Chinese-Speaking Markets
Lionsgate Extends Output Deal With iQiyi
Lionsgate has signed a new long-term output deal for library titles and upcoming films, including Robin Hood and Patriots Day, with Chinese streaming platform iQiyi.
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LONG READ: India's Indie Filmmakers Turn To Alternative Distribution
India’s independent filmmakers are turning to alternative distribution strategies to reach audiences in India and overseas.
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ALT Balaji Teams With Endemol Shine On First Digital Series
India’s ALT Balaji is teaming with Endemol Shine India on its first digital series, which is set to star Wayward Pines and Homeland actress Nimrat Kaur.
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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.
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 Markets
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.
Australia & New Zealand
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.