Chinese-Speaking Markets
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
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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Eros International’s entertainment portal ErosNow has signed an exclusive content acquisition deal with Pakistan’s HUM TV.
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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
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 Pictures Group has acquired cinema ticketing company Guangdong Yueke in an open auction for $134m (RMB830m).
Middle East
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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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.
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Singapore’s Singtel is joining forces with Warner Bros and Sony Pictures Television to launch an OTT streaming service HOOQ in South-East Asia.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
China’s Alibaba Pictures has greenlit its first film project – a drama entitled The Ferryman to be produced by leading Hong Kong filmmaker Wong Kar Wai.
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Amazon is reportedly looking to launch Amazon Prime along with its movie and music streaming service in India later this year.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
iQiyi founder and CEO Gong Yu talks about the company’s production plans and how it is working on its film business with parent company Baidu.