Originals

An Indian Makeover For TV Hits, The Office & Criminal Justice

January 20, 2018

BBC Worldwide India will partner Mumbai production company Applause Entertainment to produce localised versions of The Office and Criminal Justice.

Netflix Scores Deal With Malaysia’s Godfather of Comedy Harith Iskander

January 8, 2018

Popular Malaysian comedian Harith Iskander has become the first Asean personality to score a Netflix original comedy deal.

iflix Commissions First Original Series

December 6, 2017

The Asia-focussed video streaming platform iflix is producing its first-ever original drama series, from out of Malaysia, scheduled to premier globally in mid-2018.

Netflix Launches Two Indian Originals In A Bid To Keep Up With Amazon Prime

August 5, 2017

Netflix is building up its Indian content offerings, launching two new originals that it will stream worldwide.

Chinese Video Streaming Giant Splashes Over US$100m to Adapt Stephen Chow’s Blockbusters For Small Screens

June 14, 2017

Beijing-based video streaming platform iQiyi has paid a landmark US$61.8m for exclusive rights to the small screen adaptation of The Mermaid.

HOOQ Goes On The Charm Offensive With Original Asean Content

April 27, 2017

Singapore-based streaming video service Hooq is splashing the cash on original content from the ASEAN region to compete with other local and global SVOD offerings.

Amazon Strengthens Indian Content Roster

April 13, 2017

Amazon Prime is expanding its roster of Indian-centric content worldwide to give Netflix a run for its money in one of the world’s largest entertainment markets.

Xiaomi Pumps In US$1 Billion For Content Creation

November 7, 2014

Chinese smart mobile manufacturer Xiaomi, the world’s third largest brand, will invest US$1 billion in the development of TV and video content for its rapidly growing consumer market.