Chinese-Speaking Markets
iQiyi To Stream 'Lord Of The Rings' Under Warner Bros Deal
Deal for streaming rights to more than 200 library titles also covers the Harry Potter franchise, Godzilla, Gravity and The Great Gatsby.
Korea & Japan
Netflix Boards 'Kingdom' As First Korean Original Drama
Eight-episode series combining period drama and zombies will be directed by Kim Eun-hee.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
China’s LeEco Denies India Exit Despite Downsizing
Chinese tech company has significantly reduced its workforce shortly after launching phones, smart TVs and a streaming service in India.
Middle East & North Africa
PCCW's Viu Launches Streaming Service Across MENA Region
Hong Kong-based streaming service Viu is stocking up on Arabic content as it launches across eight markets in the Middle East & North Africa.
Middle East & North Africa
iflix & Zain Form Joint Venture To Launch MENA Service
KL-based regional streamer iflix is making its first foray into the MENA region in partnership with Kuwait-based mobile operator Zain.
News
Y-Films Chief Ashish Patil On India's Web Series Revolution
Shows including 'Man's World' and 'Bang Baaja Baaraat' are targeting youth audiences whose viewing habits are starting to change.
Korea & Japan
Netflix Boards 'Love Alarm' As First Licensed Korean Drama
Based on the webtoon by Kye Young Chon, the 12-episode series will be produced by Jaemoon Lee of Hidden Sequence.
News
YouTube's Satya Raghavan On Growth Of India's Creator Economy
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's Red Chillies
First title under the deal is Gauri Shinde’s Dear Zindagi, which was released theatrically on November 25.
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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India's Indie Filmmakers Turn To Alternative Distribution
Indie filmmakers across India are tapping new technologies and innovative distribution strategies to get their films in front of audiences.
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Who Is Set To Win In India's Nascent Streaming Market?
Global, regional & local streamers are jostling for a share of India's streaming market, which is set to explode following Reliance Jio's launch of cheap data packages.
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What Does India’s VOD Boom Mean For Sales Agents?
Streamlined looks at how improved digital infrastructure and the huge increase in VOD platforms could impact international sales agents selling into India.
Korea & Japan
Viki CEO Tammy H. Nam On Building An Army Of Fansubbers
Tammy H. Nam, CEO of global streaming service Viki, explains how the site’s avid community of subtitling fans is helping content to travel and break emerging talent.
Australia & New Zealand
Presto To Shut Down; Quickflix Sold To US Investor
Australia’s streaming sector went through a major contraction this week with the announcement that Presto will close in January, while Quickflix has been sold to a US investor.
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'U-Turn' Director Pawan Kumar Talks Crowdfunding & Digital Distribution
Bangalore-based filmmaker Pawan Kumar explains how he’s used crowdfunding and digital distribution to launch his first three films.
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Amazon Prime Video Strikes Deal With T-Series For India Launch
New releases from T-Series will stream on Amazon’s upcoming Indian SVOD platform within a few weeks of their theatrical release.
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Amazon Prime Video Pacts With Karan Johar's Dharma Productions
Titles included in the deal include Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma.