Paramount Pictures has struck a groundbreaking deal with two cinema chains – US-based AMC and Canada’s Cineplex – which will short the theatrical window on two titles.
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Tencent’s JOOX enters Malaysian market
Tencent’s music streaming service JOOX has launched in Malaysia with three different user interfaces, reflecting the multicultural and multi-language nature of the Malaysian market.
Amazon Studios acquires Elvis & Nixon
Amazon Studios’ expanding film arm has teamed with Bleeker Street to acquire US right to Elvis & Nixon, starring Michael Shannon and Kevin Spacey.
Alibaba makes first Hollywood investment
Alibaba Pictures has announced that its making an unspecified investment in Paramount Pictures’ Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation, as well as cooperating on the online ticketing, merchandising and promotion of the film.
Japan Contents Group to launch streaming platform
Start-up industry organisation Japan Contents Group (JCG) is planning to launch video streaming platform Bonobo.
Viki seals content deal with Huala Baina
Singapore-based streaming platform Viki.com has signed a multi-year content deal with Beijing-based Huala Baina Film & TV (HBN).
Distrify Media pacts with China’s iCNTV
UK-based online video provider Distrify Media has signed with China’s iCNTV and its digital arm Future TV to launch a Chinese VOD portal.
ErosNow signs with Pakistan’s HUM TV
Eros International’s entertainment portal ErosNow has signed an exclusive content acquisition deal with Pakistan’s HUM TV.
Netflix to produce Brad Pitt’s War Machine
Netflix is making another bold move into film production, joining with Brad Pitt’s Plan B to produce Afghanistan-set satirical comedy War Machine.
HOOQ to launch in India
Asian SVOD streaming service HOOQ, which is jointly owned by Sony, Warner Bros and Singtel, has announced plans to launch in India in June.