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Amazon India Picks Up Rajinikanth’s 'Kabali'
Amazon Prime Video India has licensed megastar Rajinikanth’s Kabali and Theri, starring Vijay and Amy Jackson, from Kalaipuli S Thanu’s Chennai-based production house V Creations.
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Korea & Japan
Netflix Acquires Korean Disaster Drama 'Pandora'
Netflix has acquired worldwide rights to South Korean nuclear disaster movie Pandora, directed by Park Jung-Woo and financed by Next Entertainment World (N.E.W.).
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LONG READ: India Braces For VOD Revolution
India is on the brink of a streaming revolution, but can anyone make money in this complex and crowded market?
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What Does India’s VOD Boom Mean For Sales Agents?
Streamlined looks at how improved digital infrastructure and the huge increase in VOD platforms could impact international sales agents selling into India.
Chinese Speaking
Netflix Beats Subs Forecast, Scraps China Plans
Netflix posted better-than-expected earnings and subscriber numbers for the third quarter of 2016, while confirming that its China plans are on hold due to a challenging regulatory environment.
Korea & Japan
INTERVIEW: Viki's Tammy H. Nam On Building An Army Of Fansubbers
Tammy H. Nam, CEO of global streaming service Viki.com, explains how the site’s avid community of subtitling fans is helping content to travel and break emerging talent.
Aus & NZ
Presto To Shut Down; Quickflix Sold To US Investor
Australia’s streaming sector went through a major contraction this week with the announcement that Presto will close in January, while Quickflix has been sold to a US investor.
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CASE STUDY: Pawan Kumar, U-Turn
Bangalore-based filmmaker Pawan Kumar, who recently sold his third feature U-Turn to Netflix, explains how he’s used crowdfunding and digital distribution to launch his first three films.
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Amazon Partners With 'Baahubali' Creators On Animated Series
Amazon is partnering with director S.S. Rajamouli, Graphic India and Arka Mediaworks on an animated series based on Telugu blockbuster Baahubali.
Chinese Speaking
TRAILER: Sky Ladder: The Art Of Cai Guo-Qiang
Netflix has released the trailer for documentary Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang, directed by Kevin Macdonald.
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Amazon Strikes Deal With T-Series For India Launch
Days after announcing the Dharma deal, Amazon has unveiled an exclusive SVOD licensing agreement with T-Series.
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Amazon Pacts With Karan Johar's Dharma Productions
Amazon has signed a licensing agreement with Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, covering new and library titles.