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Asia’s linear channels’ vote of confidence in U.S. titles; “So Help Me Todd”, “Poker Face”, “Lopez vs Lopez” & others boost upcoming linear schedules
On the eve of this year’s L.A. Screenings, U.S. studio series remain a cornerstone of a determined group of channel operators standing firm behind the value of regional linear entertainment services in Southeast Asia. In the next few months, series such as CBS legal drama “So Help Me Todd”, sitcom “Lopez vs Lopez”, “Poker Face” and the latest seasons of “NCIS: Los Angeles” and “Blue Bloods” will premiere on Singapore-based regional linear channels operators. ▶ Read the full story here

SPNI reworks digital, channels leadership; Danish Khan, Neeraj Vyas take on new roles from 1 June
Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has reworked its content leadership, shifting industry veteran Danish Khan to a digital-focused role as business head for Sony Liv and Studio Next and putting SPNI lifer Neeraj Vyas in charge of Hindi language entertainment as business head for SET, SAB, PAL and Hindi Movies. The changes are effective from 1 June. ▶ Read the full story here

Prime Video Japan raises the bar on romance; 3 Aug debut for “The Bachelor Japan”, “Love Transit” live from 15 June
Amazon Prime Video Japan is raising the bar on romantic reality, premiering season five of “The Bachelor Japan” on 3 August, about six weeks after the debut of “Love Transit”, its first adaptation of CJ ENM’s Korean format, “EXchange”. ▶ Read the full story here

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