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“MasterChef Cambodia” breaks domestic engagement records; CBS CEO Dave Ulmer kicks off studio expansion, led by tie-up with L.A.’s The Studio
Cambodia’s largest broadcaster, Cambodian Broadcasting Service (CBS), is rolling out an international charm offensive on the back of the blockbuster premiere of “MasterChef Cambodia” season four and the start of a plan to build a global production destination. This month’s debut broke viewership records and became the most engaged digital TV event in Cambodian history. ▶ Read the full story here

Canal+ Myanmar premieres 25th original series; “Emerald Heir” charts villainous territory as domestic production expands
Canal+ Myanmar premieres its new original series, “Emerald Heir”, on its Zat Lenn Channel this evening (16 June), adding a family story of desire and revenge to a growing slate of originals across its digital, satellite and streaming subscription services. The 30-episode half-hour series is the Yangon-based platform’s 25th original series since 2018 – and, with a record-breaking cast of 12 villains plus a necklace with evil powers, is part of the country’s fast-growing production story-telling confidence and ambition. ▶ Read the full story here

“She’s Got No Name” Shanghai triumph, stunning comeback for Peter Chan’s recut film at Shanghai International Film Festival
“She’s Got No Name”, a powerful drama starring Zhang Ziyi, made a stunning comeback this weekend as the Shanghai International Film Festival’s opening title. Defying convention, the film also rewrites mainland China’s release rules. Moreover, the new feature from writer-director-producer Peter Chan Ho-Sun is now the first episode of a two-part story from a filmmaker who has long sought success in the PRC market. ▶ Read the full story here

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