Singapore - Huawei, REDtone and Fusionex announced the forming of a tripartite partnership to serve the rapid increase in demand for big data and analytics Cloud solutions in Asia Pacific. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the three parties was completed at the Huawei eco-Connect, Singapore, in conjunction with CommunicAsia 2017, the largest ICT trade event in the region. According to Huawei’s Global Connectivity Index 2017, a yearly survey conducted by Huawei to track key countries … [Read more...] about Tripartite partnership to drive Cloud ambition
Drive to distribute Princess Diana documentary globally
London - Drive, the production funding and distribution agency led by Lilla Hurst and Ben Barrett announce their appointment by UK producer Oxford Film and Television to distribute a highly-anticipated documentary film celebrating the life and work of Diana, Princess of Wales. The as yet untitled 90-minute film will be built around interviews with The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry, both of whom talk openly and in depth about their mother and how her influence has shaped their … [Read more...] about Drive to distribute Princess Diana documentary globally
Globecast partners with Intelsat to expand TRT World
Paris- Globecast, the global solutions provider for media, has partnered with Intelsat ,operator of the world’s first Globalized Network, to distribute the international 24-hour news platform TRT World into the Americas and Asia. Under the multi-year deal, Globecast will transmit TRT World high-definition channel in English to Asia and the Americas via the Intelsat 20 and Intelsat 21 satellites using the Intels23atOne Fiber Network and teleport services. Philippe Bernard, CEO at Globecast … [Read more...] about Globecast partners with Intelsat to expand TRT World
5USA acquires hit series Bull from CBS studios
London and Amsterdam – Channel 5 and CBS Studios International announced a licensing agreement for the exclusive free-to-air broadcast rights to the #1 new series on U.S. television, Bull. The hit drama will premiere on 5USA in Summer 2017. Bull, starring NCIS alum Michael Weatherly as the brilliant, brash and charming Dr. Bull, is inspired by the early career of TV’s most famous therapist, Dr. Phil McGraw, the founder of one of the most prolific trial consulting firms of all time. … [Read more...] about 5USA acquires hit series Bull from CBS studios
BBC Earth partners with humanoid robot Sophia
BBC Earth revealed the first look trailer of its Being Human season which over the next 18 months will explore the human race - examining what it means to be human, how we might improve the way we live, and what the future could hold for civilisation. Created by Hanson Robotics, BBC Earth has partnered with one of the world’s most sophisticated humanoid robots, Sophia, to act as the spokesperson for the new season. In the trailer we see the camera slowly pan from the back of her … [Read more...] about BBC Earth partners with humanoid robot Sophia
HOOQ’s first Indonesian original production goes to Cannes
Singapore – HOOQ, the largest Video on Demand service in South-East Asia, announces that its first Indonesian original production will be screening at the Director’s Fortnight in Cannes. This is on the back of a series of announcements from HOOQ that underscores its commitment to Asian film production through ventures with top independent studios and filmmakers in the region. “HOOQ is very proud that Marlina will be screening at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight this year! We look … [Read more...] about HOOQ’s first Indonesian original production goes to Cannes