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ErosNow Enters Original Programming
ErosNow, the streaming arm of Bollywood studio Eros International, has announced its upcoming movie line-up along with plans to enter the production of original TV shows.
Middle East
Starz Play Arabia Seals Content Deal With CBS
Starz Play Arabia, the new OTT streaming service for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has signed a multi-year licensing deal with US network CBS Studios International to bring CBS and Showtime content to the region.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
Tencent’s JOOX Enters Malaysian Market
Tencent’s music streaming service JOOX has launched in Malaysia with three different user interfaces, reflecting the multicultural and multi-language nature of the Malaysian market.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
Alibaba Makes First Hollywood Investment
Alibaba Pictures has announced that its making an unspecified investment in Paramount Pictures’ Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation, as well as cooperating on the online ticketing, merchandising and promotion of the film.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
Who’s Afraid Of The Big, Bad B.A.T.?
Most of the talk at this year’s Shanghai International Film Festival revolved around whether China’s internet giants – Baidu, Alibaba and Tencent – will engulf the local film industry before its had a chance to mature.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
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).
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ErosNow Signs With Pakistan’s HUM TV
Eros International’s entertainment portal ErosNow has signed an exclusive content acquisition deal with Pakistan’s HUM TV.
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iflix, HOOQ Jostle For SE-Asia’s VOD Market
With the launch of Kuala Lumpur-based iFlix earlier this week, South-East Asia now has two ambitious online video platforms attempting to introduce a pay model in the region.
Europe
MIPTV 2015: Mr Sarandos Goes To Cannes
Move over Harvey Weinstein; one of the most courted and controversial figures on the Croisette this year was none other than Netflix’s content chief Ted Sarandos.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
Alibaba Acquires Cinema Ticketing Company
Alibaba Pictures Group has acquired cinema ticketing company Guangdong Yueke in an open auction for $134m (RMB830m).
Middle East
Starz Launches Middle East SVOD Service
US cable and satellite network Starz is launching its Middle East and North Africa SVOD service, Starz Play Arabia, in 17 countries today.
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INTERVIEW: Manish Mundra On Financing Indian Films
Indian producer Manish Mundra, who was drawn into the film business via Twitter, explains how social media is set to revolutionise India's indie film scene.