BEGINNERS GUIDE: INDIAN WEB SERIES [Part One]
First half of a guide to the many ways in which Indian drama series are being revolutionised by the streaming wars between Netflix, Amazon and a host of local platforms.
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INTERVIEW: Gaurav Gandhi on why India is a key territory for Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video has so far launched half a dozen Indian originals across three languages and has a further 30 in development.
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BUSAN: Korea’s film industry needs to harness big data and marketing strategies in order to compete with other forms of content on VOD platforms.
Read moreINTERVIEW: Jay Lin on launching Asia’s first gay-themed OTT service
Launched last year, GagaOOLala is growing across Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau and Southeast Asia.
Read moreNetflix 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.
Read moreINTERVIEW: 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.
Read moreHow Tencent is ruling China’s fledgling music market
Recent events suggest that China’s music market is maturing but there is still only one player who really counts.
Read moreView from Cannes: Who needs who more in L’Affaire de Netflix?
Five takeaways from the standoff between the French film industry and Netflix at this year’s Cannes film festival.
Read moreAsia’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.
Read moreINTERVIEW: 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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