In the last few years, Taiwan’s love affair with romantic dramas has cooled. But, some local creative leaders say, the flame may not have – or should not have – gone out entirely.

ContentAsia Awards 2024 Best Director Tushar Hiranandani’s filmography suggests a person who is, at heart, a journalist who ventured into feature films.

"The Buckingham Murders", a murder mystery told through the prism of migrant lives in the U.K., has just hit theatres in India. Another international project, "Gandhi", is yet to be released. These follow Indian projects such as "Scam", "Scoop" and "Faraaz".

Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of content powerhouse Banijay Entertainment, is one of the leading distributors of format sales in Asia.

Game shows, drama series and reality singing-based formats made up 65% of format adaptations on-air or commissioned in the first half of 2024.

When Muslim Pro owner, Bitsmedia, ventured into streamed entertainment, the idea was to expand engagement with its millions of users around the world. Adding an AVOD layer is another step forward in the ultimate goal of providing a digital home for all things Muslim.