10 Global TV Stories You Should Know: 11/05/2024

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 Tuesday, November 5th, 2024:

Netflix Offices In France & The Netherlands Raided In Alleged Tax Fraud & Concealed Employment Investigation (Advanced-Television)
Investigators have searched the offices of Netflix in France and the Netherlands as part of a preliminary investigation into tax fraud, a French judicial source had told Reuters. The French investigation is being carried out by the PNF (National Financial Prosecutor’s Office).

Southeast Asian Media Markets Show Digital Growth Amid Streaming Wars, Analysis Presented At Taiwan Creative Content Fest Reveals (Variety)
According to K7 Media U.K. analysis presented by the firm’s associate director, operations, Michelle Lin at the Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF), Indonesia stands out as the region’s most promising market, with an 8.5% annual growth rate in entertainment and media revenue. Thailand and Malaysia follow at 4.4%, with Taiwan and the Philippines at 4.1%.

BBC Is A "Very British Success Story," New Chair Says But Warns: "The Fight Is On" (The Hollywood Reporter)
The BBC’s new chair says the U.K. public broadcaster must continue to take on “unacceptable behavior, vowing; “I, and the BBC board, take this matter very seriously and are determined to root out abuses of power”

‘Tokyo Vice’ Producer Alex Boden Talks Next Steps For Shooting In Japan (Deadline)
Tokyo Vice producer Alex Boden talked about next steps for inbound production in Japan, including the need to expand the crew base, during his MPA/DHU/TIFFCOM masterclass at Tokyo International Film Festival.

'Culinary Class Wars' Contestant Yu Bi-bim Confesses To Illegally Operating His Restaurant (Korea Joongang Daily)
In a handwritten letter posted on his social media, Yu said that he was arrested and ordered to serve an eight-month probationary sentence in 2015 for illegally operating his establishment, Bibim Sori, in Jeonju, North Jeolla.

‘Kaos,’ ‘Baby Reindeer’ Among Shows Nominated For Royal Television Society Craft And Design Awards 2024 (Variety)
The BBC and Netflix have garnered the most nods at the upcoming Royal Television Society (RTS) Craft & Design Awards with 31 and 16 nominations respectively. BBC series “Lost Boys & Fairies” led the way with four nominations while Netflix’s “Baby Reindeer” garnered three.

Thailand Unveils Plans For THACCA Content Agency; Including New Film Festival, Funding & Export Drive (Deadline)
Thailand has unveiled plans for its new content agency, Thailand Creative Culture Agency (THACCA), including a new international film festival, funding for local filmmakers and an exports push.  Also on the cards are the previously announced increase of Thailand's location incentive from 20% to 30%.

Disney+ To Leave Canal+ In 2025 (Broadband TV News)
Canal+, which launched Disney+ in the French market, is to lose the streaming service beginning January 1st, 2025. Speaking on France Info Gérald-Brice Viret, CEO of Canal+ France, was putting on a brave face. “They had the delicacy to do it on our anniversary. And on the other hand, I can tell you that it is a fairly marginal consumption by our subscribers: they prefer, for example, MAX, Paramount, Netflix, Apple TV or Ciné+,” he said. 

Digi Rolls Out Quad-Play Services In Portugal (Advanced-Television)
Romanian low-cost operator Digi has entered the Portuguese market with a quad-play offer focused on “flexibility and affordability”. The company offers a range of fixed internet, mobile, TV, and landline services, allowing customers to create their own personalised packages.

Chunghwa Telecom Expands Content Investment Role, Reveals Series, Film Slate (Variety)
Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan’s largest phones and broadband internet company, unveiled an investment and production slate of two new series and two movies on Tuesday, the first day of the Taiwan Creative Content Fest.