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ABS-CBN Studios
ABS-CBN Broadcast Center
Sgt. Esguerra Avenue corner Mother Ignacia Street, Diliman, Quezon City, 1103 Philippines
E: internationalsales@abs-cbn.com
W: https://www.abs-cbn.com/internationalsales
Who’s who...
Pia Laurel
Sales Head, OTT and Co-production
E: Pia_Bacungan-Laurel@abs-cbn.com
Whatsapp/Viber: +63 917 5372573
Laarni Yu
Sales Head, Europe, MENA, and Africa | Airlines
E: Laarni_Yu@abs-cbn.com
Whatsapp/Viber: +63 917 569 8531
Wincess Lee
Sales Head, Asia and Latin America
E: Wincess_Lee@abs-cbn.com
Whatsapp/Viber: +63 998 991 5838
As part of our commitment to creating meaningful stories that promote the human good, we’re bringing invigorating genres, beyond those we are more known for, to existing and new partners while elevating the local drama production scene. This is evident in our action-packed series, Incognito. We’re constantly opening up new opportunities for our stories to reach even more viewers, by forging mutually beneficial partnerships and getting more of our dramas adapted in the region. This year, we are also putting a stronger focus on our internationallyrecognized game shows, which we believe have the universal appeal and makings of the next big hit.”
Pia Laurel, Sales Head, OTT and Co-production
Since 1953, ABS-CBN has been a premiere source of high-quality Filipino content and primarily involved in high caliber productions for television, online and over-the-top platforms, cable, satellite, cinema, events and radio, for both domestic and international markets. ABS-CBN’s road to transformation provided not only strong affinity with the local audiences, but also agility in going global, with 60,000+ hours sold worldwide in over 50 territories.
Genres
We have everything from FTV-ready romance and family dramas to exciting action and thriller series, both in long form and compressed 20-hour formats. We’re also building our non-scripted IP slate, adding in the recent winner from MIPFormats Pitch 2025: physical game show Save Your Cash to join our other awardwinning game show Everybody, Sing!
Original production/ co-production
Our new action series INCOGNITO – first seen on Netflix Philippines – has been at the top since its launch. It delves into the lives of seven disillusioned people who unite to engage in high-stakes missions. We pulled out all the stops for this drama, with the powerhouse cast training in martial arts, tactical combat and war games to properly portray the relevant expertise on screen – set against breathtaking shooting locations around Italy, Japan and of course, picturesque Philippines.
SAVING GRACE, our adaptation of Nippon TV’s Mother; launched on Prime Video months before TV release, the drama explores the complexities of motherhood when a school teacher whisks away an abused student in an effort to save her. Our version emphasizes strong familial and community ties central to Filipino culture. As a result, a rich, cross-cultural viewing experience awaits our international audiences. The special 14-episode edit exclusive to the platform also topped the charts.
Our newest co-prod. with Viu, HOW TO SPOT A RED FLAG, just ended its run this February. The romcom follows a spunky barista torn between a quirky nice guy and a confident bad boy who are both catfishing her. Marking the two companies’ 2nd project together, the series touches on youth-oriented insights into topics like the “talking stage” and “ghosting”, while tackling real lessons on cheating and how genuine relationships blossom.
Supernatural horror feature film project HYSTERIA, winner of the ATF x EST N8 Horror Pitch 2024 in Singapore, tells the story of a self-righteous priest seeking to end a wave of demonic possessions in a town trapped in its own contradictory beliefs, only to uncover a dark past and his own role in the dreadful phenomenon. We are currently looking for co-producers for this latest IP.
Top shows are…
Incognito
Brought together by a rigid tactician, a group of ex-soldiers form a unit to undertake perilous contracts. But as they entrench themselves deeper into covert missions, they unwittingly uncover a powerful enemy. Episodes/length: approx. 60x45 mins
Saving Grace
Learning that a student of hers is being abused at home, a schoolteacher impulsively takes the girl away from her mother. The story soon attracts the attention of a seasoned journalist whose expertise lies in reuniting families. Episodes/length: approx. 38x45 mins
Lavender Fields
Unaware that she got involved with a married man, the life of a reserved florist is upended when her baby is kidnapped as the man’s ruthless wife and her crime lord father target her. Now, to get even, a name change is required –among other things. Episodes/length: 44x45 mins
All3Media International Asia Pacific 5 Teck Lim Road, #03-00 Singapore 088383
W: www.all3mediainternational.com @all3media_int
Who’s who...
Sabrina Duguet EVP Asia Pacific
E: sabrina.duguet@all3media.com
M: +65 9006 5865
Julie Dowding SVP (Australia and New Zealand)
E: Julie.dowding@all3media.com
M: +61 4124 91633
Ziran Tang (Tony) VP Sales (China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan)
E: ziran.tang@all3media.com
M: +65 9006 5016
Amanda Pe Sales Manager (Brunei, Cambodia, Mongolia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam)
E: amanda.pe@all3media.com
M: +65 9186 9303
Alexander Euler Commercial Executive (Australia, New Zealand and Pan Asia)
E: alexander.euler@all3media.com
M: +65 9459 2139
Trends & Outlook 2025
In 2025, Asia’s content market will demand standout IP that cuts through a crowded landscape, while mitigating risk through smart collaborations and proven IP to help securing some financing for example. We’re seeing success with IP that goes beyond the screen, like we have done with our Formats The Traitors, The Cube, Race Across The World –where licensing, merchandise, and immersive experiences deepen engagement and unlock new revenue. Finally, reliability matters: platforms
All3Media International is one of the leading independent distributors of television programming and formats in the UK. As the distribution arm of All3Media Group, All3Media International manages a distribution catalogue spanning more than 35,000 hours of content across all genres.
Genres
We deliver an expansive and high-quality content portfolio of content spanning from premium scripted drama, factual documentaries, lifestyle programming, wildlife series, and both scripted and unscripted entertainment formats, designed to meet the diverse and evolving needs of our clients.
Original production/co-production
We are thrilled about what’s ahead for 2025, with a dynamic slate of launches across Asia. Highlights include The Traitors, with local adaptations coming soon in both India and Mongolia and with further territories to be announced. Our scripted formats are also gaining traction, including a Malaysian adaptation of the romantic comedy Step Dave, originally created by New Zealand based producer, South Pacific Pictures. We’re also excited to bring Silverback’s premium natural history series Parenthood, narrated by Sir David Attenborough, to audiences across APAC on multiple platforms and networks. And finally, from the award-winning Two Brothers Pictures comes The Assassin, a gripping new action thriller packed with heart and humour. Keeley Hawes stars as a retired female hitwoman about who finds herself on the run from her past with her estranged son, played by Freddie Highmore.
Asia focus in 2025
Our focus has always been how do we bring value to our partners in the region? We have done so recently by not only bringing them our catalogue, but also by truly deepening and broadening partnerships; using all the resources at All3Media International to support our partner’s ability to fund the shows. The strength of the All3Media group enables us to deliver at scale – without compromising on local resonance. Overall, we’re prioritising content that builds loyal audiences, sustains franchises, and reinforces our partners’ brand identities across both VOD and linear.”
Sabrina Duguet, EVP Asia Pacific
Top shows are…
The Assassin
Packed with Two Brothers Pictures’ trademark heart and humour, this anticipated female led action thriller is set against the idyllic backdrop of a remote Greek island. It’s here that retired assassin Julie (Keeley Hawes) and her estranged son Edward (Freddie Highmore) find themselves thrown together. Amid questions around Edward’s paternity and Julie’s dangerous past catching up with her, the pair are forced to flee the island and go on the run. Episodes/length: 6x1 hr
The Traitors
A global format phenomenon, over 35 adaptations of The Traitors have now been commissioned. These include a local version set to air in Mongolia and Prime Video’s anticipated Indian adaptation. The Traitors is an intense psychological adventure in which treachery and deceit are the name of the game.
Parenthood
From the genre leading team at Silverback Films, Parenthood is a definitive natural history series about life’s greatest challenge-raising children. Narrated by David Attenborough, the series features never before seen animal behaviours and delivers a universal message about the importance of preserving the natural world. Filmed using latest 8k technology, the series is filled with epic storytelling and breathtaking moments. Episodes/length: 5x1 hr
AR Asia Productions
29-31F, Tower 5, The Gateway, 15 Canton Road, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Who’s who...
Anne Chan CEO
T: +852 9516 8622
E: N@arasiaproduction.com
Ronan Wong COO
T: +861 86 0043 0809
E: RW@arasiaproduction.com
Collaboration is at the heart of innovation in content production and distribution. By working with leading studios and government partners, we’re tackling Asia’s market challenges head-on and aligning resources for greater impact. In 2024-2025, milestones included simulcasting six K-dramas across Southeast Asia and expanding into C-dramas and animation. As early adopters of micro dramas and dedicated platform apps, we’re focused on staying ahead of industry trends. Partnerships with Taiwan’s TAICCA, Singapore’s IMDA, and major studios have enabled
LEAP, the ALL Stars and the Rocket supporting over ten new projects set to
Chan, CEO, AR Asia Productions
Founded by three seasoned leaders in the entertainment industry – Jonathan Spink, Anne Chan, and Ronan Wong – AR is a unique powerhouse in the media landscape. Together, they drive international collaborations in the production of scripted series, movies, reality, and micro drama content. With a robust distribution network, AR represents premier studios across Asia, delivering a diverse array of content including K-dramas, C-dramas, animation, reality shows, and micro dramas.
Genres
Movie, reality, animation and micro drama
Co-Production
• Movie: AR spearheads the Rocket Programme, a strategic movie co-development initiative uniting film companies from Taiwan, Korea, Thailand, and Indonesia. Supported by Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) and organised in partnership with MyStory Entertainment, the programme aims to drive six co-produced film projects from script stage through to market-ready pitches at TCCF 2025.
• Variety: AR and Taiwan’s TAICCA launched the LEAP Co-Development Programme: Variety Show, attracting 85 submissions and featuring eight top Korean producers. It concluded with a final pitch at ATF 2024 in Singapore. A regional co-production is set for 2025, with AR executive producing alongside Culinary Class War writer Mo Eun-seol.
• Pre-school animation: AR launched the All Star Pre-School Animated Series Creative and Co-Development Programme with Taiwan’s PTS XS to connect Korean and Taiwanese creators for co-productions. Two projects were selected and have entered development with leading Korean animation companies.
Micro Drama: Co-Production & Regional Distribution
Over 150 micro dramas have launched across various platforms in the region to date, with several dedicated micro drama apps set to roll out on major telco shelves across Southeast Asia.
Top shows are…
The Litchi Road
The Litchi Road follows Liu Yuchun, a minor Tang Dynasty official, on a risky mission to deliver fresh litchis to Emperor Xuanzong’s concubine, Yang Guifei – only to be caught in the treacherous web of Imperial court politics. Genre: Chinese history/ costume drama. Episodes/length: 35x45 mins
The Maverick Academy
A groundbreaking opportunity for aspiring chef entrepreneurs, spearheaded by celebrity chef Alvin Leung, The Maverick Academy is an innovative show aims to inspire and mentor a new generation of culinary talent. With thousands of applicants from Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, and India, Alvin will guide his protégés through an exhilarating journey of self-discovery and growth. Genre: Reality/cooking (English-language). Episodes/length: 5x47-55 mins (acquired by Netflix, Mediacorp Singapore, TrueID Thailand, Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines).
The Mayor’s XXL Wife: Her Stunning Return (Micro Drama)
300-pound Sophia married her longtime love, expecting happiness. Betrayed by his assistant, she chose self-transformation. After losing weight, she stunned everyone and focused on her career until her regretful, arrogant husband shamelessly begged her back. Genre: Romance micro drama. (English-language). Episodes/length: 38x1.5 mins
Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad is Malaysia’s leading content and entertainment company, reaching 5.2 million homes, 8,900 enterprises, 16.3 million weekly radio listeners, and 13.5 million monthly digital visitors. We offer Astro Pay-TV, NJOI Prepaid, sooka OTT, and Astro Fibre broadband. Our Ultra and Ulti Boxes deliver 4K UHD and HD streaming, with access to Astro Originals, live sports, and global streaming apps. Through Astro Radio and digital brands like AWANI, SYOK, and Gempak, we connect Malaysians to stories that matter.
All Asia Broadcast Centre
Technology Park Malaysia
Lebuhraya Puchong-Sungai Besi Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Corporate
https://corporate.astro.com.my/ Commercial
https://www.astro.com.my/ Astro GO
https://astrogo.astro.com.my/ Content & Channel
https://content.astro.com.my/ https://www.facebook.com/Astro
Who’s who...
Euan Smith
Group Chief Operating Officer, Astro Agnes Rozario Chief Content Officer, Astro
Trends & Outlook in the next 12 months
First, generative AI and hyper-personalisation will be leveraged on more by platforms to tailor experiences, enabling more dynamic and responsive storytelling. This will not only enhance viewer satisfaction but also open new avenues for data-driven monetisation. Sports remains one of the genres that consistently delivers real-time audience attention but will be the focus of fewer platforms given the costs as well as expertise to deliver that best-in-class experience. Third, we foresee a surge in on-ground experiences that are both un-piratable and monetisable – meet-and-greet events with K-stars, concerts, and fan activations and extensions of big hits eg Netfliux’s K-pop Demon Hunters Sing Along in cinemas. These formats offer unique value propositions for both audiences and brands.”
Agnes Rozario, Chief Content Officer, Astro
Genres
Our content strategy is anchored in a 360-degree content approach, ensuring that every title is designed to thrive across multiple platforms – film, TV, OTT, social media, and immersive unpirateable on-ground experiences. This multi-platform mindset allows us to deepen audience engagement while unlocking diverse monetisation opportunities. Astro produces a wide range of genres including TV shows, films, sports, kids programming, animation, travel, live music competitions, and talent search formats. This genre diversity enables us to cater to different audience segments while maintaining creative and commercial agility.
Original production/co-production
Co-productions have worked well in the film space enabling us both domestic and regional exposure for our films and well as strong support from sponsors. We place strong emphasis on original productions, with standout titles such as Aadhira, First Wives, and Big Stage Alpha, a boyband/talent discovery format that has already produced two music hits and built a loyal fanbase. We actively produce and co-produce across film, drama and non-scripted formats, including live shows. Our collaborations with clients and partners often involve developing creative solutions tailored to their audience and brand objectives.
Asia
focus in 2026
Looking ahead to 2026, our primary focus in Asia will be guided by relevance and audience behaviour. We aim to champion local IPs and stories that extend beyond Malaysia, unlocking better monetisation and distribution opportunities with regional partners. Live original formats will remain a core offering, while we continue building a pipeline of digital and social-first content designed for engagement and monetisation.”
Agnes Rozario, Chief Content Officer, Astro
Top shows are…
Dia Imamku
Another Malaysian drama series by Siti Rosmizah where Humairah is forced to marry Amiruddin to save her family from financial hardship and a villainous cousin, Dahlia. Despite her initial resentment and pretense of love, Humairah experiences her true feelings for Amiruddin as she navigates societal pressures and the return of her past love, Rafiq. The story explores themes of true love, sacrifice, and the strength of a husband’s devotion. Episodes/length: 53x45 mins
Big Stage Alpha
A Malaysian singing competition series focused on showcasing and developing talented male artists, particularly to build a new boy group, Alpha. Episodes/length: 8x150 mins
Sepak Takraw League (STL)
STL is on an 11th season continues to be a prominent professional sepak takraw league in Malaysia, a sport native to Southeast Asia. Matches are broadcasted live on Astro and sooka. Episodes/length: more than 164 matches (60mins-90mins per match) Trailer Trailer
Banijay Entertainment
20th Floor, Lotus Grandeur Veera Desai Road extension Andheri West, Mumbai – 400053
India
W: www.banijayrights.com
E: sales@banijayrights.com
Who’s who...
Rashmi Bajpai EVP Asia, Banijay Rights
E: Rashmi.Bajpai@banijayrights.com
Pertash Koul VP Sales, Banijay Rights
E: Pertash.koul@banijayrights.com
Asia focus in 2025
At Banijay Entertainment we hope to be the bridge between the east and the west, by bringing the best of global content and formats to the Asian market. We have some truly remarkable shows in our finished catalogue such as detective series Bergerac, all of which transcend the cultural boundaries and showcase our promise of delivering impeccable storytelling. We hope to survive and thrive across the different countries by offering good value for good content such as our latest contemporary spin on the much-loved character Maigret, managing the global impact of Korean and Chinese dramas and the growing demand for local narratives.”
Rashmi Bajpai, EVP Asia, Banijay Rights
Content powerhouse Banijay Entertainment is home to over 130 production companies across 21 territories and distributes a catalogue of over 200,000 hours of original standout programming.
Genres
Banijay Entertainment offers a multitude of genres including entertainment, reality, gameshows, variety, drama and comedy - both scripted and unscripted.
Original
production/co-production
We started the year on a great note, with MasterChef The Professionals Thailand doing well on Channel 7 and Netflix in Thailand. MasterChef has also been commissioned for two new Asian territories in 2025, which will be announced soon.
Pinoy Big Brother Season 12 is continuing the leadership trend for us in the Philippines and has become a successful collaboration with GMA and our long-term partners ABS-CBN.
We have recently concluded Puzzle Masters Season 8 in China and Season 9 will go into production next year.
Our finished content also has local flavour added with shows including Jeremy Pang’s Hong Kong Kitchen and Leave No Trace that both focusing and showcasing Asian territories.
Top shows are…
Half Man will be the iconic scripted show to watch out for in 2025. It is a six-episode drama series from the multi award-winning Richard Gadd (Baby Reindeer, Against the Law), who stars alongside BAFTA award-winning actor Jamie Bell (All of Us Strangers, Rocket Man) with the pair playing estranged brothers. The series is produced by Mam Tor Productions (a Banijay UK company) for the BBC and BBC Scotland in co-production with HBO.
Our factual slate is led by Tribe with Bruce Parry, in which TV, filmmaker and indigenous rights advocate Bruce Parry returns to TV after more than a decade. In this new three part series, he travels to visit extraordinary communities, diving deep into their traditional ways of life – including a rare glimpse of the world’s last megalithic culture, The Sumba in Indonesia. The series is produced by Frank Films for BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.
In our format slate, AI Love You – created and produced by Banijay Nordic label Nordisk Film TV, Denmark for TV 2, seamlessly integrates the much talked about AI tech in a deeply emotional human scenario via a life affirming social experiment.
Trends & Outlook 2025
In 2025, we will witness media businesses looking at hybrid models to explore additional revenue streams. Shorter holdback windows for second screen rights will become the norm with key TV shows coming onto a third-party digital platform within hours of premier broadcasting. There is no doubt that there will be an increase in adopting AI across productions which will form an integral part of new format innovations.
Rashmi Bajpai, EVP Asia, Banijay Rights
Boat Rocker Studios 17/F, Millennium City 3 370 Kwun Tong Road, Kwun Tong Kowloon, Hong Kong
T: +852 3759 1675
W: www.boatrocker.com
https://boatrockercontentsales.com/ @boatrocker
@Boat Rocker Studios
Who’s who...
Henry Or SVP, Strategic Partnerships, Asia
Fabien Ching Senior Manager, Global Sales & Licensing, Asia
An independent, integrated global entertainment company, Boat Rocker Studios’ mission is to tell stories and build iconic brands across all genres and media. With offices around the world, Boat Rocker brings end-to-end creative expertise, robust business operations, and global franchise capabilities across Scripted, Unscripted, Documentary, and Kids & Family. Its services span production, distribution, and brand & franchise management. In partnership with Industrial Brothers, Boat Rocker develops, produces, and exploits Industrial Brothers’ original animated series for preschool and family audiences.
Genres
Scripted, Factual, Kids & Family (live action & animation), Feature Documentary
Original production/co-production
Boat Rocker Studios has partnered with Japan‘s AX-ON, a subsidiary of Nippon TV, and Finland’s ICS Nordic to co-produce Blood & Sweat, a new eight-part premium scripted crime thriller series for Japanese streamer Wowow and Finland‘s Nelonen. The series is set to air in Japan in April 2026 with Boat Rocker distributing the series globally.
Trends & Outlook 2026
Mega-media consolidation seems unlikely to end any time soon. We will likely see consolidation extend to the production industry with M&A occurring at indie studios. We’ll see more format remakes and co-production between diverse territories, as many producers have become risk averse and are looking to share the cost and rights with partners, and draw on the success of proven formats. While the use of AI in content production has become more common than ever, the industry might start discussing protocols for its usage to avoid ambiguity and protect creatives.
Henry Or, SVP, Strategic Partnerships, Asia, Boat Rocker Studios
Top shows are…
Blood & Sweat
While continuing to distribute our catalogue is a key focus, we are proud to present our first international co-production drama with our Japanese and Finnish partners and are excited to foster new potential co-production opportunities. We’ve also closed numerous scripted format deals in Asia for our own IP and third-party deals for Chinese remakes. This is now a core line of business for Boat Rocker Studios in Asia. We will be representing international studios, helping them bridge their content with the east via our strong connections in the region.
Henry Or, SVP, Strategic Partnerships, Asia, Boat Rocker Studios Asia focus in 2026
Two detectives from different cultures embark on a joint investigation into a mysterious serial murder case that stretches from Finland to Japan. Genre: Scripted, Thriller Episodes/length: 8x45 mins
Dino Ranch: Island Explorers
The Cassidy clan head to the mysterious Dino Island, home to Uncle Jack Cassidy and lots of new dinosaur species. Genre: Kids & Family, Animated Episodes/length: 52x11
FremantleMedia Asia Pte Ltd
3 Fusionopolis Way Symbiosis, #06-21 Singapore 138633
W: www.fremantle.com fremantle fremantlehq company/fremantle Screening Room https://fremantlescreenings.com/
Who’s Who...
Haryaty Rahman
EVP Distribution Asia, International E: Haryaty.Rahman@fremantle.com T: +65 6307 7232
Rahman
Fremantle is a leading global distributor, creator and producer of some of the world’s most successful content across Entertainment, Drama & Film, and Documentaries. Amplifying local stories on a global scale, Fremantle produces and delivers premium, multigenre IP across the 27 territories it operates in. Fremantle is a proudly independent group of content creators, and home to some of the biggest entertainment formats, compelling international dramas, award-winning films and high-quality documentaries.
Genres
Across Asia, Fremantle distributes formats and finished content in all genres –Entertainment, Drama, Documentary and Lifestyle.
Production
We’re over the moon that our beloved Pilipinas Got Talent is finally back on air after a few years of rest. Viewers can also expect to see our first ever Hong Kong’s Got Talent launch very soon. More youth versions of our format shows are in the pipeline too and we hope to launch them later this year.
Asia focus in 2025
Asia’s media landscape is now more colourful than ever, with each territory paving its own path, sometimes bucking certain trends from the West. We want to be more adept at spotting the challenges and opportunities within Asia’s varied media landscape so that we are better positioned to drive our business.”
Haryaty Rahman, EVP Distribution Asia, International
Top shows are...
Costiera
An action-packed crime procedural set in Italy’s stunning Amalfi coast
After being forced out of U.S. military intelligence, Daniel de Luca retreats to the sun-drenched Amalfi Coast where he discreetly works behind the scenes, solving problems for guests at a luxury hotel. But beneath the glittering surface, a darker task awaits – he must uncover what has happened to the hotel owner’s missing daughter. Starring Jesse Williams (Only Murders in the Building, Grey’s Anatomy) and directed by Emmy Award-winner Adam Bernstein (Breaking Bad, The Sinner). Genre: Action Comedy. Episodes/length: 6x60 mins
War of the Kingdoms
From the creators of Resident Evil and Shadow-hunters. Inspired by the ancient legend, old magic is dying, and enemies are rising in this epic tale of war, vengeance and love. Set in the medieval kingdom of Burgundy, a dragon-slayer’s arrival, a forbidden romance, and the quest to marry a Valkyrie queen, spark a catastrophic chain of events that will change everything. Genre: Action Drama. Episodes/length: 6x60 mins
Sandokan
Epic pirate-adventure based on the iconic series of novels by Emilio Salgari. In 1800s Borneo, fearless pirate leader Sandokan infiltrates a British outpost, uncovering a dark colonial secret. Amid danger and deception, he kidnaps the consul’s spirited daughter, setting the stage for a dramatic clash of love, loyalty, and a fight for freedom. Starring Can Yaman (Daydreamer), Ed Westwick (Gossip Girl) and John Hannah (The Mummy). Genre: Action. Episodes/length: 8x60 mins
Scrabble
The world’s favourite word game SUPER-CHARGED for the screen. This format is a game show based on the classic board game, Scrabble. In each episode, contestants battle it out by playing a series of Scrabble-inspired word games on a giant Scrabble board in the centre of the set. Two pairs of players progress through three Acts of unscrambling and creating words for the chance to win a cash prize. Genre: Gameshow Format
Inter Medya is an international powerhouse based in Istanbul, backed by 33 years of experience and committed to transforming the Turkish TV industry landscape through the distribution of over 15,000 hours of high-quality content to more than 160 countries. Collaborating closely with Turkey’s leading producers, we offer a diverse array of TV series, mini-series, feature films, and unscripted formats that captivate audiences worldwide. Our dynamic team stays ahead of industry trends while innovating new ones, continually enhancing our offerings and expanding our global reach.
Inter Medya
Esentepe Mah. Kore Sehitleri Cad. 16/1 34394 Zincirlikuyu, Istanbul, Turkey
T: +90 212 231 01 02
W: www.intermedya.tv inter_medya
https://www.linkedin.com/ company/itv-inter-medya
Who’s who...
Can Okan Founder and CEO
E: can.okan@intermedya.tv
Hasret Ozcan President E: hasret.ozcan@intermedya.tv
Pelin Koray Senior Sales, Acquisition and Strategy Manager
E: pelin.koray@intermedya.tv
Trends & Outlook
In 2025, I anticipate three transformative trends shaping the Asian media landscape. First, international co-productions will gain momentum, fostering innovative cross-cultural storytelling and expanding market reach. Second, strategic intellectual property ownership will be paramount as content becomes an increasingly valuable asset, ensuring sustainable competitive advantages. Finally, the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence is revolutionizing content creation – driving the rise of vertical, mobile-first formats and further solidifying the trend toward short-form content, which has already made significant inroads this year.
Pelin Koray, Senior Sales, Acquisition and Strategy Manager
Each year, Inter Medya actively participates in numerous industry gatherings, reflecting our commitment to networking and diversifying our extensive catalog. Beyond distribution, we have evolved into formidable business developers and problem solvers. Guided by strong ethical values, we strive to deliver exceptional service to our partners. As we enhance the position of Turkish content on the global stage, we remain dedicated to expanding our footprint and growing our team, ensuring we lead the way in the entertainment industry and shape the future of storytelling.
Top shows are…
Valley of Hearts
Sumru, a woman who abandoned her twins, now lives a wealthy life in Cappadocia. When her twins, Nuh and Melek, discover her identity, they confront her and seek retribution. Meanwhile, the Şansalans’ mansion is rife with family drama, including a forced marriage, hidden agendas, and a looming threat from a past enemy. As love blossoms between the twins and the Şansalans’ children, Sumru must face her past and decide whether love can overcome revenge. Genre: Drama. Production: TIMS&B Productions. Cast: Ece Uslu, Aras Aydın, Hafsanur Sancaktutan, Leyla Tanlar, Burak Tozkoparan, Esra Dermancıoğlu, Burak Sergen, Genco Özak, İlker Aksum, Bülent Polat, Ayşe Tunaboylu, Gözde Çığacı, Derin İnce, Deniz Karabaş, Ferda Işıl, Işıl Yücesoy.
Loveberry
Zuhal Erdem is a woman at the peak of her career as a personal development expert. She has achieved success as a love & relationship coach. However, she leads a completely different life at home with her family. After losing her mother at a young age, she dedicated herself to her father and three sisters. After years of loneliness, she meets Tayfun through her assistant Eylem, and faces significant challenges for the sake of this relationship – opposing her father, Çetin, and embarking on a journey filled with both love and heartbreak. Genre: Drama. Production; TIMS&B Productions. Cast: İrem Helvacıoğlu, Şükrü Özyıldız, Selin Türkmen, Aslı İnandık, EbrarKarabakan, Engin Şenkan. Episodes/length: 18x45 mins
Sayara
Sayara, a Turkmenistanian young woman, works as a cleaning lady in an Istanbul gym owned by Barış – with whom she is having an affair. As his father is a member of Parliament, Barış is quite spolied. So, when her older sister, Yonca, is raped and killed by Barış and his three friends, the court deems Yonca’s death a suicide and releases the men. With countless similar cases, everyone thinks this will be forgotten. But not so, because of Sayara’s secret: her father is Shamil Bazarov, Turkmenistan’s former special operations commander, one of Turkmenistan’s most trusted deep state figures and the Soviet Sambo champion. Shamil trained his little daughter Sayara like a spy in close combat, and Sayara vows to execute her own justice. Genre: Action-Crime Drama. Production: Inter Yapim. Cast: Duygu Kocabıyık, Emre Kızılırmak. Length: 90 mins
Tuzak
Three siblings, scarred by a broken past, unite for revenge. Their target: a wealthy family harboring dark secrets. But hidden identities and conflicting loyalties threaten their plan. Umut, disguised as a lawyer, finds himself falling in love with Güne ş , the object of his revenge, and conflicting loyalties threaten their plan. As love and vengeance clash, truth unravels, forcing everyone to choose a side. Who is bad, who is real, who is fake? Who will win this twisted game of betrayal? Genre: Drama. Production: Acun Medya & Fabrika Yapım. Cast: Akın Akınözü, Bensu Soral, Talat Bulut, Rıza Kocao ğ lu.
Episodes/length: 82x45 mins
Poison Ivy
Though Macide comes from a poor family, she leaves a successful business career in order to use her psychology degree and work healing others. She falls madly in love with Kazım Işık, the smartest and the most successful businessman in the country, who finally returns her love at his weakest moment. However Kazım Işık is married to Nermin. Can he protect Macide from the cruelty of the rich and powerful life he created? Can Macide preserve the purity, innocence, and sensitivity she had when she first met Kazım? This is the story of a young woman who falls in love for the first time and heals herself by healing others, a love story that tells of two souls finding each other, despite the whole world, despite even themselves. Genre: Drama. Production: TMC Film & Alim Yapım. Cast: Neslihan Atagül Doğulu, Kadir Doğulu, Sarp Levendoğlu, Zuhal Olcay.
Episodes/length: 83x45 mins
The Ivy
A woman running out of the crime scene covered in blood: Ezgi… A woman whose dead body is lying on the ground: Arzu… Flashback to when this story begins, when Ezgi’s seemingly perfect life with her husband, Kerem, takes a dark and twisted turn, the moment a stranger claims Kerem wants to kill her. As Ezgi grapples with trust, she forms an unlikely bond with newcomer Arzu, who inadvertently sparks chaos in their housing complex. Friendships crumble and dark truths emerge, culminating in Arzu’s murder. The police investigation unveils a tangled web of deception, secret affairs, and lies within the community, where no one is who they seem. Genre: Drama, Crime, Mystery. Production: TOD Originals. Cast: Burcin Terzioglu, Onur Tuna, Hazal Turesan, Yigit Kirazci.
Episodes/length: 16x60 mins
Love Undercover
Onur Karasu, a brilliant young intelligence agent known for his analytical mind and diverse skills, has been trailing Civan Koral, who appears as the owner of a prestigious jewelry company but secretly represents an international crime syndicate. Learning of Civan’s plan to leave the country, Onur changes tactics, romancing Hilal, Civan’s sister, to gain access. However, a masked jewel thief, revealed to be Ece, beats him at his own game. Ece threatens to expose Onur unless they collaborate. Their tumultuous, fun, and dangerous relationship gradually brings them closer together. as they fall deeply in love. But both carry hidden truths. Can love triumph over adversity? Together, they’ll discover the answer. Genre: Romantic Comedy. Production: O3 Media. Cast: Şükrü Özyıldız, Burcu Özberk, Tuğrul Tülek, Aslı Sümen.
Episodes/length: 28 x 45 mins
Asia focus in 2025
Our primary focus for the region is to broaden our distribution channels across both traditional TV and emerging VOD platforms by licensing our extensive catalogue of ready-made content. We are excited about the potential of our latest drama series, VALLEY OF HEARTS (Siyah Kalp), which is well-positioned for success in the SAARC region. Alongside this, we are actively pursuing licensing deals for both scripted and unscripted formats. Following our recent success with the Korean remake of our romantic comedy, LOVE UNDERCOVER (Ruhun Duymaz), we are now in advanced discussions for additional remake projects. Complementing our series, mini-series and feature films is a dynamic format catalogue that spans dating, reality, and music shows – exemplified by our newly launched singing competition, CROSSOVER, where contestants perform across various musical genres.”
Pelin Koray, Senior Sales, Acquisition and Strategy Manager
Kanal D International
Göztepe, Melda Sokağı, 34214
Bağcılar/İstanbul T: +90 212 413 5111 E: kdisales@kanald.com.tr
W: https://kanald.international/
Who’s who...
Elif Tatoğlu Distribution Strategy Director E: elif.tatoglu@kanald.com.tr
Yasemin Keskin
mailto: elif.tatoglu@kanald.com.tr
Sales Manager, MENA, APAC & Global Inflight Entertainment Distribution E: yasemin.keskin@kanald.com.tr
Trends & Asia focus in 2025
Our primary goal is to highlight our latest titles, showcasing the diverse range of offerings in our catalog. While romantic comedies remain a vibrant and cherished genre, classical dramas continue to be the foundation of our business in the region. With this in mind, we thoughtfully curate the best titles that have received positive feedback both in Turkey and globally. We believe this selection not only aligns with current trends but also resonates deeply with audiences, ensuring a rich and engaging viewing experience for all.”
Format sales hold significant value in the region, as stories are often rooted in the traditional values unique to each country. Given the distinct cultural values across Asia, the adaptation business plays a vital role in catering to these diverse preferences.”
Yasemin Keskin
Sales Manager, MENA, APAC & Global
Inflight Entertainment Distribution
Kanal D International is the global business arm of Kanal D, the leading TV channel of the Turkish broadcasting world. Operating under Europe’s leading media organization, Demirören Media Group, Kanal D has been creating quality content for the past twenty-eight years. Accompanied by Kanal D International Networks brand, Kanal D International has grown within the content world to reach the end-user since 2018. The distribution arm of the company continues its activities under Kanal D International, and Kanal D International Networks is the business line that holds all linear assets.
Genres
Premium Drama, Romantic Comedy & Formats
Top shows are…
The Family Burden
Melike, wrongfully imprisoned for twenty years, dreams of reuniting with her daughter, Hazal. Upon release, she faces a new prison of lies and betrayal. As she uncovers the truth and searches for her husband’s real killer, Melike must confront the complexities of her daughter’s life, who has known another woman as her mother.
Genre: Drama (2024). Production Company: Süreç Film. Broadcaster & Country: Kanal D & Turkey. Episodes/length: 95x44 mins.
Secret of Pearls
Azem’s happy life shatters when he takes the blame for his wife’s death to protect his daughter, leaving him confined, for years, in a jail cell. After prison, his only goal is to reunite with his children, who were taken under state protection and adopted by different families. Genre: Drama (2024). Production Company: BKM. Broadcaster & Country: Kanal D & Turkey. Episodes/length: 44 mins (in production)
Daylight
Gece’s summer dreams of university and music in Istanbul are disrupted when her family moves to Foça for her sister Gülce’s special needs. There she meets the handsome Özgur, who also has a brother with special needs. As Gece and Özgur grow closer, a tale of love, maturity and unexpected challenges unfolds. Genre: Drama (2023). Production Company: D Media. Broadcaster & Country: Kanal D & Turkey. Episodes/length: 45x44 mins
Moonbug Entertainment
150 Neil Road, Level 2, Singapore, 088879 W: www.moonbug.com
Who’s who...
Amrita Sindhu Head of Distribution and Partnerships, APAC E: amrita.sindhu@moonbug.com
Trends & Outlook 2026
Omnichannel preschool is now the baseline. Young families move seamlessly be tween YouTube, AVOD, SVOD and linear, and expect trusted kids’ brands to move with them. The op portunity is to activate the same IP across open and closed ecosys tems, optimised for discovery, safe profiles and long‑term retention rather than treated as silos. Preschool is increasingly educa tion‑centric and co‑viewing led. Commissioners and advertisers priori tise content that blends early learn ing, social‑emotional development and cultural discovery in formats par ents are happy to watch alongside their children, enabling curated “safe learning” hubs, themed rails and fam ily‑resonant brand partnerships. 360° IP ecosystems are now ex pected. Shorts, games, live experi ences and location‑based activa tions are core to keeping kids en gaged within a platform’s universe, unlocking sponsorship and retail, and helping local services stand out from global players.”
Asia focus in 2026
Deepening distribution in Asia means dedicated channels (Moonbug Channel, Blippi & Friends), localised productions and robust on‑demand libraries, plus branded partnerships and live or pop‑up activations that keep Moonbug IP front‑of‑mind, helping clients drive acquisition, retention and sponsorship‑led revenue around beloved children’s brands.”
Amrita Sindhu, Head of Distribution and Partnerships, APAC
Moonbug is an award-winning global entertainment company inspiring kids to laugh, learn, and grow. Home to some of the world’s biggest kids’ brands – including CoComelon, Blippi, and Little Angel –Moonbug makes enriching content available on more than 150 platforms worldwide, including Netflix, Disney+, BBC iPlayer, and YouTube Kids. Its brands also span music, audio, games, consumer products, and live experiences.
Genres
Moonbug Entertainment offers family entertainment in Asia, through a mix of curation of our current content on linear and digital platforms with regional partners, and original content and collaborations with local partners such as Mediacorp and Sanrio. Our stories focus on music-driven learning, early childhood development, and everyday life skills. Designed for children aged 0–6 and trusted by parents globally, Moonbug’s portfolio combines high-quality storytelling, repeatable formats, and proven engagement across platforms.
These genres are distributed widely across linear television, AVOD and SVOD platforms, as well as branded digital and social channels, ensuring broad reach and consistent audience engagement across Asian markets.
Original production/co-production
Moonbug continues to develop local and locally relevant productions, collaborations, and formats for Asia, anchored by its globally recognised IP. Recent initiatives include a new multi-year global partnership with Sanrio to create a crossover preschool series, titled CoComelon Playdates with Sanrio Friends, bringing Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, and other Sanrio characters together with JJ and friends. Debuting in 2026, the series is positioned as a major tentpole for Asian audiences. Moonbug also works closely with regional channels and platform partners across Asia, including Moonbug Channel carriage with curated line-ups featuring CoComelon, Blippi, and Little Angel, supporting local scheduling, curation, and language versions.
Blippi’s Singapore Adventures is a 20-episode co-produced live-action series with Mediacorp that takes Blippi to iconic Singapore locations. The series is tailored for regional families while remaining fully exportable to global markets.
Additional brand collaborations include partnerships with travel and lifestyle brands such as AirAsia, through AirAsia Buds animated shorts, telling Asia-based adventure and discovery stories designed for young children and families.
Top shows are…
CoComelon remains the world’s most-watched preschool brand, with new episodes focused on early learning, emotional development, routines, and family moments, available in multiple Asian language dubs.
Blippi continues to perform strongly with new adventures that encourage curiosity, problem-solving, and real-world exploration, supported by extensive localisation.
Little Angel is a fast-growing preschool favourite featuring original songs that help children learn through everyday experiences, widely available in local Asian languages.
Media Prima Content & TV Networks (MPCTN)
31, Jalan Riong, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
E: contentdistribution@mediaprima. com.my
Who’s who...
Nini Yusof CEO, Media Prima Content & TV Networks
Devi Ponusami Manager, Content
Distribution, Media Prima Content & TV Networks
Trends & Outlook 2026
Scripted fiction will remain the primary growth driver, led by long-form series and the rapid expansion of micro drama, which deliver strong engagement and scale effectively across platforms. Films will continue to play a key role, particularly in massappeal genres that perform well across theatrical and digital windows. At the same time, hybrid docudrama formats are gaining momentum, combining factual storytelling with cinematic treatment across investigative, social, travelogue and political engagement content.”
Nini Yusof, Chief Executive Officer, Media Prima Content & TV Networks (MPCTN)
Media Prima Content & TV Networks (MPCTN) is Malaysia’s leading integrated television and content group. Portfolio includes free to air channels TV3, 8TV, TV9 and ntv7, alongside streaming platform Tonton, content studio Primeworks Studios, home shopping network WOWSHOP, and artist management and music label Alternate Records & Talents. MPCTN delivers high-performing local IP across broadcast, digital, film and commerce, driving strong audience reach, box-office success and sustained consumer growth.
Genres
Media Prima Content & TV Networks (MPCTN) delivers programmes across multiple genres, with a defining strength in scripted drama. As Malaysia’s leading drama producer, MPCTN specialises in long form and micro drama series, anchored in romance, melodrama and family centred storytelling, with flagship titles drawing average viewership of around three million and strong audience loyalty across Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore.
Beyond drama, MPCTN produces and distributes films in mass appeal genres including horror, comedy and action, designed to resonate widely as viewing habits continue to evolve across platforms. High-quality documentaries – recognised for a cinematic approach and focused on Islamic narratives, crime investigation, and educational content – further reinforce MPCTN’s position as a trusted storyteller across formats.
Original production/co-production
MPCTN develops compelling, socially relevant original content rooted in real lives and everyday experiences, allowing audiences to connect authentically across platforms. MPCTN is actively involved in local production and regional coproduction. Recent and notable collaborations include documentaries such as Nomad Terakhir, reality and variety collaborations like Mr Player, as well as drama productions including Rumah Menanti Cahaya and Kicking of The Lemoi’s Dream. These projects reflect ongoing partnerships with Korea, China, Japan, Indonesia and Thailand, supporting cross-border creativity and extending the reach of Malaysian content across Southeast Asia.
Top shows are…
Separuh Nafas Cinta / Forced to the Altar
Abandoned on the eve of her wedding, Ariana is forced into a marriage of convenience with Hariz, her fiancé’s younger brother. What begins as a six-month agreement turns into a quiet nightmare under one roof – ruled by a cruel, unforgiving motherin-law. Trapped between duty and desire, Ariana and Hariz must survive love born out of sacrifice, pain, and impossible choices.
Cast: Ariana Yusof, Zazzleen Zulkafli, Amri Dahlan (60x2/3 mins)
�� Micro drama series (@dramasangat) TikTok
Keluarga Itu / That Family
Behind the respected image of a revered Tahfiz figure lies a family quietly unraveling. As Iman and Chempaka struggle to hold their household together, long-buried secrets begin to surface – testing faith, loyalty, and the true meaning of righteousness. When belief is put on trial at home, can virtue survive its hardest test?
Cast: Rosyam Nor, Umie Aida, Puteri Balqis
Genre: Drama (28x42 mins)
�� No.1 Malay drama in 2025
�� No.7 Google Trends of 2025 in Malaysia
�� 1.2 billion social media reach (source: meltwater & sproutsocial)
�� 11 million TV viewership in Malaysia
Sumpah Ibuku / A Mother’s Curse
A resilient single mother reunites with her first love and dares to believe in happiness again. But beneath the warmth of marriage lurks a vengeful mother-in-law and a web of lies meant to destroy it from within. Cast out yet unbroken, Husna’s quiet loyalty becomes the key that exposes betrayal –and restores truth where love was nearly lost.
Cast: Izara Aishah, Remy Ishak, Zara Zya Genre: Drama (20x42 mins)
�� Acquired by iQIYI; ranked top 5 throughout its run
�� 800 million social media reach
�� 9 million+ TV viewers in Malaysia (source: Nielsen)
�� Aired on Singtel Singapore; among the platform’s most-watched dramas
BRU / BREW
This award-winning drama series follows a bighearted mover who dreams of transforming his late father’s battered van into a mobile coffee business. Reality hits hard: capital constraints, ruthless competitors, demanding customers, and his own fiery temper. As ambition threatens to cost him his friendships and family, Shah learns that success means little if you lose the people who believed in you first.
Cast: Shukri Yahaya, Siti Hariesa, Amerul Affendi Genre: Drama (10x21 mins)
�� Directed by Nik Amir Mustapha, one of Malaysia’s most influential contemporary filmmakers, known for award-winning titles including KIL, NOVA, and Imaginur, which have elevated Malaysian cinema on both local & international stages.
Jejak Rasul: Ramadan Di 3 Tanah Suci
This season journeys through the heart of Ramadan across three sacred lands – Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Palestine. From sahur in Makkah to tarawih at Jordan’s Sahabat Mosque and qiyamullail at the Cave of Hira, the series captures moments of devotion where faith, history, and reflection converge.
Host: Fedtri Yahya
Genre: Docu (20x15 mins)
�� One of Malaysia’s longest-running religious documentary series
�� A trusted Ramadan viewing staple
Tinta Syurga / Notes From Heaven
This award-winning special documentary marks Nuzul Al-Quran by tracing the sacred journey of a hand-written Quran – from painstaking calligraphy to mass printing for public use. A rare glimpse into devotion, discipline, and the quiet beauty behind preserving the holy text for generations...
Genre: Documentary (60 mins)
5 Rencah 5 Rasa / 5 Spices 5 Tastes
Celebrates the richness of Malaysian cuisine as skilled chefs bring iconic dishes to life using the signature “5 Spices, 5 Tastes”. Blending traditional recipes with modern twists, each episode offers easy-to-follow cooking techniques, flavourful inspiration and a delicious journey through Malaysia’s diverse food culture.
Host: Dato’ Fazlee Yaakob
Genre: Cooking show (8x21 mins, 2024)
�� Available on Discovery, AFC, meWatch
�� Multi-season series, with earlier seasons featuring celebrity chef Sherson Lian
Asia focus in 2026
We will continue to deliver premium documentary and drama content, reinforcing our position as Malaysia’s leading content producer and a trusted regional supplier. Documentary remains a core pillar of our strategy, spanning magazine formats, investigative journalism, biopics, human-interest and travel storytelling, produced with strong cinematic execution and editorial credibility.
Alongside this, our scripted drama slate continues to perform strongly with toprated and popular titles. Our 2026 focus is to scale documentary and drama productions regionally and deepen partnerships across Asia, positioning Media Prima as a preferred source of impactful, culturally relevant content that travels and delivers across markets.”
Nini Yusof,
Chief Executive Officer,
Media Prima Content & TV Networks (MPCTN)
MQ Worldwide
Cignal TV, Inc. Launchpad Building, Reliance cor. Sheridan Sts., Mandaluyong, Philippines 1550 WhatsApp/Viber: +63 920 968 8843 W: https://mqworldwide.mediaquest. com.ph/
Who’s who...
Jeffrey H. Remigio Vice President, Head of Content Management, Acquisition and Distribution E: JHRemigio@cignaltv.com.ph
Aileen G. Samson AVP, Head of Syndication and Affiliate Sales E: AGSamson@cignaltv.com.ph T: +63 920 968 8843
Melissa M. Regala Manager, Business Development E: MMRegala@cignaltv.com.ph
Asia focus in 2025
The MediaQuest Group is equipped with a full range of media platforms that include traditional TV, DTH, and OTT. We will continue to produce and aggregate content across all platforms that appeals not just to Filipinos, but to the global audience as well. Amidst the fast-evolving media landscape, MQ Worldwide recognizes that the Philippines will always remain a rich source of colorful storytellers and artists. With the recent success of Gomburza, The Kingdom, and Song of the Fireflies across local and international audiences, MQ Worldwide further showcases Filipino creative talent with our upcoming programmes and films.
Jeffrey H. Remigio, Vice President, Head of Content Management, Acquisition and Distribution
MQ Worldwide is the global media content distribution arm of the MediaQuest Group, providing award-winning, innovative and engaging stories from Philippine creative minds that resonate with global audiences. MQ Worldwide brings the latest Filipino content to the rest of the world. These include compelling TV series, awardwinning feature length films, gripping documentaries, and entertaining programmes produced by the MediaQuest Group through MQuest Ventures, Cignal, and TV5, in partnership with TVJ Productions, Viva Communications, and APT Entertainment.
Genres
Drama, Action, Comedy, Horror, Lifestyle, Films, Narrative, Documentaries and Format programmes.
Top shows are…
Song of the Fireflies
Song of the Fireflies is inspired by the true story of the Loboc Children’s Choir from Bohol, Philippines. Through their unique singing talent and the sheer determination of their teacher, the group has made waves in the music world and brought pride and honor to the Philippines from the 1980s to the present day. Genre: Musical Drama. Length: 95 mins
The Kingdom
The Kingdom features a reimagined Philippines that was never colonized. In the Kingdom of Kalayaan, Lakan Makisig faces a dilemma over who among his three children will inherit the throne: Magat Bagwis, known for his temper; Dayang Matimyas, who is at odds with him due to her past forbidden love; and Dayang Lualhati, the closes to his heart. The conflict escalates when Lualhati is kidnapped by unknown parties while on the way to her wedding with a Thai prince. Genre: Drama. Length: 133 mins
Just Revenge
Norman dela Cruz is a working student aspiring to become a lawyer. But his life takes an unexpected turn when his mother and a retired judge named Benito Balmores engage in an intense legal dispute. As a consequence, Benito orders the murder of both Norman and his mother. Norman survives the ordeal and vows to avenge the murder of his mother, yet he finds himself falling in love with Benito’s daughter Mercy. Genre: Action Drama. Episodes/length: 158x30 mins
MyContent Distribution Sdn. Bhd. Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia E: MyContent.Distribution@gmail.com W: https://mycontent.my/
Who’s who...
Lyn Nasihin Managing Director Seelan Paul AI Driven Content Lead
With over 25 years in content and product development across TV, radio, and digital, Seelan is the former CEO of Media Prima Radio and former COO of Media Prima TV Networks. Widely respected for launching successful content products and championing audience-first strategies, he is now actively developing AI fluency to enhance storytelling and strengthen operational thinking. Bringing a builder’s mindset to this evolving space, he continues to craft meaningful, relevant content across multiple platforms.
MyContent Distribution is a Malaysian content distribution company specializes in acquiring and licensing a wide array of content across various platforms. Our catalog has a rich selection of films, television series, documentaries, and digital content, catering to the diverse tastes of audiences locally and internationally. MyContent is also actively involved in content production, collaborating with talented filmmakers, producers, and creative professionals to develop original and compelling projects. Through strategic partnerships, marketing initiatives, and a dedication to excellence, MyContent continues to shape the landscape of the entertainment industry in Malaysia.
Genres
Malaysian films, documentary, series, magazine.
Original production/co-production
MyContent produces originals, co-productions, and ready-made content.
Top shows are…
Tegkang (Film)
Set in the breathtaking highlands of Bario, Sarawak, Tegkang is a heartwarming and emotional drama that follows Rinai, a determined young woman with a condition that sets her apart, as she fights to fulfill a lifelong dream. Caught between tradition, truth, and love, her journey unfolds amidst the vibrant culture of the Kelabit tribe and the beauty of rural Sarawak. This Sarawakianmade film blends romance, disability, and empowerment –championing the strength of community and the spirit of perseverance. With rich cinematography and an authentic local voice, Tegkang is a powerful, universal story ready to move global audiences.
Grit: Bonnie Bunyau Gustin
Grit: Bonnie Bunyau Gustin is an inspiring true story of resilience, grit, and triumph. From a quiet rural village to the world stage, it follows Bonnie Bunyau Gustin – a determined para powerlifter – who defies the odds, pushes through intense physical pain, and breaks world records on his way to Paralympic greatness. More than a sports story, Grit is a celebration of spirit, sacrifice, and the unyielding pursuit of excellence.
Tebus (Film)
Tebus is a gripping Malaysian thriller about redemption, secrets, and second chances. When a former criminal is forced to confront his dark past to save his kidnapped daughter, he is pulled into a dangerous game of cat and mouse. With time running out and enemies closing in, Tebus delivers high-stakes suspense, emotional depth, and unexpected twists –showcasing the best of Malaysian action storytelling with global appeal.
NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution
W: www.nbcuniversal.com
Singapore (Asia HQ): 10 Collyer Quay, #20-05/10, Ocean Financial Center, Singapore 049315
T: +65 6675 1296
Japan: Atago Greenhills MORI Tower, Atago 2-5-1, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-6208 Japan
T: +81 3-6860-8967
Korea: 13th Fl. D1, D Tower, 17 Jong-ro 3-gil Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea 03155
China: Room 1903-1908, ICC Office Building 2, No. 288 South Shaanxi Road, Shanghai, China, 200031
Who’s who... SALES
Chris Taylor Managing Director, APAC, TV Distribution and International Networks & DTC
E: chris.taylor@nbcuni.com
Rajiv Dhawn SVP, Sales Liaison, Asia
E: Rajiv.Dhawn@nbcuni.com
Atsushi Miyasaka SVP, Sales Liaison, Japan & Korea
E: Atsushi.Miyasaka@nbcuni.com
Barry (Bumsun) Choi VP, Sales Liaison, Japan & Korea
E: Bumsun.Choi@nbcuni.com
Jessy Tse VP, Sales Liaison
E: Jessy.Tse@nbcuni.com
Susan Liu Director, Sales Liaison China
E: susan.liu@nbcuni.com
Gorden Li Manager, Sales Liaison
E: Gorden.Li@nbcuni.com
Yuki Yoshida Sales Manager, Japan
E: Yuki.Yoshida@nbcuni.com
Lynn Zhou Manager, Sales Liaison (China & Mongolia)
E: Lynn.zhou@nbcuni.com
PRODUCTION
Linfield Ng VP, Format Sales & Production Asia
E: Linfield.Ng@nbcuni.com
NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution is responsible for licensing and distributing NBCUniversal product to all linear and streaming platforms in North America and 200+ territories internationally. This includes a vast and diverse content portfolio of over 6,500 feature films and 170,000 television episodes, including current and classic titles, unscripted, kids, sports, news, and long and shortform programming from Universal Pictures, Focus Features, Universal Television, UCP, Universal International Studios, Sky Studios, Universal Television Alternative Studio, NBC Late Night properties, DreamWorks Animation, Universal Pictures Content Group, Telemundo, and more, as well as locally produced content from around the world.
Genres
We license film and TV content from all genres.
Original production/co-production
NBCUniversal Formats, which is part of Universal International Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group, is the global sales team for scripted and unscripted formats. In 2024, the division strengthened its presence across Asia, including continued distribution of Korean formats – My Ranking (DiTurn) and Drive Thru-Oke (Space Rabbit); Spanish formats – 20 Little Piggy Banks and Don’t Say It (Phileas Productions) and The Secret Game Show Season 2, co-produced with ABC Japan, returned. In India, major first launches were secured, with Million Dollar Listing India on Sony Liv and Monk India debuting this year on JioHotstar, in addition to returning series SNL Korea (Coupang Play), Hollywood Game Night Thailand (Channel 3), and Singer Auction Vietnam (VTV3).
Top shows are…
All Her Fault
Marissa Irvine (Sarah Snook, Succession) arrives to collect her young son Milo from his first playdate, but the woman who answers the door isn’t a mother she recognizes. She doesn’t have Milo and has never heard of him. And so, begins every parent’s worst nightmare.
Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy
This gripping drama series peels back the twisted layers of Gacy’s life while weaving in heartrending stories of his victims; exploring the grief, guilt, and trauma of their families and friends, and exposing the systemic failures, missed opportunities and societal prejudices that fueled his reign of terror.
Suits LA
Ted Black (Stephen Amell, Arrow), a former New York federal prosecutor, has reinvented himself representing the most powerful clients in Los Angeles. His firm is at a crisis point, and he must embrace a role he’s disdained his entire career. Ted is surrounded by a stellar group of characters who test their loyalties to Ted and each other while they can’t help but mix their personal and professional lives. All this occurs while we slowly unravel the events that years ago led Ted to leave behind everything and everyone he loved.
Asia focus in 2025
In 2025, our focus in Asia remains clear: delivering bold, premium storytelling that captivates audiences and drives engagement across platforms. We continue to expand our slate with a mix of high-impact scripted dramas, gripping true-crime series, and compelling character-driven narratives that resonate with viewers in this dynamic region. Our upcoming lineup reflects this commitment and includes series such as All Her Fault, a riveting psychological thriller that taps into the growing appetite for layered, suspenseful storytelling; Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy, which builds on the success of premium investigative crime documentaries, a genre that continues to attract strong viewership across Asia; and Suits LA, the expansion of the hit franchise, blending legal drama with high-stakes power plays, set against the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles. Additionally, Grosse Pointe Garden Society is a sharp, darkly comedic take on suburban intrigue; Atomic is a high-octane drama set in the world of nuclear espionage; and The Death of Bunny Munro is a visually striking adaptation of Nick Cave’s acclaimed novel, uniquely blending dark humor and emotional depth.”
Rajiv Dhawn, SVP, Sales Liaison, Asia
OGM UNIVERSE
Tomtom Mah. İstiklal Cad. Mısır Apt. No:163/17, Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Turkey Zip Code: 34433
W: www.ogmuniverse.com ogm_universe
Who’s who...
Ekin Koyuncu Karaman Global Distribution & Partnership Director
E: ekinkoyuncu@ogmuniverse.com
Mikaela Perez Sales Director (LATAM, US and IBERIA)
E: mikaelaperez@ogmuniverse.com
Canan Koca Sales Executive (CEE, Baltics & Europe)
E: canankoca@ogmuniverse.com
Mina Aslan Sales Executive (Asia, Africa, and Inflight)
E: mina.aslan@ogmuniverse.com
Nesrin Özkalay Marketing & PR Director
E: nesrineyupoglu@ogmuniverse.com
Trends & Outlook 2025
Our priority at OGM UNIVERSE is to deliver premium, emotionally charged Turkish dramas that resonate with global audiences – and Asia is at the heart of that strategy. With younger viewers driving demand for bold, authentic storytelling, the appetite for high-quality, character-driven content continues to grow across the region. Global successes like The Fall of the King, Stickman, and Broken Destiny prove that Turkish drama travels. Our diverse slate of ready-made titles and adaptable scripted formats positions us perfectly to meet Asia’s evolving content needs.”
OGM UNIVERSE, powered by OGM Pictures, was established in 2023 to centralize and distribute top Turkish drama series globally. Through partnerships and collaborations, it aims to connect with international buyers, offering a diverse portfolio of Turkish content. Expanding into new markets is one of the company’s goals, as well as collaborating and co-producing with global partners in the future. With this move, the company is strengthening global ties, fostering direct relationships, and positioning itself as the world’s go-to source for Turkish drama.
Top shows are…
The Fall Of The King
Kenan Baran – The King – appears to have it all: wealth, power, and the perfect wife. But beneath the surface, betrayal, desire, and old wounds threaten to shatter his empire. When one woman from his past reclaims her strength and another from a modest life becomes an unexpected temptation, Kenan’s reign begins to crumble. The Fall of the King is a gripping tale of passion, power, and the inevitable price of a life built on lies. OGM Pictures Production, STAR TV Broadcast. Genre: Drama. Episodes/length: 42x45 mins
Six of Us
Six of Us is a powerful drama about six siblings – Azize, Cemo, Zeliha, Fidan, Samet, and Balım – who flee Istanbul after the brutal murder of their parents. Pursued by Azize’s estranged father, Yavuz, they struggle to survive until they find refuge with their uncle Aslan. Azize, the eldest, becomes the protector of her siblings and is forced into a marriage with Devran to end a blood feud, sparking an unexpected love. As Cemo grapples with his rebellious nature and feelings for Melis, Zeliha hides a dangerous affair with Yusuf, while Fidan works tirelessly to keep the family together. Samet and Balım navigate the harsh realities of their new life. At its core, the series explores themes of family, love, sacrifice, and the fight for survival amid both external threats and internal turmoil. OGM Pictures Production. STAR TV Broadcast. Genre: Drama. Episodes/length: 96x45 mins
Dilemma
Dilemma is a gripping drama about Neslihan Turhan, a renowned journalist known for her honesty, who faces the most difficult choice of her life when her son is accused of murder. Torn between her dedication to the truth and her instinct to protect her child, Neslihan’s values are tested as her world unravels. Will she risk everything, even her son’s freedom, to pursue justice? This emotionally charged series explores the limits of morality, truth, and motherhood in the face of unimaginable conflict. OGM Pictures Production, Amazon Prime Broadcast. Genre: Drama, Thriller. Episodes/length: 8x45 mins
Asia focus in 2025
Our focus is to deepen strategic partnerships across Asia, bringing OGM UNIVERSE’s premium Turkish dramas and scripted formats to new platforms and audiences. With proven global hits alongside exciting new titles launching in the 2025/26 season, we aim to expand our presence in key markets, drive localisation opportunities, and collaborate with broadcasters and streamers to meet Asia’s evolving content needs.”
Ekin Koyuncu Karaman, Global Distribution & Partnership Director
Paramount Global Content Distribution 5555 Melrose Ave. Los Angeles CA 90038 U.S.
W: www.paramount.com
Who’s who...
Jonathan Greenberg EVP, Content Licensing Regional Sales, North Asia
Nicole Sinclair SVP, Content Licensing, South Asia (Australia, New Zealand, SEA, India)
June Choi VP, Regional Content Licensing – Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Mongolia
Hiromichi Sato VP, Content Licensing – Japan
Teng Yong VP Content Licensing and Digital Sales, Kids Animation – China and Taiwan
Alysha Chopra Executive Director, Content Licensing – SEA, India
Chris Safford Executive Director, Content Licensing - SEA
Trista Chang Director, Content Licensing – China
Joyce Smith Director, Content Licensing – Australia, New Zealand
Emily Brouggy Sales Manager, Content Licensing, Australia, New Zealand and SEA
Asia focus in 2026
In 2026, Paramount will continue to bring the best of Hollywood to audiences across Asia through strategic licensing of our acclaimed movies and series. By partnering with leading broadcasters and platforms, we’re delivering premium entertainment that captivates viewers and reflects our commitment to global storytelling. This approach strengthens our regional presence, deepens audience engagement, and reinforces Paramount’s role as a trusted source of world-class content in Asia’s dynamic media landscape.”
Nicole Sinclair, SVP, Content Licensing, South Asia (Australia, New Zealand, SEA, India)
Paramount Global Content Distribution, a division of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (Nasdaq: PSKY), is a leading distributor of premium content across multiple media platforms throughout the global marketplace. The division’s portfolio is comprised of some of the world’s most recognized brands, including feature films and television programs from Paramount Pictures, Paramount Television, CBS Studios, CBS Media Ventures, CBS News, SHOWTIME Studios, Nickelodeon, MTV Entertainment Studios, Republic Pictures, Miramax and third-party partners including MRC. The division also has the largest distributed library of series and film titles, including global franchises such as CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, NCIS, Star Trek, the Yellowstone franchise, Top Gun and Transformers. In addition, the division licenses a diverse lineup of scripted and unscripted formats for local production and international co-productions.
Genres
Paramount Global Content Distribution licenses all genres including feature films, which includes non-theatrical releases, television series covering drama, comedy, unscripted including late night, daytime and reality competition, kids animation programming, international co-productions, factuals as well as news programming and documentaries.
Trends & Outlook 2026
• The demand for original new series and features plus franchise features will continue to be strong across Asia. Local content in North Asia will continue to dominate but strong Hollywood content will also continue to be in demand.
• Short form vertical drama content will continue to grow across Asia.
• Pre-K animation series continue to perform very well on the digital platforms in Mainland China and expect the trend to continue in 2026.”
Jonathan Greenberg, EVP, Content Licensing Regional Sales, North Asia
Original production/co-production
• Ray Donovan India Season 2 – Netflix launched on June 13, 2025
• The Good Wife India Tamil Season 1 – JioStar launched on July 4, 2025
• Vietnam’s Next Top Model Season 9 – VTV9 launched on August 3, 2025
• The Good Wife Hindi Season 2 – JioStar will launch on September 19, 2025
Top shows are…
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
Our lives are the sum of our choices. Tom Cruise is Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. Genre: Feature. Length: 169 mins
MobLand
MOBLAND stars Tom Hardy, Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan as the head of an organized crime family, fighting for power within a global crime syndicate. Genre: Scripted series. Episode/length: 10x60 mins
PAW Patrol
Nickelodeon and Spin Master Entertainment’s hit animated preschool series PAW Patrol stars seven heroic rescue pups Chase, Marshall, Rocky, Rubble, Zuma, Skye and Everest – who are led by a tech-savvy boy named Ryder. Together they work hard to protect the Adventure Bay community believing no job is too big, no pup is too small! The series features a curriculum that focuses on citizenship, social skills and problemsolving. Genre: Animated series. Episode/length: 13x30 mins
PBS Distribution
10 Guest St., Boston MA 02135 U.S.A. Screening: https://pbsinternational.org/
Who’s Who...
Anna Alvord
Director of Sales Operations
E: agalvord@pbs.org
M: +1 (617) 945 4711
Trends & Outlook 2025
• Increased openness to LGBTQ+ Topics in Storytelling We are noticing a growing openness toward LGBTQ+ themes in content. While the region is gradually embracing diverse perspectives, there is a noticeable effort to catch up with global trends in inclusive storytelling. This shift creates opportunities for distributors to offer authentic and meaningful LGBTQ+ narratives that resonate with younger, more progressive audiences, while still respecting cultural nuances.
• Demand for Innovative Takes on Major Anniversaries
We forecast a surge in demand for innovative approaches to major anniversaries. As audiences seek fresh perspectives on familiar historical stories, there will be a growing emphasis on reimagining significant events through creative storytelling.
Asia focus in 2025
PBS Distribution delivers high-quality documentary and children’s programming to global audiences. As the international co-production and distribution arm of PBS, it offers award-winning content, including Ken Burns films, PBS KIDS series, and documentaries from NOVA, FRONTLINE, AMERICAN EXPERIENCE and more. With a robust catalog, PBS Distribution provides exceptional service to their partners, building strong client relationships while entertaining audiences worldwide across platforms and formats.
Genres
Factual, Science, History, Current Affairs, Lifestyle, Arts & Culture and Kids.
Top shows are…
The American Revolution : A Film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein & David Schmidt
The American Revolution, our six-part, twelve-hour series on America’s founding struggle, will present the story of the men and women of the Revolutionary generation, their humanity in victory and defeat, and the crisis that they lived through. By weaving together accounts of American political leaders and their British counterparts with the perspectives of the so-called ordinary people who waged and witnessed war, The American Revolution will be an expansive, evenhanded look at the virtues and the contradictions in the fight for independence and the birth of the United States. Episodes/length: 6x120 mins. Find out more.
Women of World War II : The Untold Stories
Uncover the hidden history of World War II with firsthand accounts from the women who cracked the codes and built the ships. With exclusive, never-beforeseen interviews – from “Fly Girls” who saved their fellow pilots, to “Rosie-the-Riveters” who kept those planes in the air – learn how these unsung heroes inspired and empowered future generations by winning the war. Episodes/length: 1x60 mins
Building Stuff
Engineering is all around us, and we humans have been doing it forever. But how does it actually work? Find out by watching some of the most creative folks in the game build stuff that helps amplify our abilities and alter our environment for the
In 2025, PBS Distribution’s primary focus in Asia is to expand its reach and deepen partnerships with both pan-regional and local streaming platforms. PBS is known for being the most trusted documentary brand in the U.S., with a strong commitment to providing authentic, reliable, and thought-provoking content. This aligns perfectly with the needs of streaming platforms, where audiences are increasingly seeking high quality factual programming. As streaming platforms continue to dominate, PBS Distribution aims to be a key content provider for those platforms, offering a unique value proposition of trust, depth, and quality.”
Anna Alvord, Director of Sales Operations
better. Experience the ups and downs with engineers as they design, build and test their way through challenges, inspiring our inner “maker”. Episodes/length: 3x60 mins. Find out more.
Seven.One Studios International is a leading TV distributor of scripted, formats and factual shows from outstanding production companies, third party producers and digital content partners. With offices in Munich and London, Seven.One Studios International coproduces and finances global entertainment, and distributes hit content to over 200 territories worldwide. Seven.One Studios International is the new name of Red Arrow Studios International. Seven.One Studios International is part of Seven.One Studios, a ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE company.
Seven.One Studios International Medienallee 7, 85774 Unterfoehring, Germany
T: +49 89 9507 7303
W: sevenonestudiosinternational.com
E: sales@sevenonestudios.com
Who’s Who... Joyce Dröse Sales Manager (Asia, Africa, Nordics, Inflight) E: joyce.droese@sevenonestudios.com
Trends & Outlook 2025
Asian audiences continue to embrace long-running scripted series featuring beloved characters. A prime example is our acclaimed crime drama Vienna Blood, which recently launched its fourth season and was acquired by BBC Asia, with the help of Bomanbridge Media. Similarly, high-end scripted dramas like Plan B and The Gone have successfully returned for second seasons, with Plan B already greenlit for a third.”
Asia focus in 2025
Our priority remains premium drama and expanding long-running hit series, such as Departure, which performed strongly across Asia and debuted on Netflix across several territories earlier this year to great success. In the format space, we are emphasizing major global franchises like Married at First Sight and Stranded on Honeymoon Island, alongside forthcoming launches such as The Hunt, already commissioned by Channel 4 in the UK, which we recently announced. Our partner Bomanbridge Media is strengthening the presence of our catalog across mainland China, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan, while I lead efforts in India, Japan, and Korea.”
Joyce Droese, Sales Manager (Asia, Africa, Nordics, Inflight)
Genres
Scripted, Formats, Factual
Original production/co-production
Seven.One Studios International is known as a destination for strong commercial entertainment with broad appeal, spanning premium returning English language dramas, impactful foreign language dramas, and innovative formats. These continue to be our top priorities, along with a selection of premium factual content.
Top shows are…
The Gone S2
Detectives Theo Richter and Diana Huia are back, racing to stop a deadly killer while unearthing buried secrets and hidden traumas.
Written by Anna McPartlin & Michael Bennett. Directed by Dathai Keane & Peter Burger. Starring Richard Flood, Acushla-Tara Kupe, Carolyn Bracken, Michelle Fairley, Wayne Hapi, Vanessa Rare, Rachel Morgan. Genre: Scripted/Crime Drama. Producer/Broadcaster: Kingfisher Films & Keeper Pictures in association with Southern Light Films for TVNZ (New Zealand) and RTÉ (Ireland). Episodes/length: 6x60 mins
Plan B S2
The high-concept psychological drama returns for a second season; idealistic cop Mia Mia journeys into the past with unexpected consequences. Created/Written/ Directed by Jean-François Asselin. Starring Vinessa Antoine, Vincent Leclerc, Sarah Booth, Rossif Sutherland, Patrick Emmanuel Abelard. Genre: Scripted/Drama. Producer/Broadcaster: KOTV for CBC Gem (Canada).
Episodes/length: 6x45 mins
Vienna Blood S4
The thrilling crime drama set in 1900s Vienna, from acclaimed screenwriter Steve Thompson,
Steve Thompson. Starring
Bullmore, Conleth Hill. Crime Drama. Producer/Broadcaster: Endor Productions and MR Film for ARD (Germany) and ORF (Austria).
Episodes/length: 2x90 mins or 4x45 mins
Sony Pictures Entertainment
77 Robinson Road, #19-01 Robinson 77
Singapore 068896
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation. SPE’s global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition, and distribution; TV production, acquisition, and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. SPE has one of the largest media footprints in APAC, with regional and local offices, including Singapore, Mumbai, Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul, Sydney, Bangkok, and Hong Kong. Sony Pictures Television also operates dozens of wholly-owned or joint-venture production companies around the world.
Genres
W: https://connect.sonypictures.com/ @ SPTVInternational @ sptvintl
Who’s who...
Singapore: Adam Herr
Senior Vice President, Distribution, Asia Pacific
E: Adam_Herr@spe.sony.com
Beijing: Dai Huang
Senior Vice President, Distribution, Greater China
E: Dai_Huang@spe.sony.com
Hong Kong: Beedo Chan
Vice President, Brand & Multichannel Marketing, Asia
E: Beedo_Chan@spe.sony.com
Mumbai: Sonika Bhasin
Vice President, Distribution, India
E: Sonika_Bhasin@spe.sony.com
Seoul: Giro Doo
Vice President, Distribution, South Korea
E: Giro_Doo@spe.sony.com
Singapore: Eugene Lin
Vice President, Distribution, S.E Asia
E: Eugene_Lin@spe.sony.com
Singapore: Tim Harris
Vice President, Transactional Sales and Emerging Media, APAC
E: Tim_Harris@spe.sony.com
Sydney: Carolyn Ozkoseoglu
Vice President, Co-Head of Distribution, Australia & New Zealand
E: Carolyn_Ozkoseoglu@spe.sony.com
Sydney: Julia Salter
Vice President, Co-Head of Distribution, Australia & New Zealand
E: Julia_Salter@spe.sony.com
Tokyo: Iwao Saito
General Manager, Distribution, Japan
E: Iwao_Saito@spe.sony.com
Trends & Outlook 2025
SPE distributes an offering that has something for everyone, including world-class local productions, premium Hollywood faire, and a selection of international feature films, TV series, formats, and anime spanning every genre. This includes everything from critically acclaimed English-language scripted series such as Doc and Red Eye, to fan-favorite anime like Nyaight of the Living Cat, to internationally renowned unscripted entertainment and reality formats that are beloved by Asian audiences like Shark Tank and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
Original production
SPE collaborates with creators, producers, and talents globally to develop and produce local formats and original productions for local audiences. Shark Tank continues to do exceptionally well in India, Thailand, and Vietnam, and continues to expand its footprint with new local versions in Pakistan and Bangladesh. Notably in 2025, we will debut a brand-new anime title called Nyaight of the Living Cat, which will capture the hearts of both anime fans and cat lovers. Following the success of the Korean movie Hijack 1971, we will distribute another Korean movie The Interview, releasing in South Korea later this year. Look for more local original productions and adaptations this year from Sony Pictures across the region.
Asia focus in 2025
We continue to focus on great storytelling and connecting with local audiences wherever they are. Our goal is to find the best home for our amazing content; to work with our partners to create local content that satisfies local tastes; and to expand our social media footprint to engage viewers across Asia so we can best super-serve our fans.”
Adam Herr, Senior Vice President, Distribution, Asia Pacific
Top shows are…
Long Bright River
Based on The New York Times bestselling and “Good Morning America” acclaimed novel that former President Barack Obama listed as one of his favorite books of 2020, Long Bright River is a character-driven thriller series about two sisters. Mickey (Amanda Seyfried) is a patrol officer; Kacey lives on the same streets that her sister patrols, trapped in the vice of addiction. When Kacey disappears at the same time that a series of murders begins in the neighborhood, Mickey must unlock the secrets of their past to solve the mystery of her sister’s disappearance. Genre: Drama. Episodes/length: 8x60 mins
This City is Ours
People continue to watch more content than ever across new platforms, new media, long-form, and short-form. There is something for everyone and we continue to explore all of the new channels to reach our audiences where they are and to monetize our vast library of movies, series, and formats.
Consumers are looking for stories that resonate and there is a growing demand for IP adaptations from books, games, manga and webtoons, which SPE has leaned into with offerings like the beautiful Long Bright River; The Narrow Road to the Deep North which recently premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival; the upcoming spinoff Outlander: Blood of My Blood; the critically-acclaimed The Last of Us and Twisted Metal, which returns for a second season this summer. Anime is cross-border, cross-cultural, and cross-generational. We have added significant anime content to our distribution portfolio working with Crunchyroll and are continuing to build our anime catalog with new and beloved titles.”
Set and filmed in Liverpool, This City is Ours is the story of Michael, a man who for all of his adult life has been involved in organised crime, working for his friend and the gang leader Ronnie. When Ronnie begins to hint at retirement, Michael too begins to imagine another life. Because, for the first time in his life, Michael is in love. For the first time in his life, he sees beyond the day-to-day, he sees a future: something to win and something to lose –Diana. Genre: Drama. Episodes/length: 8x60 mins
Adam Herr, Senior Vice President, Distribution, Asia Pacific
Viaplay Content Distribution
610 Chiswick High Road
London, W4 5RU, United Kingdom
T: +44(0)2087425100
E: ContentDistribution@viaplaygroup.com
W: www.viaplaycontentdistribution.com
Who’s Who...
Vanda Rapti EVP Viaplay Select & Content Distribution
E: vanda.rapti@viaplaygroup.com
Alexandra Aldred VP Viaplay Select & Content Distribution
E: alexandra.aldred@viaplaygroup.com
Joan Cruells VP Partnership, Growth & Marketing, International SVOD
E: joan.cruells@viaplaygroup.com
Monty Ghai Asia SVOD Agent
E: monty@brandwith.tv
Asia focus in 2026
Asia is central to Viaplay’s international growth strategy as streaming bundles and telco partnerships reshape the region’s media landscape. Viaplay Select and Viaplay Film & Series provide partners with curated Nordic and European storytelling that helps them stand out in crowded markets while delivering high-quality content with built-in efficiencies. Our collaborations have included WOWOW in Japan, LGU+ in Korea, Mola in Indonesia and SBS in Australia. With rising demand for scripted formats, local adaptations, Nordic Noir, true crime and sports documentaries, Viaplay is well positioned to support partners across Asia in 2026.”
Vanda Rapti, EVP
Viaplay Select & Content Distribution
Viaplay Content Distribution, Viaplay Group’s international division, delivers the best of Nordic and distinct European storytelling worldwide through three complementary models: content sales, the Viaplay Film & Series SVOD product, and Viaplay Select. The specialty SVOD service offers thousands of premium hours via partners such as Amazon Prime Video Channels, Comcast, Roku, Xumo, Canal+ (Polska), Rogers, while Viaplay Select provides a curated “service within a service” to streamers and PayTV Platforms now in 30+ markets.
Genres
Our inventory spans high-end series and feature films across Nordic noir, crime, thriller and drama, alongside bold young-adult content and sports, lifestyle and crime documentaries. We specialise in distinctive European storytelling with emotional depth, authenticity and strong international appeal.
Two standout productions from our 2025 slate
A Life’s Worth – A Viaplay–Arte co-production set during the Bosnian conflict, exploring moral dilemmas within a forgotten European war. Starring Edvin Ryding, the drama has already earned international festival recognition. Vanguard – An SVT–N8 co-production distributed by Viaplay. Starring Jakob Oftebro, this sweeping drama spans the 1970s and 80s, beginning in New York and charting the rise of a visionary who reshaped media and telecoms – real-life Succession meets Wolf of Wall Street.
Trends & Outlook 2026
Asia’s media landscape will be shaped by accelerating cordcutting - with tens of millions of subscribers expected to transition away from linear pay TV, alongside the rise of operator-led streaming bundles. Buyers are increasingly focused on adaptable IP, coproduction opportunities, and format sales that balance risk with creative ambition. Distinctive, character driven storytelling remains in demand, while consolidation, aggregation, and smarter deal structures will define the next phase of growth, creating new opportunities for collaboration across the region.”
Vanda Rapti, EVP Viaplay Select & Content Distribution
Top Shows are…
Jana – Marked for Life
When Sweden’s top migration official is murdered, emotionally guarded prosecutor Jana Berzelius is drawn into a case that hits close to home. A mysterious boy at the crime scene bears the same scar as Jana, unlocking traumatic memories of her past as a child soldier. To stop a killer, she must confront the secrets she has buried. Based on Emelie Schepp’s bestselling novels, with over 3 million copies across 30 countries. Genre: Crime, Thriller, Nordic Noir. Episodes/ length: 6x45 mins
Ronja, the Robber’s Daughter S1–2
A landmark Nordic fantasy, Ronja brings Astrid Lindgren’s classic to life with cinematic scale. In a mystical forest, Ronja forms a forbidden bond with Birk, the son of a rival clan, triggering a family feud as a ruthless bailiff threatens them all. Genre: Kids, Family, Fantasy, Adventure. Episodes/ length: 12x45 mins (2 seasons)
Verstappen – Anatomy of a Champion
This series offers unprecedented access to Max Verstappen, tracing his journey from childhood prodigy to one of Formula 1’s defining champions through intimate interviews. Genre: Biography, Sports Documentary. Episodes/length: 3x45 mins
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
ABC Ultimo Centre, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007, Australia
E: international.distribution@abc.net.au
ABC Australia is the Australian Broadcasting Corporation ’s international television and digital service, available in 38 countries across Asia and the Pacific. ABC Australia aims to inform, entertain, and inspire international audiences with a uniquely Australian perspective. Our content offering features the ABC’s best in news and current affairs journalism, live coverage of Australian sports and special events, as well as compelling documentaries, factual series, and lifestyle programs curated to resonate with audiences across Asia and the Pacific.
https://www.abc.net.au/asia/abcaustralia
W: https://www.abc.net.au/asia/abcaustralia
Who’s who...
Claire M Gorman Head, ABC International E: Gorman.Claire.M@abc.net.au
Nesryn Bouziane Lead, International Broadcast & Digital Services
E: Bouziane.Nesryn@abc.net.au
In an age of growing disinformation and media fragmentation, trusted, independent journalism is more essential than ever. In 2025, ABC Australia will strengthen its role as a reliable source of news and storytelling across Asia and the Pacific. As Australia’s international broadcaster, we will focus on high-impact current affairs, compelling Australian stories, and expanded regional coverage. We will also grow our reach by forming new rebroadcast partnerships, ensuring more audiences across the region have access to accurate, factbased content that informs, educates, and builds trust.
M Gorman, Head, ABC International
ABC Australia is a premier news and factual television service, distributed through an extensive network of over 100 rebroadcast partners across Asia and the Pacific. Our distribution network includes some of the region’s most respected and influential media organisations, ensuring widespread access to our content. ABC Australia proudly presents a diverse lineup of high-quality Australian programming, including trusted and independent news and current affairs delivered by our expert newsrooms and correspondents around the world. We also offer live coverage of major Australian sports, such as the AFL and AFLW, along with iconic events like the Sydney New Year’s Eve fireworks. In addition, ABC Australia features a curated selection of compelling Australian documentaries, factual series, and lifestyle programmes. To better serve our diverse audience, we offer a variety of factual content in Vietnamese, Chinese, and Bahasa Indonesian.
ABC Asia is the ABC’s new digital hub for Asia-related content, connecting the region with Australian stories and conversations. It is the latest addition to ABC International’s suite of broadcast and digital services for overseas audiences, including ABC iview – our unique international video-on-demand platform featuring the best of ABC news and current affairs, along with selected factual, documentary, and lifestyle content. ABC iview also offers a live stream of the ABC News channel.
Target Audience
ABC Australia is aimed at English speakers (and learners!) with an interest in Australia, in particular educated regional influencers in all key markets in Asia and the Pacific. It is also designed to keep Australians living and travelling in the region in touch with their home.
Content
ABC Australia’s programme line-up is made up of approximately 75% highquality, independent news and current affairs produced in ABC newsrooms. The remaining 25% features a rich and engaging selection of Australian content, chosen for its appeal to audiences in Asia and the Pacific. This portion includes content for which the ABC holds 100% of the rights, allowing us to offer it exclusively to our broadcast partners. In addition to investing in original content production, ABC Australia also acquires programmes from both commercial and non-commercial producers on a non-exclusive basis, ensuring a diverse and compelling offering for our audience.
Celestial Tiger Entertainment Suite 1603, Kwun Tong Harbour Plaza, 182 Wai Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong
T: +852 2239 6000
W: www.celestialtiger.com company/celestial-tiger-entertainment-limited
Who’s who...
Ofanny Choi
Chief Executive Officer
E: Ofanny.Choi@celestialtiger.com
Annie Lim
Vice President, Sales & Marketing
E: Annie.Lim@celestialtiger.com
Jamie Osmund
Executive Director, Technology & Product
E: Jamie.Osmund@celestialtiger.com
AI, Short form content & local production.”
Asia focus in 2026
Expanding CMGO into more territories, even going beyond Southeast Asia.”
Ofanny Choi, Chief Executive Officer
Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE) operates the first-ever Chinese movies app in the region, CMGO, as well as the largest bouquet of panAsian channels dedicated to Asian entertainment – Celestial Movies, CM+, CCM, Celestial Movies Pinoy, PopC, KIX, Thrill and Miao Mi. A leader in Asian and Chinese language content, CTE’s services cover the most popular entertainment genres in Asia and beyond.
Linear television channels in Asia
CTE has eight core channel brands with 11 feeds, covering 12 territories. All channels are localized through subtitling or dubbing.
Celestial Movies is the leading premium Chinese movie channel powered by exclusive output deals with top Hong Kong movie studios.
CM+ features the latest Blockbusters and exclusive movies from across Asia in Singapore.
CCM presents masterpieces of Chinese cinema, tapping into the worldrenowned Shaw Brothers Library amongst others.
Celestial Movies Pinoy is a tagalized Chinese movie channel offering blockbusters and great classic movies.
PopC showcases the best online movies from China.
KIX is the ultimate destination for Asian action entertainment.
Thrill is Asia’s first regional movie channel dedicated to the widely popular horror, thriller and suspense genres.
Miao Mi is the Mandarin edutainment service created for preschool kids across Asia.
Target audience
CTE’s channels appeal to a wide age group from 3-65, with something for everyone in the family. Celestial Movies, CM+, Celestial Movies Pinoy, PopC, KIX and Thrill target adults 18-45; CCM targets adults 35-65; and Miao Mi is for kids 3-6.
Channel/service
CTE offers all forms of ondemand rights across all linear channels. In addition, it has launched a SVOD Chinese Movies streaming app, CMGO, since August 2024 and the app is now available across all major platforms and telcos in Singapore and Malaysia. Other Southeast Asian market launches to follow.
Content strategy
Most of CTE’s content comes from Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia, along with all Pay TV and Digital rights. Fresh content offering in 2026 looks to be at least 200 titles. Local original production in Asia is also one of the directions that CTE is exploring in 2026.
Deutsche Welle (DW)
No. 30, Lorong Bukit Pantai, Lucky Garden Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
T: +60 3 2093 0866
W: www.dw.com
https://b2b.dw.com/
Who’s who...
Daniel Vogelgesang Head of Distribution Asia/Australia
E: daniel.vogelgesang@dw.com
Supra Ramasamy Chief of PIK Film
E: supra@pikfilm.com.my
Daniel Vogelgesang
Asia focus in 2025
For DW, regionalization is key to success in Asia, combining European and global perspectives with content tailored to local audiences in their native languages. DW aims to create meaningful connections with diverse audiences across Asia. To further expand its footprint and reach, DW is actively seeking partnerships and collaborations with online and broadcasting partners in Asia.”
Daniel Vogelgesang Head of Distribution Asia/Australia
DW offers a broad spectrum of news and documentary content designed for distribution in a variety of formats, devices and platforms. DW recognises that content consumption needs to be personalised and varies across the Region. Working closely with Partners and Producers in the Region, DW offers multiple ways to collaborate with the goal to serve the audiences relevant content that resonates with them.
DW English
DW’s English-language service, known as DW English, covers a wide range of topics, including international news, politics, business, culture, and lifestyle. DW English is known for its objective journalism and in-depth reporting on global events and issues. The channel aims to provide viewers with a comprehensive understanding of world affairs and to promote cross-cultural dialogue and understanding. In addition to traditional television broadcasts, DW English also reaches its audience through online platforms, social media, and mobile applications. This multi-platform approach allows DW to engage with a broad and diverse audience around the world. Overall, DW English serves as a valuable source of information and perspective for audiences seeking international news and analysis from a German and European perspective.
Target Audience
We reach out to professionals, opinion leaders and those actively striving to understand what is happening in the world. Our Info-Seekers typically live in Urban Centres, educated and aged between 18-45 years of age.
DW Asia Original Productions
The Scene – Living and Lifestyle in Southeast Asia
It’s young, trendy and engaging. It’s The Scene. Dive in to find out what young people in Southeast Asia want, need and dream about. It’s a series that explores different lifestyles by showing them from multiple perspectives. What do young, urban individuals think about fashion, beauty, food, architecture, love and travel? We are there to find out. The Scene connects different aspects and perspectives for an indepth exploration of trending topics – while highlighting the challenges and solutions from different countries.
Online News
News websites may partner with DW to access DW News in text, pictures and videos. DW Online News is available daily in a variety of topics and languages including English, Bahasa Indonesia and Chinese. You may refer to the topics here: www.dw.com
Social Media Videos
The fastest growing content is 90-seconds Social Media vertical videos. DW offers relevant topics that resonate with social media audiences in English, Bahasa Indonesia and Chinese languages. Partner platforms may redistribute DW’s social media videos. The newest Indonesian series Dark Tourism is ready for distribution.
What moved Asia in the last week? Streaming Shifts, Festival Signals, Box Office Shifts
Has He Cracked Streaming in Indonesia? Mark Francis on Vidio’s Local Content Strategy
Rewriting the Spy Playbook: The Ink Factory’s Asia Strategy with Simon Cornwell
A Billion Views & Counting: Scaling
Asian Drama on YouTube with Studio 886’s Dennis Yang
Asia’s Screen Economy Reset: Who Wins the Next 5 Years? In conversation with
GREENLIGHTS & GROUND TRUTHS
ContentAsia’s Conversations with Asia’s Creators
Papa Zola The Movie: A new dawn for Mallaysian animation
Who Are Women Really Slaves To?
Microdrama Moments: COL’s Enoch Chen & Timothy Oh on rules, shifts, shocks & lessons from China
Refinery Media Pte Ltd
71 Seng Poh Road, #02-47 Singapore 160071
E: info@refinery-media.com
W: www.refinery-media.com
Who’s who...
Karen Seah Founder & CEO
E: karen@refinery-media.com
TRENDS & OUTLOOK 2026 “Over the next year, Asia’s content landscape will be shaped less by individual formats and more by how projects are structured and financed. Crossborder co-productions are requiring clearer creative alignment earlier in the process, while tighter timelines and margin pressure are forcing producers to rethink scale, speed and consistency. These conditions are also accelerating more disciplined use of technology – particularly virtual production and AI – not to replace creativity, but to reduce friction and risk across production and post.”
ASIA FOCUS IN 2026 “Our primary focus is a dual-track expansion, scaling our premium internal coproduction slate while leading a dedicated push into the micro drama space. We are not just testing the waters, we are leveraging our unscripted and scripted expertise to define the premium standard for short form storytelling. This allows us to capture the full spectrum of viewership, from cinematic streamers to mobile first audiences.”
CREATIVE/TECHNICAL INNOVATION IN 2026 “We’re most interested in how virtual production and AI can shift decision-making earlier – helping creative teams resolve look, scale, and world-building before productions become costly to change. The impact isn’t just visual; it’s organisational. Earlier clarity leads to smoother shoots, fewer late adjustments, and more predictable post-production, which is increasingly critical in a fast-moving, multimarket production environment.”
Karen Seah,
Founder & CEO
Refinery Media, headquartered in Singapore, is Asia’s leading producer of award-winning reality and lifestyle entertainment. Credits include Asia’s Next Top Model, The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition, and SupermodelMe Revolution. The company’s latest productions include the inaugural season of Man of the Hour, a nonscripted series on horology, and Refinery’s first co-produced feature film, Mothernet, set to premiere on Netflix.
Genres
Unscripted and scripted, spanning short-form and longform formats for brands, studios, broadcasters and digital platforms.
Latest
Productions
Man of the Hour (season 1)
Man of the Hour is an 8-episode adventure hosted by Wei Koh, taking viewers deep into the heart of watchmaking. From legendary watchmakers, skilled artisans to bold tastemakers, Wei reveals the stories, passions, and craftsmanship driving horology today, while exploring the traditions, innovations, and personal philosophies behind them. Each episode blends adventure, cultural discovery, and expert insight, showcasing not only the artistry of fine timepieces but also the places and people that define them.
Genre: Docu-reality
Handled full production cycle: Development/Production/ Post
Filming location: Geneva, Paris, L.A., Singapore
Airing on: Discovery Asia, Discovery+ U.S. and Prime Video
Mothernet
Mothernet is a poignant family drama centred around 16-year-old Rama who is trying to navigate life after a tragic accident leaves his mother in a coma. With the help of an artificial intelligence program, Rama and his father embark on a journey of reconnection and healing. (Co-production with Indonesia’s Base Entertainment)
Upcoming Productions
Man of the Hour (season 2)
In its second season, Man of the Hour delves even deeper into the captivating world of horology, exploring the legacies of some of the most iconic and legendary watch brands. Filmed across new locations around the globe – from the shores of Lake Geneva to the ateliers of Paris, the timeless streets of Rome, and the vibrant pulse of Singapore – the series offers unprecedented access to the stories behind names that have become synonymous with luxury and craftsmanship
We Will Be Fine
In a near-future island city ruled by an authoritarian regime, a family who make their living organising the belongings of the dead are abruptly forced into hiding. As they evade a government that tolerates no secrets, the family begin uncovering buried truths hidden within past cases – discoveries that challenge their understanding of power, memory, and whether confronting the past can still change the future. (Co-production with Taiwan’s Jules Et Jim Pictures)
Revolution Media
L3-I-4, Hive 5
Taman Teknologi MRANTI
Lebuhraya Puchong - Sg Besi
57000 Bukit Jalil
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
T: +60 3 8996 3396
W: https://revo-media.com/ the_revolutionmedia
Who’s who...
Zainir Aminullah
Chief Executive Officer
E: zainir@revo-media.com
Trends & Outlook 2025
We will see more coproductions as the pressure to spread risks become more apparent. Markets will increase its appetite towards medium budget international series and features where the business case is easier to justify. More Asian original IP adaptations will be done for local markets as they are better cultural fit and budget range.”
Asia focus in 2025
Revolution will revive our film slate, seek cross border partnerships and construct our own unique business model. We have developed high concepts and have ready screenplays that have been in hibernation since Covid and these stories are ready to be told.
For our servicing business, we will secure more production hubs for unscripted shows where we can deliver better value to international clients. Malaysia offer a perfect blend of attractive locations, world class studios, international production standards
Revolution Media, based in Malaysia, develops and produces series and feature films with Asian settings and themes for both local and international audiences. It is a preferred partner for multilingual, multiformat content, collaborating with clients across the US, UK, Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia. Known for its high production standards, Revolution Media attracts international partners to shoot unscripted shows in Malaysia, leveraging its stunning locations, world-class studios, skilled crews, and financial incentives.
Revolution Media Malaysia is a leading producer and production services provider in Southeast Asia, specialising in high-calibre international reality formats, scripted series, feature films and original IP for global platforms. With expertise in end-to-end production, crew coordination, location sourcing, and format adaptation, the company has supported a slate of internationally recognised titles for top broadcasters and streamers.
Services include pre-production planning, casting, location logistics, and post-production, with a strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance – particularly in challenging environments such as jungles and remote locations. With a proven track record delivering to platforms such as Netflix, WeTV, and Viu and networks in Australia and U.K., Revolution Media Malaysia applies global production standards alongside local insight to bring compelling content to life.
Productions*
Tempting Fortune U.K. season 2
Genre: High-stakes adventure reality
Premiered: March 2025
Client: Channel 4 (U.K.)
Filming location: Langkawi, Malaysia
The Mole
Genre: High-stakes adventure reality
Platform: Channel 4
Client: Netflix Platform: Netflix (Global)
Filming location: Multiple states, Malaysia
Million Dollar Island
Genre: High-stakes adventure reality
Client: Seven Network Platform: FTA, OTT
Villa Kristal
Genre: Crime comedy
Platform: WeTV (Southeast Asia)
incentives.
Zainir Aminullah, Chief Executive
Filming location: Langkawi, Malaysia
Client: WeTV
Services provided: Concept-to-delivery production, multilingual scripting, post-production
The Secret
Genre: Psychological thriller
Client: Viu
Premiered: August 2024
Platform: Viu (Regional)
Services provided: Genre development, production management, post supervision, and VFX
The Ghost Bride
Genre: Period supernatural drama set in 1890s Colonial Malacca
Client: Netflix
Premiered: January 2020
Platform: Netflix (Global)
Filming location: Malacca, Malaysia
Services provided: Development, historical location scouting, international cast and crew coordination, cultural consulting, rebate administration
*Only a selection is listed here. Full production credits available upon request.
Something Special
A-1705 Bldg., 583, Yangcheon-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
T: +82 2 2093 7463
W: www.sspecial.co.kr
E: sspecial@sspecial.co.kr www.linkedin.com/company/72292255
Who’s who...
Jin Woo Hwang
President/Executive Producer
E: jinwoo.hwang@sspecial.co.kr
Insoon Kim EVP, Head of Content
E: insoon.kim@sspecial.co.kr
Trends & Outlook 2026
Co-productions, co-financing, and co-commissioning. The upcoming year will mark a new era of cooperation across Asia. Whereas past international co-operations primarily involved collaboration among production staff, comprehensive partnerships are expected to take place in 2026.”
Asia focus in 2026
Something Special has been expanding our slate across various genres by combining Korea’s vibrant creative culture with global expertise. With our trusted partnerships and a reputation for originality, we will continue our journey as a key player in bringing Korean creativity to the global stage. If any territories in Asia are looking for something new, we are here to provide something special.”
Creative/Technical Innovation 2026
Each year we move closer to our goal of becoming the one-stop shop for Korean for mats. With a diverse catalogue and partnerships with 20+ top creative talents, we’re ready to collaborate with interna tional partners.”
Jin Woo Hwang, President/Executive Producer
Something Special is Korea’s first independent TV format agency, founded by global format experts Jin Woo Hwang and Insoon Kim. Based in Seoul, the company specialises in creating, developing, and distributing original formats to the international market. With a strong emphasis on bold ideas and authentic storytelling, Something Special delivers high-impact formats that resonate with audiences worldwide. In addition to developing its own IP, Something Special collaborates with international companies to co-develop innovative formats tailored to global needs.
Genres & Formats
Reality competition, game show, music entertainment, factual entertainment, comedy
Original Productions & Collaborations
Unforgettable Duet
Genre: Factual entertainment/music
Premiere: 16 Sept 2024 (local) / 5 Nov 2025 (regional)
In Body Language
(co-development & co-production with TBS Japan)
Genre: Dating/dance
Fortune Train
(co-development & co-production with Critical Content (U.S.)
Genre: Reality competition
Flagship Titles
Unforgettable Duet
Unforgettable Duet is a heartfelt series about the power of music, family, and memories. The original unscripted series follows dementia patients whose families gather mementoes and select their favourite song to help them recall the past. Together, they ride on a Memory Bus filled with these deeply personal mementoes that reveal long-forgotten life moments for each of the participants. Unforgettable Duet is winner of Silver award at the ContentAsia Awards 2025. Genre: Factual entertainment/music
Still Alive
Still Alive invites ten contestants to stay in a mansion for a day. There’s only one simple rule to in the mansion: “Never do what the Death rules say”. Contestants who fail to follow this rule will be eliminated instantly. The problem is that no one will tell them what the death rules are. They should figure the rules out themselves by collecting messages from the eliminated contestants and winning clues by completing challenges. New death rules will be given every five rounds. Premiere: September 2021 (local), TBC in 2026 (regional). Genre: Reality competition/comedy
Iron Squad
Iron Squad is Korea’s ultimate military reality competition, where elite reservists from the nation’s toughest special forces battle in extreme missions testing strength, focus, and teamwork. From the producers of Netflix’s Physical: 100, the show has four seasons on Channel A, with a new season commissioned for 2026. Genre: Reality competition/military
