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LGBTQ+ drama, Miss Universe top Thai demand; Idol Factory, GMM/iQiyi series lead – Parrot Analytics
Thai director Nuttapong Wongkaveepairoj’s LBGTQ+ drama, “Gap”, topped demand in Thailand for the week of 10-16 Jan 2023, with this year’s Miss Universe competition – the first under new owner, Thai mogul Anne Jakrajutatip – coming in second, according to data science company, Parrot Analytics. GMM One 31/iQiyi Thai original, “Between Us”, topped the digital list with enough demand to place third on the overall list. ▶ The full story is on page 11

Philippines’ rivals unite on new drama, collaboration blooms with “Unbreak My Heart”
Former sworn rivals – Philippines’ programming giants ABS-CBN and GMA Network – take another step into their alternative future with “Unbreak My Heart”, with Asian streaming platform Viu on board as regional streaming partner. The 100-episode fantasy romance mixes talent from both the Kapuso and Kapamilya houses in a co-production the two companies are calling “groundbreaking”, a “milestone” and “historic”. ▶ Read the full story on page 3

Rewind Networks’ Hits Now counts down to 6 Feb debut; Asian programmer adds current drama, comedy, reality & awards to channels profile
Singapore-based regional channels operator, Rewind Networks, is counting down to the 6 February debut of its new 24-hour regional entertainment channel, Hits Now. The channel, which adds current U.S. and U.K. premium series to Rewind’s portfolio, is the network’s third after the flagship Hits channel, which celebrates its 10th birthday this year, and Hits Movies, which launched in 2018 and turns five this year. ▶ Read the full story on page 6

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