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Aparna Purohit exit, speculation runs wild; Prime Video declines to comment on loss of India lead on eve of biggest originals roll out ever
Amazon Prime Video’s originals lead in India and Southeast Asia, Aparna Purohit, is said to be exiting the platform. Prime Video has not confirmed/commented on reports that Purohit is stepping down after eight years with the company. If true, her exit would be seen as a blow to the home of streaming blockbusters such as “Mirzapur” and “The Family Man” as India cements its place as one of a handful of viable streaming markets in the region. ▶ Read the full story here
“The Voice Teens Philippines” heads to a close; ABS-CBN adaptation keeps Philippines in Asia’s singing talent format lead
ABS-CBN has entered the last phase of season three of “The Voice Teens Philippines”, kicking off the live performance rounds at the weekend and cementing once again its place at the head of Asia’s singing/talent adaptations. The latest season, which premiered on 17 February this year, highlights the Philippines’ steady and ongoing contribution to local versions of the world’s best-known unscripted singing/talent properties. Last year, the Philippines commissioned and/or aired 12 adaptations of international titles. Seven of these were singing/talent shows. ▶ Read the full story here
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