10 Stories You Should Know: 12/08/2022
Here are the global TV stories that should be on your radar
Here are the global TV and streaming stories that should be on your radar for Thursday, December 8th, 2022:
‘Harry & Meghan’ Series Suggests Brexit Whipped-Up Racial Hatred Towards Meghan Markle (Deadline)
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Netflix documentary has drawn a direct link between Britain's decision to leave the EU and alleged racism experienced by the Duchess of Sussex.
Localization May Be Key To Global K-Content Success Following Pandemic (Korea Joongang Daily)
“It takes at least three to four years to successfully export our content to a foreign country,” Kim continued. “That’s how long it took for the Chinese version of ‘Running Man’ to settle. After China’s unofficial sanctions against Hallyu, we shifted to the audience in the Southeast Asia. The Filipino version of ‘Running Man’ started its season for the first time this year, and I believe it ranks top among weekend shows. Although K-content is proving to be globally popular, its fame could dwindle down at any moment. What’s important is localization and co-production between Korean and foreign producers, and I believe more domestic studios will actively pursue them starting next year.”
The World Cup, Netflix, And The Sanitized Future Of Sports (Wired)
Watching the FIFA World Cup, you start to feel a mounting sense of unreality.
From the fake fans flown in from Lebanon to support host nation Qatar to the computer-generated pseudo-replays flashing up on stadium screens, it feels like there’s never been a bigger gulf between what’s actually happening on the field and the safe, sanitized product being beamed across the world.
Paramount+ Completes Major Europe Rollout With German Launch (The Hollywood Reporter)
Paramount Global launched its streaming service Paramount+ in German-speaking Europe on Thursday, completing a major rollout across western Europe that, following last week’s Paramount+ bow in France, means the studio-backed streamer is now available in 45 markets worldwide.
Netflix Told Farha's Story But Families Like Mine Have Many More (Middle East Eye)
As Israelis cancel Netflix subscriptions over the film, many Palestinians say it has resonated viscerally with them. This is the first time a film has told the story of the Nakba in such a concise way, allowing Palestinians to more easily understand what their ancestors went through in 1948.
ITV Content Boss Kevin Lygo Says Public Will “Take A While To Find & Understand” $200M Streaming Bet ITVX (Deadline)
ITV Content Boss Kevin Lygo has conceded the public will “take a while to find, understand and fall in love with” new free streamer ITVX, which launches today with a quartet of new dramas and £160M ($194M) cash injection.
Netflix Powers Ahead In Poland (Wirtualnemedia)
According to the results of the Mediapanel study developed by Wirtualnemedia.pl , Netflix , as a website and mobile application, in November this year. visited by 13.03 million users, i.e. 43.87 percent. all Polish Internet users. Each spent an average of 6 hours, 7 minutes and 56 seconds on the platform.
Cameo Kids Launches With Personalized Videos From CoComelon Characters, Blippi, Santa Claus And More (Variety)
The company’s new Cameo Kids service (cameo.com/kids) will let parents and loved ones purchase videos for kids at $25 or $30 a pop. At launch, the lineup includes animated Moonbug Entertainment stars including JJ, Cody, Cece and Nina from “CoComelon,” one of the world’s top preschool entertainment franchises, and Blippi from “Blippi Wonders.” Also available will be Mattel’s Thomas the Tank Engine; True from Netflix’s animated “True and the Rainbow Kingdom”; and an animated Santa Claus.
Analysis: Local Originals Mean Smaller Netflix Ad-Tier Discount (Advanced-Television)
Commissioning data from November 2022 analysed by Ampere Analysis showed that there was a negative correlation between the volume of upcoming Netflix Originals, and the level of discount Netflix is offering for subscription to its new ad-funded tier in non-English speaking markets.
Turkish Superhero Series ‘Altay’ For TRT Digital Sets Cast And Kicks Off Cinematic Universe Plan (Deadline)
Turkey is getting its first set of superheroes. Cast has been set on Altay, a series for streaming platform TRT Digital that will kick off plans for a Turkish superhero universe in the mould of Marvel. The show has gone into production ahead of a 2023 launch.