Korea & Japan
Netflix Japan VP David Lee Talks Japanese Content Strategy
At the recent Japan Content Showcase in Tokyo, Netflix Japan VP David Lee outlined the streaming giant’s strategy in a market that usually prefers its own content to US dramas.
Chinese Speaking
Asian Content In Demand And On-Demand
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
Snapshot Of Asian Content VOD Platforms
A snapshot of streaming services either based in Asia or focusing on Asian content but with headquarters outside of the region.
Chinese Speaking
Netflix Set To Take On Asian Tigers
Netflix has announced plans to launch in the four Asian tiger economies of South Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan in early 2016.
Korea & Japan
Netflix, Amazon Prime Go Head-To-Head In Japan
As Netflix and Amazon Prime Video launch their assault on Japan, they may find their biggest battle is not with each other, but with domestic competitors and the idiosyncrasies of the Japanese market.
Korea & Japan
Viki Acquires Korean Fan Site Soompi
Singapore-based global streaming platform Viki.com has acquired Korean fan community site Soompi from Crunchyroll.
Korea & Japan
DramaFever Signs Distribution Deal With CJ E&M
US-based streaming service DramaFever has signed a multi-year deal with Korean powerhouse CJ E&M for exclusive rights to a package of Korean TV series and movies.
Chinese Speaking
Viki Seals Content Deal With Huala Baina
Singapore-based streaming platform Viki.com has signed a multi-year content deal with Beijing-based Huala Baina Film & TV (HBN).
Korea & Japan
Japan’s Softbank To Acquire DramaFever
Fresh from its deal to invest in Legendary Entertainment, Japan’s Softbank is buying video service DramaFever, which streams TV shows and movies from around the globe.
Chinese Speaking
Equity Crowdfunding Still On The Starting Blocks
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.
Middle East
Crouching Tiger 2: Not Coming To A Cinema Near You Soon
Netflix’s announcement that it is planning a global day-and-date release for martial arts action epic Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Green Legend is meeting with strong resistance from cinema chains worldwide.
Middle East
'Crouching Tiger' Sequel To Smash Windows
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.