CINCINNATI – GatesAir, a global leader in wireless, over-the-air content delivery solutions for radio and TV broadcasters, continues to grow its global sales team with the appointment of Jacky Yee as Head of Sales, Asia-Pacific. Based in Singapore, Yee will lead a team of four regional sales managers and report directly to Rich Redmond, President and Managing Director, International. Yee joins GatesAir with more than 20 years of experience in the broadcast and audio-visual … [Read more...] about GatesAir appoints Jacky Yee to APAC leadership role
DPP and SMPTE launch IMF specification to power global content exchange
LONDON – The Digital Production Partnership (DPP), the media industry’s international business network, has announced the release of a new technical specification to support the mastering and international exchange of content: SMPTE TSP 2121:2018 IMF Application DPP (ProRes). The new broadcast and online specification builds on the existing Interoperable Master Format (IMF) standard developed by the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE), which was designed for … [Read more...] about DPP and SMPTE launch IMF specification to power global content exchange
Story House Productions upgrades storage capacity with Facilis technology
HUDSON – Facilis, a leading international supplier of cost-effective, high performance shared storage solutions for collaborative media production networks, has announced that Story House Productions has upgraded and extended the shared storage network in its Berlin facility with a 448TB Hub Server Stack consisting of two TerraBlock 24D servers, TX16 expansion chassis and the Hub Server which manages and controls traffic across the system. The new system was supplied and installed by … [Read more...] about Story House Productions upgrades storage capacity with Facilis technology
Discovery Kids app officially launches in the Philippines
MANILA – Discovery Kids, a mobile subscription service for kids, has made its international debut officially in the Philippines, in partnership with the country’s leading telco and digital services provider, PLDT, and its wireless subsidiary, Smart Communications. The app will also be launching in Singapore later in August. Designed to spark curiosity and encourage exploration, Discovery Kids sets itself apart with a unique watch-play-learn experience and a specially curated slate … [Read more...] about Discovery Kids app officially launches in the Philippines
CJ ENM productions shortlisted for Content Innovation Awards
SEOUL – CJ ENM and two of their titles have made the shortlist for the annual Content Innovation Awards. 16-episode scripted black comedy drama Prison Playbook is on the list for Series Launch of the Year, while hybrid music and dating format Love at First Song is listed for Best Musical Format. Winners for each category are to be announced during MIPCOM 2018. The Content Innovation Awards ceremony will take place on 14 October, at the Carlton Hotel’s Grand Salon in Cannes, … [Read more...] about CJ ENM productions shortlisted for Content Innovation Awards
Kapuso stars bag major awards at the 14th Cinemalaya Fest
QUEZON CITY – Two of GMA Network’s finest artists have recently won big acting recognitions during the 14th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival held at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. Comedy concert queen Ai-Ai delas Alas took home the Best Actress Award for her outstanding performance in Director Louie Ignacio's drama film School Service. Ai-Ai portrayed the role of Rita, a member of a child-trafficking syndicate. Last year, she also bagged top … [Read more...] about Kapuso stars bag major awards at the 14th Cinemalaya Fest