Mansha Daswani

Banijay is restructuring the team at its Indian production outfits Banijay Asia and Endemol Shine India after consolidating both businesses under the leadership of Deepak Dhar.

A buzzy and busy Asia TV Forum officially opened in Singapore today, with some 5,000 delegates from more than 60 markets expected to be on-site at the Marina Bay Sands for the annual event, which wraps on Friday.

Asia TV Forum today saw the launch of a S$30 million ($22.4 million) fund to support drama co-productions between Singaporean and international companies.

The AVIA OTT Summit in Singapore today opened with a comprehensive presentation on the evolving dynamics in Asia’s online video sector and the battle for screen engagement by Media Partners Asia’s Dhivya T.

The ATF Leaders Dialogue slate of sessions today ahead of the market’s official opening tomorrow included Marco Nobili and Beverley McGarvey discussing the crucial role of partnerships in Paramount+’s expansion plans.

While the global streaming sector has seen significant challenges this year, the landscape in the Asia Pacific has experienced growth thanks to advances in connectivity and disposable income gains, according to Ampere research.

Avi Himatsinghani, founder and CEO of Rewind Networks, talks to World Screen Newsflash about what’s driving the company’s success, having recently launched HITS NOW alongside the well-penetrated services HITS and HITS Movies.

With a client list that includes stars from global hits like Squid Game and Pachinko, Soyoung Lee, CEO and founder of South Korean talent agency Saram Entertainment, tells World Screen Newsflash about how the company is riding the continued Korean wave worldwide.

The representative director and chairman talks about the company’s expansion efforts and its continued ratings success in Japan as it marks its 70th anniversary this year.

In its Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) 2024 Predictions report, Deloitte expects that the number of SVOD tiers offered by leading U.S. platforms will surge from last year’s average of four options to eight.