#GreatJobs C NTENT page 6 www.contentasia.tv l www.contentasiasummit.com We’re taking our usual Summer break in August! Our next newsletter will be in your inbox on 3 September. See you then! Silver Linings This year’s ContentAsia Summit is all about the opportunities inherent in dramatic change… Discovery picks and the people & companies evolving new SEA boss to meet the challenge. Anna Pak Burdin replaces Shavkat Berdiev 28-29 August 2018 Discovery Networks International boss, PARKROYAL on Pickering, Singapore J.B. Perrette has switched out his South- www.contentasiasummit.com east Asia GM, replacing Arthur Bastings hire Shavkat Berdiev, with Discovery/Euro- sport veteran Anna Pak Burdin. The full story is on page 3 Join Us! Endemol Shine seals Humans China deal First Asia landing for scripted sci-fi drama The first Asia version of Endemol Shine scripted format, Humans, is being made in China with extended scrips developed by Chinese and U.K. writers. The series is a partnership with Huace Film & TV’s pro- duction house, Croton Media. For sponsorship information, please contact Masliana Masron at [email protected] or +65 6846 5988 The full story is on page 3 For general information, please contact CJ Yong at [email protected] 23 juLY-2 september 2018 page 1. Ellana Lee Frank Zhu Yoko Narahashi Julia Song Kazufumi Nagasawa Arun Prakash Saurabh Doshi Parminder Singh Virginia Lim Dexter Ong Jennifer Batty Varavuth Jentanakul Anurag Dahiya Leena Singarajah Peter Tsi Jessica Kam Lester Hu Sun Moon Sabrina Duguet Hosi Simon Gary Pudney Min Lim Wilfried Runde Shad Hashmi Stephen Laslocky Eric Lee Wendy Hogan Kiyan Foroughi Nikki Loke Avi Himatsinghani Monty Ghai James Bridges Matthew Frank Julian Lai-Hung Dave Gunson Michael McKay www.contentasiasummit.com C NTENTASIA 23 juLY-2 september 2018 Page 3. Anna Pak Burdin Endemol Shine seals Humans China deal takes over First Asia landing for scripted sci-fi drama Discovery SEA Berdiev exits in latest reshuffle Anna Pak Burdin Discovery veteran Anna Pak Burdin is taking over the Southeast Asia business as general manager from August. Burdin replaces Shavkat Berdiev, who Stephy Qi in Humans was brought in at the end of 2016 under The first Asia version of Endemol and artificial intelligence has in- previous Asia head Arthur Bastings. Shine’s scripted format, Hu- filtrated every aspect of life to Pak Burdin is Discovery’s first female mans, is being made in Chi- dramatic and sometimes sin- head in Asia in the network’s 24-year na with extended scripts ister effect. history in the region. The only other developed by Chinese The eight-episode Man- woman at the helm in Asia Pacific was and U.K. writers. darin series is based on Mandy Pattinson, who took care of The series is a partnership Humans U.K., as produced Australia New Zealand. Pattinson exited with Huace Film & TV’s pro- by Kudos for Channel 4 in last year. duction house, Croton Me- the U.K. AMC has also made Pak Burdin will be based in Singapore, dia. a version in the U.S. The U.K. ver- reporting into J.B. Perrette, president William Tan The deal was closed by Wil- sion was adapted from the origi- and chief executive of Discovery Net- liam Tan, Endemol Shine China’s nal Swedish series, Real Humans, works International. managing director. produced by Sveriges Television Before this current appointment, Pak Filming on the Mandarin-language sci-fi and Matador Film. Burdin ran Discovery’s business across series has begun in Shanghai, with lead Endemol Shine will distribute the Chi- Eastern Europe, including Russia, the roles played by Ray Ma and Stephy Qi. nese version internationally. Baltics, Ukraine and Central Asia. She Humans is set in 2035, when must-have The mainland platform airing the new has also worked for Russia’s National gadgets are human-like robotic servants series has not yet been disclosed. Media Group responsible for the pay- TV portfolio, Eurosport, KidsCo and Eu- roNews. @contentasia /contentasia Discovery said Berdiev was shifting to the Middle East to take up another op- contentasia.tv /company/contentasia portunity. C NTENTASIA 23 juLY-2 september 2018 Page 4. Batty boosts originals team Bryan Seah, Tina Arwin join HOOQ caption xxxx Bryan Seah Veteran Discovery production exec, Bryan Seah, has joined Jennifer Batty’s content team at Southeast Asian streaming platform HOOQ. Seah comes on board as head of original productions, based at HOOQ’s Singapore HQ. Batty has also tapped former Viu Indonesia content/pro- gramming head, Tina Arwin, as her new head of content for Indonesia. Arwin is based in Jakarta. Seah worked for Discovery in Asia for more than 15 years prior to the HOOQ role. Prior to Viu, Arwin worked for MTV Indonesia, Fremantle- Media, Astro Indonesia and Vivasky. Thai gov’t steps into cave rescue drama Official board to protect boys’ interests Thai officials have stepped into the Tham Luang cave drama with a special board set up to ensure movie scripts about the Mu Pa football team rescue are accurate. Deputy prime minister Wissanu Krea-ngam told local me- dia that the board would also help families of the 12 boys rescued from the flooded cave to negotiate rights with for- eign film companies. At least six film producers are said to be rushing in to retell the story. 23 juLY-2 september 2018 page 4. formats that innovate from talent that resonates @all3media_int all3mediainternational.com 23 juLY-2 september 2018 page 5. C NTENTASIA 23 juLY-2 september 2018 Page 6. theJ b spacePage 6. the place to look for the jobs that matter Oddbods heads for China Location-based entertainment deal for FremantleMedia is one of the market leaders in the creation, production 15 centres in 8 years and distribution of some of the best known and loved content in the world including: American Idol, America’s Got Talent, Britain’s Got Talent, The X Factor UK, American Gods, The Young Pope, Family Feud, Grand Designs, Jamie Oliver, Nigella, Martha Stewart and many more! We have an outstanding global network with operations in 31 countries, producing over 11,000 hours of programming a year, rolling out more than 60 formats and airing more than 420 programmes a year worldwide. The company also distributes more than 20,000 hours of content in over 200 territories. We are part of RTL Group, a global leader across broadcast, content and digital, and a division of the international media company Bertelsmann. FremantleMedia International (the content distribution arm of FremantleMedia) is currently seeking a Sales and Ancillary Executive/Senior Executive to be based in our Singapore office. This position reports into our SVP – Sales and Distribution, Asia. Key Responsibilities: • Provide sales support to formats/finished content clients. Such duties will include tracking formats clients’ consultancy needs. • Provide ancillary and digital support to formats/finished content clients. Such duties will include monitoring the execution and active monetization Oddbods of ancillary/digital projects and integrations across our shows. • Service deal work flow with internal teams (e.g. Legal, Finance, Marketing) Singapore-based animation house, One to execute and service contracts and other deliverables. Animation, is rolling out its firstOddbods - • Prepare sales pitch presentations, proposal documents and assist in follow themed Family Entertainment Centres ups with clients. in China in a new partnership with CMC • Work with SVP – Sales & Distribution, Asia and VP – Digital Partnerships & Inc. Fifteen centres are being planned Brand Licensing to identify new business opportunities. in the next eight years. The first centre is scheduled to open in Xian in Q3 2019. Qualifications: The deal was brokered by the ancillary • Minimum 2-4 years’ experience in entertainment, media sales and/or business team at Pearl Studios, which is digital partnerships roles. backed by a CMC-led consortium. Odd- • Minimum Bachelor’s degree. bods has a billion views on China’s vari- • Genuine interest in media and entertainment, with a good understanding of Asia’s ever-changing media landscape. ous streaming/online platforms. • Able to prioritize work-load for self and direct reports in order to ensure the provision of optimal support for every client. • Self-starter, hardworking, extremely collaborative and teamwork oriented. Oona preps 2019/20 IPO • Highly organized, deadline orientated and self-motivated. • Able to manage a diverse set of stakeholders. Streaming platform Oona TV, owned by • Proactive personality with excellent people’s and communication skills. Kresna Graha Investama, is preparing an IPO in Indonesia in either 2019 or 2020. Interested candidates should apply by submitting resumes to Info released by parent company Kresna [email protected] Graha Investama puts daily activity earlier this month at 8.7 minutes per session, with significant revenue forecast from 2019. Click here to see more job listings 23 juLY-2 september 2018 page 6. C NTENTASIA 23 juLY-2 september 2018 Page 7. Carriage win for CBeebies Viu debuts in Tamil in Maldives Millennial-focused slate to woo new demo Hey Duggee BBC Studios’ CBeebies goes live with pay-TV broadcaster Medianet in the Maldives on 1 September. The carriage deal follows the 15 July launch on IPTV/ OTT platform DhiraaguTV. Shows on the launch schedule include Hey Duggee, Sarah & Duck and Go Jetters. Nila Nila Nila Odi Vaa Vietnamese info-comms minister sacked over Streaming service Viu expanded its India focus on Hindi and Telugu, with originals AVG Audiovisual sale footprint this week with a new Tamil slate such as Love Lust Confusion, Kaushiki, It featuring Tamil-language originals, mov- Happened in Hong Kong, Pilla and Pelli Vietnam’s minister of information and ies and short films as well as Korean dra- Gola 1 and 2.