Middle East
Asia’s Original Content Wars Heat Up
While Netflix and Amazon are pouring investment into local-language content across Asia, several regional platforms are entering the fray with a slew of announcements in recent months.
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INTERVIEW: MovieSaints Brings Refund Concept To TVOD
Start-up streaming platform aims to encourage viewers to discover independent cinema by offering full or partial refunds if they don’t like a film.
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Netflix India Signs Partnerships With Airtel, Videocon, Vodafone
Netflix has signed distribution partnerships with three of India’s leading telecoms and DTH service providers – Airtel Digital TV, Videocon d2h and Vodafone.
Chinese Speaking
China’s LeEco Denies India Exit Despite Downsizing
China’s LeEco has refuted Indian press reports that it will leave the India market after firing 85% of its local workforce.
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Amazon India Strikes Exclusive SVOD Deal With Lionsgate
Wide-ranging deal includes titles such as La La Land and Power Rangers, which will not be available on satellite or pay-TV in India.
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Amazon Launches Indian SVOD Service In North America
Amazon Channels has launched an SVOD service for the US market, Heera, offering movies, TV shows and kids content in multiple Indian languages.
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INTERVIEW: Ashish Patil On India's Web Series Revolution
Ashish Patil, head of Indian studio Yash Raj Films' youth label Y-Films, talks about the rise of web series in India.
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INTERVIEW: YouTube India, Satya Raghavan
Satya Raghavan, YouTube India’s head of entertainment content, talks about the country’s rising ranks of digital creators and how Indian studios are using the platform.
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Netflix Signs Long-Term Deal With Shah Rukh Khan
Just one day after Amazon Prime Video launched in India, Netflix has announced a long-term deal with Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment.
Europe
Amazon Prime Video Now Available In More Than 200 Countries
Amazon Prime Video has been rolled out to more than 200 countries worldwide at an introductory price point that is significantly lower than Netflix.
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LONG READ: India's Indie Filmmakers Turn To Alternative Distribution
India’s independent filmmakers are turning to alternative distribution strategies to reach audiences in India and overseas.
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ALT Balaji Teams With Endemol Shine On First Digital Series
India’s ALT Balaji is teaming with Endemol Shine India on its first digital series, which is set to star Wayward Pines and Homeland actress Nimrat Kaur.