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“Black Widows Korea” under way; Cassie Yoo’s the Soul Creative x All3Media International adaptation follows “Hunter with a Scalpel” success
The Korean script for Scandi thriller “Black Widows" is about to be turned in, with production on track to begin in 2026. The script adaptation is by Shinho Lee, known for action crime drama “The Chaser” (2008) and director Wayne Wang’s “While the Women were Sleeping” (2016). The adaptation was announced in December last year in a deal between All3Media International and the Soul Creative, set up about a year ago by A+E Networks Korea’s former head of content, Cassie Yoo. ▶ Read the full story here

ABS-CBN rolls out new iWant as broadcast tower comes down; global streamer boosts streaming line-up with content partners, including rival GMA
Philippines’ celebrities, creators and industry execs turned out in force this month to bid farewell to the iconic Millennium Transmitter, which is being demolished as part of a US$110-million sale to Ayala Land. But the once-mighty ABS-CBN didn’t wait for the tears to dry before it turned eyes to the future… and the relaunch of global streaming platform iWant. ▶ Read the full story here

AR upsizes micro-drama in multi-genre expansion strategy; Southeast Asia streaming platforms, telcos add vertical drama to local packs
Hong Kong-based regional production house, AR Asia Productions, has upsized its vertical video rollout, delivering micro-drama titles at scale in Indonesia with streaming platform Vidio and in Thailand with True Corp’s TrueVision Now, as well as sealing distribution deals for four of its 10 vertical drama apps with telcos in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand. The micro-drama push runs alongside production on two long-form scripted series. These expand AR’s footprint from vertical and unscripted long-form, and put the three-year-old company on track for its biggest year yet. Brought to you by AR Asia Productions ▶ Read the full story here

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