Chinese-Speaking Markets
PCCW’s OTT Business Raises Funding From Hony, Foxconn, Temasek
Hony Capital, Foxconn Ventures and Temasek to invest $110m in PCCW's three streaming brands.
Middle East & North Africa
HEADLINES FROM ASIA: Amazon, Okja, YuppTV & Alibaba
Amazon unveils first India original, Netflix's Okja shut out of Korean cinemas, plus latest news from Alibaba, YuppTV, Youku and iQiyi.
Europe
FilmDoo Acquires Raya Martin’s Back Catalogue
UK-based streaming platform FilmDoo has acquired global VOD rights to the back catalogue of Filipino fillmmaker Raya Martin.
Middle East & North Africa
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.
News
HOOQ Boards Indonesian Feature 'Marlina'
Singapore-based streaming service HOOQ has boarded its second original production in Asia, joining Indonesian filmmaker Mouly Surya’s new feature as a co-producer.
News
Liberty Global Joins $90m iflix Funding Round
Kuala Lumpur-based streaming service iflix has raised $90m in fresh funding from US cable operator Liberty Global, Middle East telecoms operator Zain and other investors.
Middle East & North Africa
iflix, Zain Form Joint Venture To Launch MENA Service
Southeast Asian SVOD platform iflix has formed a joint venture with Kuwait-based mobile operator Zain to launch its services across the MENA region.
Middle East & North Africa
FilmDoo Scoops Up Slate Of 19 Asian Titles
UK-based streaming platform FilmDoo has acquired TVOD rights to 19 Asian films from distributors including Asian Shadows and Stardust Pictures.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
Taiwan’s Catchplay Expands Into Indonesia
Taiwan’s Catchplay has expanded its streaming service into Indonesia through a deal with leading telco and IPTV service provider Telkom Indonesia.
Europe
FilmDoo Launches Focus On Southeast Asian Cinema
UK-based streaming service FilmDoo is expanding its line-up with a focus on Southeast Asian cinema, including titles such as banned documentary Boundary and Tom Waller’s The Last Executioner.
Europe
iflix Bags $45m Investment From Sky
UK broadcaster Sky is investing $45m in Southeast Asian streaming service iFlix as part of a strategic partnership between the two companies.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
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?