BBC Worldwide debuts a whole new BBC Earth across Asia at the beginning of October, laying Knowledge to rest and going big on natural history, science, better windows and authentic thrills.

If we thought formats in Asia last year were big, we’re looking at huge this year. According to our latest Formats Outlook, at least 260 local versions of regional/international formats aired in Asia – or were commissioned to air – in the 12 months to early August.

Disney is moving into its Asia future with a Watch app update that will treble on-the-go content, a first-of-its-kind music initiative, a never-done-before pop-up channel and a posse of strong local girls to lead the way.

15-second shorts are giving Turner a whole new original production angle. Asia content boss, Mark Eyers, speaks about the dawning digital-first mindset developing alongside an ongoing commitment to long-form.

Kids platform, Hopster, is coming to Asia with an SVOD play deeply rooted in big-brand traditional video with a strong interactive angle.

TV sets rule in Jakarta and Manila, but smartphones have become the main viewing screen for viewers in Bangkok, according to Media Partners Asia’s (MPA) new consumer insights survey results across greater Bangkok, greater Jakarta and metro Manila.