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SYDNEY: New Zealand broadcaster TVNZ has tapped Brightcove to help relaunch its on-demand video service, TVNZ OnDemand, which features new exclusive programming. With Brightcove Video Cloud, TVNZ will also be able to deliver pause and resume functionality, allowing viewers to start watching an episode on one device and continue on …

SEOUL: CJ E&M has launched Digital Studio, focused on developing original and branded content featuring Korean personalities that can be accessed on multiple platforms. Digital Studio is meant to optimize the use of CJ E&M's linear channels along with its digital platforms. The studio will produce lifestyle-themed digital content (infotainment, beauty, …

SINGAPORE: Arjan Hoekstra has resigned from his post as the president and managing director of Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP), with LatAm chief Henry Martinez taking over responsibilities on an interim basis. During his tenure, Hoekstra has overseen several key initiatives, including the acquisitions of Food TV and Living Channel in …

SEOUL: CJ E&M has launched I Can See Your Voice, which puts a new spin on the classic singing competition program. I Can See Your Voice watches as contestants—some of whom are vocally gifted, some of whom are not—attempt to convince a celebrity judging panel and a guest artist that they …

SYDNEY: The proposed joint venture between Foxtel and Seven West Media for the SVOD service Presto TV has today received approval from the ACCC, and Australians are now being offered a free 30-day trial. The management team for the Presto TV JV will be announced shortly. Presto is currently offering …

SINGAPORE: In a move to accelerate the growth of its digital business, MediaCorp has brought in Shane Mitchell to serve in the newly created post of head of digital. Mitchell will be responsible for driving a unified digital strategy across MediaCorp’s online and mobile properties, commercializing business lines, improving user …

SINGAPORE: Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) has appointed Hee-Man Lee as its country manager for Korea. Lee is based in Seoul and reports to Tommy Lin, the senior VP and general manager for North Asia. In the post, Lee will oversee DNAP's operations in Korea and develop new business initiatives and …

SINGAPORE: Soon after opening its latest office in Mongolia, Bomanbridge Media has wrapped up a slew of deals throughout Asia. Bomanbridge opened its Mongolian hub in early February, selling 90 hours of titles to broadcasters including Mongol TV. Additionally, the Philippines’ ABS CBN Networks picked up 20 hours of programs …

BEIJING: A Chinese version of the long-running sketch show Saturday Night Live is in the works, thanks to the online video platform Sohu. The deal was secured between Broadway Video Entertainment, which was founded by SNL creator Lorne Michaels, and Sohu. The Chinese video provider is also home to the …

BEIJING: Alibaba Group Holding has invested 2.4 billion yuan ($382.67 million) in Beijing Enlight Media, a TV program producer. Enlight Media said in a filing on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange that it sold 2.4 billion yuan worth of shares to Hangzhou Ali Venture Capital Co., a subsidiary of Alibaba Group. …