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.