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Korea’s KBS on the warpath as rival MBC sparks business expense controversy
A row has broken out between Korean broadcast giants KBS and MBC over business expenses, with KBS lashing out at free-TV rival MBC for allegedly implying that KBS execs were using company money for personal gain. KBS also said MBC’s expenses were...
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Korea’s JEI TV picks up “The Creature Cases” from Sony Pictures Television – Kids
Korea’s JEI TV has picked up rights to chapter one of Sony Pictures Television – Kids’ pre-school animated series, “The Creature Cases”. Last night’s announcement, part of a raft of global sales for free-to-air stations, comes ahead of...
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Japan’s J:Com absorbs Netflix price increase for bundle subs
Japanese platform J:Com is absorbing Netflix price increases for its "J:COM TV Flex with Netflix” pack, the platform told subscribers today. Netflix price increases in Japan kick in today, increasing four tiers by between ¥100/US$0.67 and...
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