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Netflix’s Philippines moment; seven original series & films showcased for 2026
Netflix has started talking about seven Philippines originals on its 2026 slate, pretty much bringing the market out of shadows cast by the better-loved markets of Korea, Japan, India, Indonesia and Thailand. The new slate, showcased this afternoon, brings domestic programming powerhouse ABS-CBN/Dreamscape into Netflix’s production fold with romantic drama, “Someone, Someday”. ▶ Read the full story here

Indonesia’s Vidio hits Southeast Asia high; domestic streamer runs #2 to Netflix engagement across the region
Indonesian streamer Vidio’s engagement was second only to Netflix in Southeast Asia for Q4 2025, Sutanto Hartono, managing director and CEO of Emtek, SCM & Vidio, said in Jakarta on Friday night, kicking off a weekend extravaganza showcasing the platform’s 2026 originals. Hartono’s numbers are based on Media Partners Asia (MPA) analysis, which also showed that Vidio ranked No.1 in Indonesia by monthly active users in Q4. ▶ Read the full story here

“Bound By Love” tops Ramadan slate; high hopes for Egyptian drama across Arabic footprint
Dubai/Cairo-based production house S Productions is counting down to the Ramadan release of its new drama “Bound By Love” (“Ala Ad El Hob”) across free-TV and streaming platforms in the Middle East and India. The 30-episode psychological drama, a collaboration with Egypt’s United Media Services (UMS), is S Productions’ largest show to date. ▶ Read the full story here

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