MELBOURNE/LONDON – NBCUniversal International Studios and Matchbox Pictures have announced they are backing Tony Ayres’ brand new production company. The award-winning writer, director and producer has launched Tony Ayres Productions (TAP) to specialise in high end scripted drama and feature films for both Australian and international audiences. Headquartered in Australia, TAP will operate as an independent company, creating its own slate of television programmes and feature films. … [Read more...] about NBCUniversal and Matchbox Pictures back Tony Ayres’ new label
Shenzhen Airlines rolls out connected cockpit across A320 fleet
SINGAPORE – Shenzhen Airlines has selected Cobham’s cockpit connectivity solution and Inmarsat’s next generation SB-S satellite IP platform to equip its Airbus A320 fleet enabling unprecedented visibility into operations through dedicated IP connectivity between the aircraft and the ground. In addition, the airline has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to extend the system to its Boeing 737 aircraft. The innovative Chinese operator has ordered 77 AVIATOR 300D systems … [Read more...] about Shenzhen Airlines rolls out connected cockpit across A320 fleet
GRB appoints Burnett alum to lead international division
Los Angeles – GRB Entertainment has appointed C. Scot Cru to President, International, as announced by GRB’s Chief Operating Officer Marielle Zuccarelli, to whom he will report. Cru previously led Mark Burnett Productions’ international arm for fourteen years where he played a key role in the company’s expansion internationally. “I am very excited to have Scot join GRB to helm our talented sales team. Scot’s entrepreneurial mindset and incredible sales and production expertise will … [Read more...] about GRB appoints Burnett alum to lead international division
ITV, Channel 4 and NCSC support DPP’s security programme
LONDON – The Digital Production Partnership (DPP) recently hosted an exclusive security briefing in collaboration with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), for members of the DPP’s Committed to Security Programme, and featured guest speakers from NCSC, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS), and Ofcom. The event also featured an announcement from ITV and Channel 4 regarding their requirements of their suppliers to adopt the DPP’s Committed to Security … [Read more...] about ITV, Channel 4 and NCSC support DPP’s security programme
Avid wins 2018 Microsoft US Partner Award
BURLINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS – Avid, a leading technology provider of software tools and platforms that power the media and entertainment industry, has won the 2018 Microsoft US Partner Award for the communications and media industry. The company was honoured among a global field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technology. “We’re extremely honoured to be a recipient of the 2018 … [Read more...] about Avid wins 2018 Microsoft US Partner Award
GoQuest journeys with Volkswagen as studio partner
MUMBAI – GoQuest Media Ventures, independent global distributor of Indian content, has launched its digital studios unit. Operations have kick-started with a development and distribution deal with Volkswagen, one of the most iconic global automobile brands. For the past 8 years, the German multi-national has successfully organised the annual one-of-its-kind premium one-make car championship series across India. Volkswagen began the championship with the Polo Cup in 2010 after going … [Read more...] about GoQuest journeys with Volkswagen as studio partner