Streaming Revenues to Overtake TV in Asia in 2027 Video industry revenues in the Asia-Pacific region will rise from $145 billion in 2024 to more than $165 billion by 2029, according to a new report from Media Partners Asia (MPA), with streaming set to overtake television in 2027. Tony Chambers Named President of Disney EMEA Tony Chambers has been appointed president of The Walt Disney Company, EMEA, as Jan Koeppen is stepping down in February. UKTV & BBC Studios Appoint Global Acquisitions Manager UKTV and BBC Studios have tapped Sky alum Sophie Judge as global acquisitions manager.
Content Americas Unveils 2025 Pitch Finalists Content Americas has unveiled the finalists for the 2025 Copro Pitch and Hispanic Kids Programming Pitch, which will take place on January 21 and 22, respectively. Hulu Lines Up Ruby Franke Docuseries
Wonderblocks Educational Series for CBeebies
Peacock Orders Docuseries on Nelly & Ashanti
Netflix Slates Korean Medical Drama The Trauma Code
Dexter Spin-Off Dexter: Resurrection Adds to Cast
More FBI TRUE Coming to Paramount+
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A look back at the biggest news stories in the factual business in 2024. 
BBC Children’s and Education, Alphablocks and Blue Zoo Animation Studio have partnered on the new educational series Wonderblocks, following the success of Numberblocks, Alphablocks and Colourblocks. 
Netflix has slated the premiere of its original Korean medical drama The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call for January 24.