{"id":5412,"date":"2019-04-25T01:48:23","date_gmt":"2019-04-25T05:48:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev2.worldscreen.com\/tvasia\/hooq-preps-100-originals-2019\/"},"modified":"2019-04-25T10:55:49","modified_gmt":"2019-04-25T14:55:49","slug":"hooq-preps-100-more-originals-in-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvasia\/hooq-preps-100-more-originals-in-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"HOOQ Preps 100 More Originals in 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Asian VOD service HOOQ is dramatically expanding its lineup of original series, announcing plans to create 100 more this year across a range of genres.<\/p>\n<p>The expanded lineup will run the gamut from scripted dramas and comedies to factual and lifestyle and will be produced across the HOOQ footprint, including in\u00a0Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and India. Shows are being developed for both the SVOD and freemium tiers. \u201cThere is an increasing demand for high-quality entertainment in developing and emerging markets to tell the stories that resonate with those in the region,&#8221; said\u00a0Jennifer Batty, chief content officer of HOOQ. &#8220;Whether it\u2019s the latest local and regional stories, or Hollywood and international, we\u2019re investing more to bring HOOQ users the most engaging storylines, immersive narratives and exemplary productions that will not only challenge conventions, but also captivate their attention and imagination. We are super excited to bring them even more shows and films that we\u2019re sure they\u2019ll love.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The platform also announced the winner of the second edition of the HOOQ Filmmakers Guild, Singapore\u2019s <em>She\u2019s A Terrorist And I Love Her<\/em>, created by Terence Chea and Haresh Tilani of the comedy brand Ministry of Funny. The eight-episode series is set to air in 2020.<\/p>\n<p>Bryan Seah, head of original productions at HOOQ, noted, &#8220;The response from HOOQ users to this year\u2019s Filmmaker\u2019s Guild finalists has been incredible and is a true testament to the abundance of creative talent in Asia. HOOQ is committed to uncovering the true gems of Asian filmmaking, and that\u2019s why we are very pleased to helm a third season of the Guild. 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