What's inside our April 2024 magazine...
Less is more: Indonesia’s Vidio redirects original production
Indonesian streaming platform Vidio has reset its approach to local originals, beginning with crime action series “Ratu Adil” in February and teen drama “Santri Pilihan Bunda” in March. The new slate takes a ‘less is more’ approach, with bigger production budgets, more A-list talent and a focus on stories that aren’t being told anywhere else. ▶ Read the full story here
Soft spoken: Thailand pushes an ambitious new plan
Thailand’s political leaders have taken a hard look at soft power – and have put film and TV front and centre of a broad growth and advancement strategy. ▶ Read the full story here
Go girls: Taiwan’s Hakka TV shoots high in basketball series’ return
Taiwan’s Hakka TV returns blockbuster series, “Girls Win”, to local screens this month, taking the story of a women’s basketball team from where it left off in high school to the professional league, with all its drama and challenges. Hakka TV’s Cheng Yu-min speaks about the 10-episode tentpole series and its place in supporting Hakka language and culture. ▶ Read the full story here
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