Taiwan Plus Launched as English-Language Streaming Platform

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorRoku, gearing up for the 2021 holiday shopping season, unveiled the all-new Roku Streaming Stick 4K — priced at $50, the same as its previous-generation model. It’s also releasing the Roku OS 10.5 operating system with a bunch of enhancements, including new voice controls for Netflix and Spotify.The Roku Streaming Stick 4K is up to 30% faster than its previous stick, which enables smoother streaming in 4K, Dolby Vision and HDR10+, according to Roku.

Liza Foreman Spanish producer Piluca Baquero (“Lo que sé de Lola”) is teaming with former BTF Media executive Miguel Bueno to launch Ramen Story & Content Studio, a new – and ambitious – TV-film production venture.Also on board areMiguel Arnas, José Antonio Bosch and Jesus Gómez, Baquero will serve as an executive producer on titles, Bueno, who worked making commercials for much of his career, is director of content at Ramen.Ramen is focusing on two projects to begin with but “we are not

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Connor Saeli’s official relationship status? Single. But when it comes to his connection with Jenna Palek? It’s complicated. The Bachelor Nation alum got real about the TikTok star on Us Weekly’s “Here for the Right Reasons” podcast.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefLionsgate Play, the streaming service operated by Lionsgate-owned Starz, has launched in Malaysia, a fast-growing middle-income market in Southeast Asia.The service is being launched at a price point of RM19.90 per month ($4.77).

Naman Ramachandran Sky’s outgoing director of drama Cameron Roach has launched Rope Ladder Fiction, a Manchester-based independent production company.The company’s focus will be on providing training and development opportunities to new talent and to create scripted content. It is already working with some of the industry’s most prolific broadcasters and commissioners on a range of projects, with the aim of production commencing in 2022.

Nova Twins and Blu De Tiger.The new series features brand new versions of seven of Fender’s most iconic guitars and basses and have been created to “match the unique characteristics of today’s players and creators.”“Artists will always be at the heart of what drives us to create and innovate,” Fender CMO Evan Jones said in a statement about the new range.

English pop star Dua Lipa dropped her earth-shaking sophomore album Future Nostalgia in March 2020, just as the pandemic was leaving the world's future very much in doubt. Now, with a vaccine available in North America (and a strict new policy from concert conglomerate Live Nation), pop stars like Lipa are able to start planning out tours again.

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentIn late July, Movistar Plus parent Telefonica announced its half-year results. Chairman José Maria Álvarez-Pallete spent three-quarters of his introduction talking about a return to growth, and one-quarter about how Telefonica, which was nominated for Europe’s Climate Leader prize by the Financial Times, is aligned with U.N.

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentSince 2017, when it released its first original production, “Velvet Collection,” Movistar Plus has produced and aired 45 original or returning series in Spain.Now it’s looking to raise the ante, investing more in original production than ever before, says Movistar Plus president Sergio Oslé.“Original production is a brutal anti-churn driver.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorLatino-owned TV and media company Fuse Media is rolling onto the streaming battlefield with the official launch of Fuse Plus, priced at $2 per month as a standalone service and available at no extra cost to customers of participating pay-TV operators.Fuse Plus officially launches Sept. 13, after debuting in beta in June.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefStreaming service Discovery Plus is launching in The Philippines in a partnership with local telecoms giant Globe.In low income, less developed markets and those where credit card usage is not widespread, partnerships with local telecoms or cable firms can offer billing and marketing by the telco that enable lower cost packages and wider access.Discovery Plus will be widely available in app stores and on multiple platforms from October.

PlayStation Plus members will be able to download and keep several great games next month.Hitman 2, Overcooked: All You Can Eat, and Predator: Hunting Grounds are all free for PlayStation Plus owners next month. The games will be available between September 7 and October 4.

picked up at Netflix prior to the pandemic under the oversight of the streamer’s previous originals boss Cindy Holland. Berlanti, Sarah Schechter and David Madden executive produce the series for Berlanti Productions, which has an overall deal at Warner Bros.

Warner’s 45-Day Window In AsiaUpcoming titles from Warner Bros released in Asia will be available on HBO Go 45 days after their theatrical bow, the studio announced today. The territories covered include Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong.