Author: Richie A
BBC Studios – creator, producer and distributor of distinct British content globally– today launched BBC Podcasts Premium, its exclusive Apple subscription podcast service for listeners in 166 new countries including a number of countries across Asia (full list here). BBC Podcasts Premium offers early access and ad-free listening for a range of the BBC’s most popular titles for listeners on Apple Podcasts. The international rollout of BBC Podcasts Premium coincides with today’s launch of The Global Story, a brand-new daily news podcast from BBC Studios and BBC World Service. Hosted by Katya Adler, The Global Story drills deep into a…
We’re all about good streaming, and one that is on demand right now is none other than Prime Video’s first Amazon Original movie from Malaysia, Budak Flat. Currently trending as the number one show in Malaysia on Prime Video, audiences are drawn to the engaging story. Inspired by a true-life encounter, Eugene Lim, the director, invites us into a fictional tale set within a residential complex wrestling with criminal challenges, pushing its residents into an unyielding struggle for survival. The story unfolds through the intertwined lives of two brothers, Aman (Zahiril Adzim), a reformed thief, and Riz (Pablo Amirul), a…
Artists, critics and studios gathered together recently at the 59th Daejong International Film Award where Disney+ Hotstar Korean originals Moving and Big Bet took home a number of prestigious awards. Moving, a breath-taking story about South Korean special agents working to protect their super- powered children from harm and exploitation at the hands of malicious government agencies, was recognised with the highly coveted Best Series award, with star Han Hyojoo also being named Best Actress in a Series. Big Bet, a series about the rise of Cha Moosik (Choi Minsik) a masterful manipulator with an insatiable hunger for power who…
Canon Marketing Malaysia held a celebration of creativity and storytelling at the Canon Short Film Contest 2023 awards ceremony, commemorating the exceptional talents of Malaysian filmmakers. Themed “Harmony in Diversity,” the contest invited aspiring creative talents to embark on a narrative journey in appreciation of the rich tapestry of cultures that surrounds us in Malaysia. The contest received an overwhelming response from filmmaking aspirants and content creators nationwide across three categories: Camera, Colleges & Universities, and Smartphone. A panel of distinguished industry experts, including Chew Han Tah, Indra Che Muda Redzuan and Raja Mukhriz, assessed submissions based on their creativity,…
After an exceptional 2022 Disney+ Hotstar debut with BTS: Permission To Dance On Stage – LA, 21st century pop icons BTS are returning to the home of award-winning Korean content with BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star – a new eight-part docuseries coming December 20, exclusively to Disney+ Hotstar. Featuring never-before-seen interviews, performances and behind the scenes moments with RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook, BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star will take audiences on an in-depth journey across the band’s 10-year career, highlighting their highs and lows for the first time ever in a captivating docuseries format. Also…
Weaving a tale of confrontation against a creature borne of greed, Netflix’s upcoming series Gyeongseong Creature, starring Park Seo-jun and Han So-hee set the stage for a powerful narrative with its latest teaser trailer. Set in the spring of 1945, the series tells the story of two starkly opposite individuals, Jang Tae-sang and Yoon Chae-ok, as they team up to fight for their purpose, survival, and what little remains of humanity amid the looming threat of a deadly creature. The trailer will leave viewers wondering what dark secrets and conspiracies lie ahead for the duo in this shadowy era. Park…
The BBC has revealed the names of the inspiring and influential women on the BBC 100 Women list for 2023. For the first time, to recognise the disproportionate impact of climate change on the lives of women and girls, this year’s BBC 100 Women list specifically highlights a group of women leading the battle against the climate crisis. The announcement of this year’s list kicks off the BBC’s 100 Women 2023 season – focusing on women’s rights and diverse life experiences around the globe, with special content including interviews, documentaries, features, digital and social journalism, across the BBC’s UK and…
Fans of Walt Disney will be stoked to hear that an unprecedented concert performance will bring to life the magic of the movies. Held at the Arena of Stars, Disney in Concert will take place for one-night only on 14 January 2024. Fans and families in town are invited to witness the show, which will feature 46 musicians. The concert will feature an enchanting performance showcasing four talented Disney-approved singers who will breathe life into beloved Disney characters and soundtracks. For fans, the concert provides a fitting way to embrace the beginning of a fantastic new year. At the concert,…
Netflix has released the main trailer for Sweet Home Season 2, featuring a powerful story set in an expanding world and introducing a diverse array of characters. In a world where desire turns monstrous, Sweet Home Season 2 follows Green Home survivors and Hyun-su as they fight to survive in new places, while otherworldly beings and mysterious phenomena emerge. Opening with Dr. Lim’s ominous narration that “mankind is a virus, and monsters are the vaccine,” the trailer shows that an unprecedented outbreak of monsterization has plunged the world into chaos, as people are engulfed by the fear that anyone can…
Planet Earth III makes its debut on BBC Earth in Asia this year, almost two decades since the original Planet Earth series first redefined natural history filmmaking. Presented by Sir David Attenborough, Planet Earth III is the upcoming instalment of the ground-breaking and award-winning Planet Earth trilogy. Filmed over the course of over five years, the series travels to spectacular unseen landscapes including Gomantong and Sukau in Borneo to spend time with the Oriental Pied Hornbill, Dauin in The Philippines to see the Frogfish and even visit one of the world’s largest natural cave Hang Son Doong in Vietnam. Watch…