-Themed Watches

Agence France-Presse news agency, officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs admitted to seizing “22 Swatch watches with LGBT elements” at one outlet.According to the notice, the seizure was justified by the Printing Presses and Publications Act of 1984, a law that has been criticized as draconian for allowing the Home Affairs Minister to censor or restrict news or information if doing so is deemed to be “in the interest of security or public order.”A ministry official, who did not want to be named, defended the seizure to the U.K.-based newspaper The Guardian, saying the watches bore the letters “LGBT” and had six colors instead of the seven that naturally appear in a rainbow.Swatch Group Chief Executive Nick Hayek expressed concern over the raids.“We strongly contest that our collection of watches using rainbow colors and having a message of peace and love could be harmful for whomever,” Hayek said in a statement. “On the contrary, Swatch always promotes a positive message of joy in life. This is nothing political.

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