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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.

Chinese-Speaking Markets

iQiyi Founder Gong Yu Talks Production & Acquisition Strategy

After launching a film production unit, Chinese streamer iQiyi is also starting to acquire Chinese rights to international festival films.

Middle East & North Africa

Arab Digital Platforms Race To Fill Content Gap - PwC Report

Saudi-based online networks such as UTURN and Telfaz 11 are witnessing huge growth in subscriptions.

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

Equity Crowdfunding Still On The Starting Blocks, Say Asian Film Market Speakers

UK director Simon West says he is using equity crowdfunding for $10m action comedy Salty, but speakers at last week’s Asian Film Market explained this form of film financing still faces regulatory hurdles around the world.

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.

Korea & Japan

How 'Snowpiercer' Is Thawing The Theatrical Model

Snowpiercer’s US release proves that VOD can co-exist with theatrical, but should this strategy be used as a default setting for specialist films?

Chinese-Speaking Markets

Breaking Schedules: China's Online Video Boom

Forget DVD and television; China's young audiences are already consuming most of their entertainment through online video platforms.