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Cable, Fibre Bleeding ABS-CBN Dry, Core Content Biz Flops in Q1; BINI, Coco Martin & “Tayo Sa Wakas” Light up Q2 for Philippines’ Programmer
ABS-CBN posted a ₱813 million net loss in Q1 2026 – 63% worse than last year. Consolidated revenues crashed, with cable TV and broadband taking the hardest hit. But there's light ahead. While content production stumbled this quarter, with a thin pipeline and no major releases, Q2 brings real ammunition to this fight: Coco Martin returns to primetime in June, Star Cinema's “Tayo Sa Wakas” lands 27 May, and BINI's world tour kicks off in June. ▶ Read the full story here

Experience the Future of Entertainment at ACE Fair 2026 
Mark your calendars for September 10-13, 2026! The 21st edition of Gwangju ACE Fair will return to the Kimdaejung Convention Center, bringing together the brightest minds in Asia’s cultural content industry. For over two decades, ACE Fair has been a trusted global platform connecting content creators, distributors, and buyers from around the world. ACE Fair 2026 continues this legacy, offering unparalleled opportunities for business matching, networking, and industry insights. Brought to you by ACE Fair ▶ Read the full story here

“Physical 100: Sweden” kicks off; 2027 global drop for latest adaptation of Korean series
Netflix has started production on a Swedish version of Korean unscripted competition series, “Physical 100”. The global release is scheduled for 2027. “Physical 100: Sweden” is among multiple global adaptations of the Korean original, and joins versions in Italy, Mexico, Asia and the U.S. ▶ Read the full story here

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