Chinese-Speaking Markets
INTERVIEW: Kuek Yu-Chuang On iQiyi’s International Expansion Plans
Based in Singapore, iQiyi's international chief is expanding the streamer's slate of Chinese, Korean and Southeast Asian dramas.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
iQiyi International Sets 'My Roommate Is A Gumiho' As First Korean Original
Jang Ki Yong and Hyeri star in romantic horror based on popular Korean webtoon Living Together and co-produced with Studio Dragon and JTBC Studio.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
Comment: Quibi’s Demise And The True Nature Of Snackable Content
Before Jeffrey Katzenberg had a crack with Quibi, French media conglomerate Vivendi also tried and failed in the business of quick bites.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
Celestial Tiger Enters Original Production With 'Model Family'
Hong Kong-based pay-TV operator is producing the two-part suspense thriller with Malaysian director-producer Adrian Teh.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
Japan’s Wowow Acquires Hit Chinese Suspense Thriller 'The Bad Kids'
Critically-acclaimed show, produced by Chinese streaming platform iQiyi, will be broadcast in Japan in early 2021.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
Bilibili Sends Satellite Into Space To Capture Educational Content
The Bilibili Video Satellite, one of nine launched this week, will be used to create educational programming covering science, technology, nature and history.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
Tencent Joins China Tech Trend To Set Up Shop In Singapore
Decision to double down on Southeast Asia makes sense given the growing resistance that Chinese tech companies are facing in the US and India.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
COMMENT: Netflix’s Problem In Adapting 'The Three-Body Problem'
Although an impressive array of producing talent has been brought on board, Netflix has its work cut out adapting Liu Cixin's mind-bending sci-fi trilogy.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
TikTok Sues US Government Over Trump Executive Order
China-owned short video app is claiming that Trump's executive order forcing the sale of its US assets is unlawful and unconstitutional.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
Tencent Driving Talks To Merge Game Streaming Giants Douyu & Huya
Talks come as Tencent is facing more competition for advertising revenues on home turf, as well as growing resistance to Chinese apps overseas.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
Rakuten Viki Stocks Up On Asian Movies Including 'The Suspect'
Japanese-owned global streamer has also acquired Korean romcom Be With You, along with other Korean and Hong Kong classic films.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
iQiyi Signs Content Deal With Malaysia’s Primeworks Studios
Deal covers six Primeworks drama series produced for broadcast on Media Prima’s TV3, including the second season of hit series 7 Hari Mencintaiku.