World Screen

MELBOURNE: The SVOD boom among Australian audiences will not wipe out existing pay-TV and free-to-air subscriptions, according to data by tech research firm Ovum. Services such as Netflix, Presto and Stan are expected to grow subscriptions from only 270,000 in December 2014 to 4.707 million by the end of 2019, …

HONG KONG: Turner and PCCW have entered into a partnership that sees a slew of Korean entertainment, premium drama series as well as variety and music programming from MBC become available across a number of platforms. Starting January 12, now TV subscribers can access a selection of shows on Turner’s …

SYDNEY: Richard Freudenstein, the CEO and managing director of Foxtel, has been appointed as a non-executive director on the newly restructured board of Ten Network Holdings, effective tomorrow. TEN’s chairman, David Gordon, said: “I welcome Richard to the board of TEN. His wealth of experience within the media industry, both …

SINGAPORE: Through a newly established partnership, an extensive catalogue of A+E Networks’ programming, including Pawn Stars and Counting Cars, is headed to Hulu in Japan. The deal will see the Japanese SVOD service creating an exclusive section for A+E’s brands such as HISTORY, Lifetime, Crime+Investigation and FYI. All content will …

SYDNEY: The Australian Rugby Union has entered into a deal with FOX Sports and free-to-air channel Network Ten for 2016 to 2020. In addition to remaining the home of rugby in Oz, FOX Sports will become the only destination to watch all of the Qantas Wallabies domestic tests, New Zealand …

SINGAPORE: mm2 Asia has moved in to acquire a majority stake in Millinillion, a tech start-up that develops interactive solutions for digital users. mm2 Asia will pick up 466,667 new shares in Millinillion for around S$350,000 ($248,000). It will then own a 70 percent stake. The acquisition marks mm2’s first …

SYDNEY: Screen Australia has chosen 12 companies that will share in more than A$2.6 million ($1.9 million) through its Enterprise Industry program, among them the Aussie producer CJZ. CJZ will use the funds to build a talent incubator for digital audiences and develop workshops for Australian writing talent to prepare …

SAN FRANCISCO: Viki, a global TV site powered by fans, has launched both a traditional and simplified Chinese version of its website and apps and has entered into an agreement that sees Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi become its video streaming partner in select international markets. The Chinese sites are available …

SYDNEY: Michelle Guthrie has been appointed to succeed Mark Scott as the managing director of the ABC, taking up the post in May 2016. Guthrie will officially join the ABC in early April for a month-long transition with Scott. As managing director, Guthrie will retain responsibility for all editorial content, …

MANILA: ABS-CBN Corporation has appointed Carlo L. Katigbak as its new president and CEO, effective January 1, as Charo Santos-Concio plans to step down from the post on December 31. Santos-Concio will continue to serve as chief content officer and president of ABS-CBN University, plus executive adviser to the chairman. …