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Paramount + expands distribution footprint in Japan through parternership with Lemino 21 APR 2025

Distribution

Paramount + expands distribution footprint in Japan through parternership with Lemino

Through the deal, viewers in the market will be able to enjoy Paramount+ via the Lemino Channel, which is available as an à la carte subscription on the platform.
The Seven to premiere its first feature film "BAKA’s Identity" in Japan 21 APR 2025

Production

The Seven to premiere its first feature film "BAKA’s Identity" in Japan

Based on Jun Nishio’s prize-winning novel, the chase thriller is produced by Akira Morii and will be premiere in Japan October 24th.
South Korean shows are the most popular non-US content on Netflix 15 APR 2025

Markets

South Korean shows are the most popular non-US content on Netflix

Netflix’s love affair with South Korean content is set to continue In the second half of 2024, South Korean content was streamed for 7.7bn hours, around 8% of all viewing on Netflix. This outpaces content from major markets, including the UK, Japan, and Spain.
Global streamers accelerate shift in scripted commissions beyond North America 11 APR 2025

Markets

Global streamers accelerate shift in scripted commissions beyond North America

According to Ampere, North America’s share of new Scripted series fell to 37% in H2 2024, while Asia Pacific reached a record 20%, driven by rising investment in local Originals across Japan, India, and Thailand.
Korea's SLL and Japan's TV Asahi join forces on love thriller series "The Monster Within" 11 APR 2025

Production

Korea's SLL and Japan's TV Asahi join forces on love thriller series "The Monster Within"

Based on the original story of writer Sin Un-yon, the story follows a female lawyer with outstanding skills who meets a married man who is a murder suspect and suddenly falls in a forbidden love.