Chinese-Speaking Markets
iQiyi To Stream 'Lord Of The Rings' Under Warner Bros Deal
Deal for streaming rights to more than 200 library titles also covers the Harry Potter franchise, Godzilla, Gravity and The Great Gatsby.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
China’s LeEco Denies India Exit Despite Downsizing
Chinese tech company has significantly reduced its workforce shortly after launching phones, smart TVs and a streaming service in India.
Middle East & North Africa
PCCW's Viu Launches Streaming Service Across MENA Region
Hong Kong-based streaming service Viu is stocking up on Arabic content as it launches across eight markets in the Middle East & North Africa.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
Verizon, Wanda & LeEco: What’s Behind This Week’s Big Acquisitions?
The relentless pursuit of scale in user bases, data and digital advertising was the driving force in the Verizon, Wanda and LeEco acquisitions that made headlines this week.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
Taiwan’s Catchplay Launches VOD Platform Across Southeast Asia
Catchplay On Demand is launching in Taiwan, Singapore and Indonesia through partnerships with local cable companies and telcos.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
Will Global Streamers Win Over Local Audiences Across Asia Pacific?
Western streaming giants are making their first forays into Asia, but will they be able to negotiate different cultural tastes, piracy and local competitors to win over audiences?
Chinese-Speaking Markets
Heyi Pictures President Matthew Liu Talks Youku Film Production Plans
Youku's film production arm is producing a slate of features for both theatrical and online distribution.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
Tencent Pictures Draws On IP For Production Plans
Production arm of Chinese tech giant has vast IP resources at its disposal, including comic books, gaming and internet literature.
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.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
Who’s Afraid Of The Big, Bad B.A.T.?: China's Film Biz Debates Tech Giant Impact
A panel at Shanghai film festival asked whether China's trio of tech giants will engulf the local film industry before it's had a chance to mature.
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.
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.
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.