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The Media Pioneers secures global distribution for Korean anime ‘Codename X’
Mumbai: The Media Pioneers (TMP), a UK-based distributor of kids’ content and feature films, has acquired global distribution rights (excluding Singapore, Greater China, and Korea) for the highly anticipated South Korean anime ‘Codename X’ (26 x 13’). This marks the first anime in TMP’s growing catalog and has already resulted in several international sales.
Produced by SIDE9, a renowned South Korean animation studio, ‘Codename X’, has been sold to various broadcasters and platforms, including Junior Channel in Israel, MBC in MENA, Lingopie (a language-learning SVOD platform) for Europe, and Ceska Televise in the Czech Republic.
The 2D anime has been praised for its striking animation, engaging storyline, and exciting blend of action, fantasy, and adventure. TMP also produced an English version, featuring popular voice talents and introducing recap clips at the start of each episode for easy catch-up.
TMP’s managing director Maggie Liang expressed her enthusiasm for the show, stating, “When I first saw the poster, I knew that Codename X was exactly what we were looking for. I absolutely love the story and it’s the perfect fit for kids aged 6 and up as well as tweens. They will be hooked from one episode to the next without ever pressing the pause or exit button.”
Synopsis:
‘Codename X’ follows Blue, a boy who unexpectedly time travels to the past, where he meets his mother, Violet, at age 11. To his surprise, she’s not the typical, boring mom he thought he knew—she’s a senior officer at M.S.G., one of the world’s top spies. Blue becomes an M.S.G. agent and teams up with his mother to tackle impossible missions. Together, they face the challenge of whether they can change the future or become trapped in the past.
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Piyush Thakur steps down as Inshorts’ chief revenue officer
Former vice president and cro says exit marks a new chapter after close to a decade of building revenue and partnerships at Inshorts Group.
NOIDA: Piyush Thakur has stepped away from Inshorts Group after nearly 10 years with the company, marking the end of a long tenure that culminated in his role as chief revenue officer.
In a farewell note, Thakur said he was “turning a new page” after almost a decade at Inshorts, calling it one of the hardest professional decisions he has made. He added that his exit was not driven by uncertainty about the future, but by reflection on a long association with the company.
Thakur joined Inshorts in October 2016 as vice president and spent around seven years in the role before being elevated to chief revenue officer in April 2024, a position he held until April 2026.
He said his tenure was defined by “thousands of mornings, late nights, product debates and breakthrough moments”, as the company evolved into a large-scale digital news platform used by millions.
In his note, Thakur emphasised that Inshorts’ growth was a collective effort across teams, adding that engineers, designers, sales teams and customer support staff all contributed to building the platform. He said the company’s success was not the result of individuals but of “everyone who stayed, passed through, and left their mark”.
Before Inshorts, Thakur worked across several digital media and business development roles. At ESPN, he served as senior regional manager from October 2015 to October 2016, focusing on growth initiatives, strategic opportunities and video distribution.
At Times Internet, he worked for nearly three years, including as head of business development from April 2015 to September 2015 and chief manager from January 2013 to March 2015. His responsibilities included monetisation of mobile platforms, managing media and developer partnerships, and driving revenue across digital properties such as The Times of India and The Economic Times.
Earlier, he worked at Brandmovers as head of business development from June 2012 to June 2013, handling digital, mobile and social media marketing solutions, client development and strategic consulting. During this period, he also worked on advertising revenue, brand strategy and CRM-based solutions.
At Inshorts, Thakur’s role focused on revenue strategy, mobile and media partnerships, and growth initiatives across platforms. His profile highlights experience in mobile product management, digital business models, partner ecosystems and revenue expansion in high-growth environments.
