The Japanese and Malaysian stars will feature in the six-part horror anthology, directed by six of Asia’s leading filmmakers.
CHIME NEWS
iflix launches short-form content outfit Studio2.15
Digital media veteran Craig Galvin to head new studio, which will produce short-form content with local and international teams.
Netflix announces first Arabic original series Jinn
Six-part supernatural drama to be directed by Lebanon’s Mir-Jean Bou Chaaya (Very Big Shot) and scripted by Jordan’s Bassel Ghandour (Theeb).
Netflix unveils three new Indian original series
Writers on the new series include Urmi Juvekar, Patrick Graham and Binky Mendez.
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.