China’s Xiaomi has become the latest tech giant to expand into the entertainment business, announcing plans to invest $1bn in online video content.
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Wild Bunch enters digital domain
Cutting edge, Paris-based production, sales and distribution group Wild Bunch, has announced it is planning to launch a pan-European digital distribution operation, organising cross-territory, day-and-date releases in the region.
Endemol, Youku team on Chinese Big Brother
Global TV producer Endemol is partnering with China’s Youku Tudou to launch the first-ever Chinese version of global reality hit Big Brother.
Khara, Dwango launch anime shorts series
Japan’s Dwango and Studio Khara are launching Animator Expo, a weekly series of anime shorts, which aims to introduce new animation talent to global audiences.
HBO to launch OTT service in 2015
HBO has made a long-anticipated move in announcing that its will offer a stand-alone, OTT streaming service in the United States in 2015.
Japan’s Softbank to acquire DramaFever
Fresh from its deal to invest in Legendary Entertainment, Japan’s Softbank is buying video service DramaFever, which streams TV shows and movies from around the globe.
Luminor experiments with ABCs Of Death 2 release
Paris-based genre distributor Luminor has tied its French VOD release of ABCs Of Death 2 with the film’s US launch on October 2 by Drafthouse Films and Magnet Releasing.
Wuaki.tv signs pact with HBO for Spain
The Spanish arm of Japanese-owned streaming platform Wuaki.tv has signed a deal with US broadcaster HBO for some 500 hours of content including series such as The Sopranos, The Wire, Six Feet Under and Entourage.
Netflix signs 100,000 subscriptions in France
After a rocky launch in France on September 15, Netflix appears to be making headway in the territory, where it initially received one of its most hostile receptions to date.
Crouching Tiger sequel to smash windows
Netflix and The Weinstein Company have announced that they will release the sequel to Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon simultaneously on the streaming platform and in IMAX theatres on August 28, 2015.