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Netflix To Stream Anurag Kashyap's 'Gangs Of Wasseypur' As Miniseries
US distributor Cinelicious is working with Film Karavan and Kashyap to present the two-part movie as an eight-episode mini-eries.
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Chinese-Speaking Markets
Netflix Set To Launch In Four Asian Tiger Economies
Streamer plans to enter South Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan after launching in Australia and Japan earlier this year.
Australia & New Zealand
EzyFlix Becomes First Netflix Casualty In Australia
Access Digital Entertainment announced the decision to close its TVOD streaming service leaving Presto, Stan and Quickflix as the major local offerings.
Korea & Japan
Rakuten's Viki Acquires Korean Fan Site Soompi
Viki has reportedly acquired the K-content fan community site from Crunchyroll for just under $10m.
Middle East & North Africa
Starz Launches SVOD Service Across Middle East & North Africa
US cable and satellite network is launching Starz Play Arabia across 17 markets in the Middle East and North Africa.
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Singtel, Warner & Sony Join Forces To Launch HOOQ Streaming Service
Beating Netflix into the Asian market, the service will stream 10,000 Hollywood movies and TV shows at launch.
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Amazon Prime Eyes Launch Of Video Streaming Service In India
Former MSM executive Nitesh Kripalani has been hired to head Amazon's online video business in India.
Australia & New Zealand
Australia's Foxtel & Seven West Join Forces In Streaming Battle
Australia’s Foxtel and Seven West are jointly launching Presto Entertainment ahead of Netflix’s launch in the market next March.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
Tencent Becomes HBO’s Exclusive Partner In China
Deal covers HBO shows including Band Of Brothers, Game Of Thrones and True Detective.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
Tencent Pacts With Warner Music For Digital Distribution
Digital distribution deal is the first of its kind between a Chinese tech giant and a major international music company.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
'Crouching Tiger' Sequel Set To Smash Windows With Netflix, IMAX Release
Netflix and The Weinstein Company have announced that they will release the sequel to Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon simultaneously on the streaming platform and in IMAX theatres on August 28, 2015.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
Chinese Tech Giant Tencent Unveils Movie Production Plans
First projects include adaptations of a QQ car racing online game and Mo Yan's novel The Treasure Map.