Banijay Rights announces its partnership on Runners, a new returning drama series about the world’s first police force from the team behind Stonehouse and The Dig. Writer John Preston and Executive Producer Ellie Wood of Clearwood Films are once again joining forces for the multi-part drama that chronicles the creation of The Bow Street Runners at one of the most pivotal points in British history, with Banijay Rights on board to distribute globally. In the late 1740s, London was the most … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights Reunites with ‘Stonehouse’ and ‘The Dig’ team for ‘Runners’
Quintus Studios continues expansion with David Woodford hire
Quintus Studios, the international factual content distributor and channel owner today announces a new senior executive hire as it continues to expand its reach and launch innovative new content, channels and funding initiatives. David Woodford has joined the company as Head of Operations based in the company’s Berlin headquarters. David was formerly Director of Programming Europe at Paramount Global’s AVOD business Pluto TV Europe where he oversaw channel launch, … [Read more...] about Quintus Studios continues expansion with David Woodford hire
Tencent at IP Week @ SG 2022: Creating value through the innovative use of IP
Tencent, a global leading technology company, organised a panel discussion comprising industry, legal, and policy experts to explore the importance and future application of Intellectual Property (IP) in a technology-driven world at IP Week @ SG 2022, held in Singapore at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre. At a panel titled “Creating Value Through The Innovative Use Of IP”, Tencent’s Senior Legal Counsel, Neo Ling Yee, showcased the company’s approach to innovating on and … [Read more...] about Tencent at IP Week @ SG 2022: Creating value through the innovative use of IP
SonyLIV appoints Saugata Mukherjee as Head of Content
Sony Pictures Network India announces the appointment of Saugata Mukherjee as Head – Content, SonyLIV. In his new role, Saugata will lead the content division for Sony's digital businesses. He will report to Danish Khan, Business Head – Sony LIV, Sony Entertainment Television (SET) and Studio Next. A veteran in the media and entertainment industry with over two decades of experience, Saugata has previously led content teams for esteemed media organisations. Saugata Mukherjee, Content Head – … [Read more...] about SonyLIV appoints Saugata Mukherjee as Head of Content
Eleven Sports moves to Caton for international sports content
Caton Technology, a pioneer in next-generation IP network transport solutions, has implemented the first stage of a new contribution network for Eleven Sports in Taiwan, which operates two television channels and online sports streaming in Taiwan. The service is the national rights holder for many of the premium global sports brands, including NBA and MLB from the USA, and the English Premier League. Traditionally, each of these sports bodies provided their own distribution circuits from … [Read more...] about Eleven Sports moves to Caton for international sports content
Fremantle Group CEO, Jennifer Mullin and Group COO and CEO Continental Europe, Andrea Scrosati to deliver keynote at MIPCOM
RX France (formerly Reed MIDEM) announced that Fremantle Group CEO Jennifer Mullin and Fremantle Group COO & CEO Continental Europe Andrea Scrosati, will give a keynote address at MIPCOM CANNES (17-20 October). Taking to the stage on the market’s second day, Mullin and Scrosati will provide insights into Fremantle’s future strategy alongside their take on wider industry issues and trends in what has been an incredibly productive year for the global content powerhouse. The session comes … [Read more...] about Fremantle Group CEO, Jennifer Mullin and Group COO and CEO Continental Europe, Andrea Scrosati to deliver keynote at MIPCOM
