Asia
ViacomCBS acquires A-League rights for Paramount+ in AUS$200 million deal
ViacomCBS has acquired rights to Australia’s top football league ahead of the rollout of Paramount+…
beIN Media announces Sony Pictures Television content deal for MENA
beIN Media has announced a multi-year content deal with Sony Pictures Television. Covering MENA and…
ByteDance CEO and co-founder to step down
Zhang Yiming, the founder and CEO of TikTok-owner ByteDance, is to step down from his…
Jawwy TV launches in Jordan as MENA expansion continues
MENA digital entertainment provider Intigral has launched its OTT platform Jawwy TV in Jordan. Launched…
Amazon launches free video streaming service MiniTV in India
Amazon’s latest foray into ad-supported services has arrived in India. Dubbed MiniTV, the ‘completely free’…
iQiyi on course for profitability in five years
Chinese streaming giant iQiyi may reach profitability in five years time, according to its CEO….
Satellite TV banned in Myanmar
Myanmar has announced a ban on satellite TV receivers as the country’s citizens continue to…
Disney to close 18 channels in Asia as streaming focus expands
Disney is closing 18 linear networks in Asia as it focuses its attention on nascent…
Chinese media companies demand short video platforms take action against content piracy
A group of more than 70 Chinese film and TV makers have called on short…
J SPORTS broadcasts Extreme E in Japan
Off-road racing series Extreme E, which had its inaugural race earlier this month, has been…