Pan-Asian streaming service launches a free tier including a curated movie of the day and premium short form content.
CHIME NEWS
India’s Eros Now sets digital release for Meri Nimmo
Coming-of-age story will premiere on Eros Now following festival screenings in Mumbai and IFFI.
PCCW’s Viu, Endemol Shine to adapt The Bridge for Asia
Story and cast of Asian adaptation of the Scandinavian crime series will straddle Singapore and Malaysia.
Suk and Hyun Park to head Korean drama production for Warner Bros
DramaFever co-founders have been with Warner Bros since the studio acquired their streaming platform in 2016.
HOOQ appoints Zulfiqar Khan as India chief
Khan, who previously worked with Eros Now and Star India, replaces Salil Kapoor.
Alibaba’s Yang Weidong talks original content at MipTV
Alibaba also announces co-production deal between Youku and Endemol Shine for two unscripted shows.
CHIME FESTIVALS
FESTIVALS: Far East Film Festival to open with Steel Rain, Crossroads
Korean spy thriller Steel Rain and Malaysia’s Crossroads: One Two Jaga will open this year’s Far East Film Festival in Udine, Italy.
FESTIVALS: Derek Chiu’s No. 1 Chung Ying Street triumphs at OAFF
Hong Kong filmmaker Derek Chiu’s No. 1 Chung Ying Street was awarded the Grand Prix at the close of this year’s Osaka Asian Film Festival.
CHIME FEATURES
Netflix vs Amazon: A comparison in the UK and India
Recently released figures reveal that while Netflix is twice as big as Amazon in the UK, the streaming giant is trailing its main competitor in the Indian market.
INTERVIEW: Janice Lee on PCCW’s Asia content strategy
PCCW Media MD Janice Lee explains how focusing on local content has helped the company’s three streaming brands gain traction across Asia and the Middle East.