Switch Media, a world leader in online video technology, is announcing the launch ofMediaHQ Lite. This is an end-to-end OTT platform that provides a comprehensive feature set at a cost-effective price point allowing an OTT service to be delivered swiftly. MediaHQ Lite keeps complexity to a minimum while satisfying core OTT requirements, reducing overheads and providing the opportunity to test new ideas with minimal budget. Premium OTT services have become complex and fragmented. Many … [Read more...] about Switch Media unveils new OTT Platform
STUDIOCANAL signs new deal with Topic
STUDIOCANAL, Europe’s leader in production, distribution and international sales of TV series and feature films, has sold the North American rights to its Creation Original drama series VernonSubutex and Danish comedy drama series Pros and Cons to Topic, the new SVOD platform which launches on November 21st, 2019 and will stream throughout the US and Canada. Starring internationally-renowned French actor Romain Duris (The New Girlfriend, All The Money In The World), Vernon Subutex is a 9 x … [Read more...] about STUDIOCANAL signs new deal with Topic
Talpa signs multi-season deal with TVP in Poland for The Voice Franchise
TVP in Poland has secured the rights for the entire The Voice franchise and confirms 3 seasons for each format. For the heartwarming talent show The Voice Senior, Poland marks the 11th country since it launched last summer in the Netherlands. The show will make its debut later this year on TVP2. The Voice has been a steady pillar in the broadcaster’s schedule since 2011 and a 10th season is set to air this fall. A 3rd season of the kids’ version is scheduled for January 2020. All shows will be … [Read more...] about Talpa signs multi-season deal with TVP in Poland for The Voice Franchise
New Network Head appointed for Cartoon Network and POGO in South Asia
Abhishek Dutta has been named Senior Director and Network Head – Kids, overseeing Cartoon Network and POGO in South Asia. Based in Mumbai, his responsibilities include programming, channel operations, acquisitions and promotions, as well as the content direction for the two brands. Abhishek will also be working closely with and under the direction of Leslie Lee, VP of Kids Content, WarnerMedia Entertainment Networks APAC. Abhishek has more than two decades of … [Read more...] about New Network Head appointed for Cartoon Network and POGO in South Asia
ZEE5 Global lines up special content for World Food Day
This World Food Day, ZEE5 brings to its global viewers a huge collection of delicious recipes with a specially curated set of India’s finest cooking shows, featuring all-time favourite celebrity chefs like Sanjeev Kapoor, Gautam Mehrishi, Ranveer Brar, and many more. From 5-minute meals to Indian delicacies to mocktail recipes, ZEE5’s World Food Day Special has it all. Festival Specials Kick-start the Diwali celebrations with this customised culinary playlist of all things festive. Be it Gajar … [Read more...] about ZEE5 Global lines up special content for World Food Day
Cobalt Digital promotes Ciro Noronha to Executive Vice President of Engineering
Cobalt Digital announced the appointment of Ciro Noronha, Ph.D., as executive vice president of engineering. Noronha joined the Cobalt team in 2016 when iMediaTV was acquired. He will work closely with Ryan Wallenberg, vice president of engineering, and Kyle Wilken, vice president of firmware, managing the engineering team and providing valuable resources for Cobalt Digital as the company continues to offer the highest quality, latest technological solutions to meet the needs of the broadcast … [Read more...] about Cobalt Digital promotes Ciro Noronha to Executive Vice President of Engineering