10 Global TV Stories You Should Know: 11/21/2024
Here are the stories that should be on your radar
Here are the global TV and streaming television stories that should be on your radar for Thursday, November 21st, 2024:
Disney+ Unveils Upcoming Korean Slate, Including ‘The Murky Stream,’ ‘The Manipulated’ — Disney APAC Showcase (Deadline)
Disney+ unveiled its upcoming Korean slate, including new titles The Murky Stream and The Manipulated. Korean historical drama The Murky Stream will star Rowoon, Shin Yeeun and Park Seoham, the streamer announced at the Disney APAC Showcase in Singapore.
Netflix Showcases Ittihad And Ahli Episodes Of New Docuseries At Exclusive Jeddah Screening (Arab News)
Ahead of its official launch on Nov. 21, Netflix gave an exclusive first look at its new documentary series, “Saudi Pro League: Kickoff,” on Tuesday night with two viewing events in Jeddah that showcased episodes covering the city’s two giant clubs.
Disney+ To Offer Advertisers Independent Audience Measurement In Europe (Broadband TV News)
Disney+ has joined with AudienceProject to provide advertisers with independent audience measurement of Disney+ ad campaigns in selected European countries. It follows last year’s launch of Disney’s ad-supported tier.
BAFTA Breakthrough 2024: Mawaan Rizwan, Nava Mau Among 43 “Must-Watch” Young Creatives (The Hollywood Reporter)
The latest cohort of up-and-coming talent also includes an editor on BAFTA-winning 'Top Boy' and a costume designer on the Glen Powell-led Netflix movie 'Hit Man.'
Norwegian Youth Turning To Piracy Again (Fudzilla)
A new Norwegian survey has revealed that half of young people under 30 believe that pirating content is an acceptable way to save money. Norway offers shedloads of legal streaming options, including Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, Max, Apple TV, SkyShowtime, Viaplay, and Discovery+. However, lately, the streaming companies have been jacking up the cost, and users the kids have to subscribe to multiple platforms.
India: Prime Video Adds Channel K (Advanced-Television)
Prime Video in India has launched Channel K, Interactive Media Mix (IMX)’s Korean entertainment channel, as an add-on subscription. As the home to some of the most popular series, movies, K-pop concerts, and reality shows, Channel K will offer Prime members an immersive Hallyu experience.
Channel 4 Takes Celebrity Prank Format ‘Tapped Out’ From YouTube To Linear (Deadline)
Channel 4 is piloting a celebrity prank show on linear that emerged via its YouTube channel. Tapped Out Prank Stars is a supercharged version of the format that originated on Channel 4.0, with rapper ArrDee, comedian Fatiha El-Ghorri and JLS singer Aston Merrygold set to take on extreme challenges watched by a studio audience.
Disney+ Webtoon Adaptation 'Light Shop' Touts Star-Studded Cast (Korea Joongang Daily)
After the success of Disney+’s Moving (2023), the platform is returning with another heartwarming series based on a Kang Full webtoon, titled “Light Shop,” which portrays a touching human story with a hint of horror.
Czechs Paying More For Pay-TV (Broadband TV News)
The average monthly expenditure by Czech households on pay-TV has risen to CZK 419 following a string of price increases. The price is now considered too high by a third of TV viewers, who currently only watch free-to-air DTT channels.
The Apprentice Returning To The BBC In 2025 For Season 19 (World Screen)
The Apprentice will return to the BBC for a 19th season in 2025, fronted by business tycoon Lord Sugar alongside his advisors Baroness Karren Brady and Tim Campbell MBE. Comedian, writer and actor Tom Allen will return as host of The Apprentice: You’re Fired, which will air each week on BBC Two and iPlayer following the main show.