SÃO PAULO – While a six-time championship did not materialise for Brazil, the country’s passion for football resulted in excellent ratings for Globo during the recently concluded 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. The accumulative reach with 56 games, which were broadcasted live by the network on open TV in Brazil, exceeded 181 million people. During the Cup, the average daily reach during the games was about 103 million people. In all of the games the Brazilian team … [Read more...] about Globo accumulates reach of over 181 million with World Cup coverage
Asia’s Next Top Model reveals 14 contestants for season six
HONG KONG – Hit reality TV series Asia’s Next Top Model is back for another season of fashion, feuds and rigorous competition on FOX Life, one of Asia’s leading general entertainment channels. FOX Networks Group Asia and FOX Life have officially announced the 14 young women who will compete in the latest season, selected from scores of auditioning hopefuls across the region who fought for their chance to take center stage in what promises to be the program’s most riveting season … [Read more...] about Asia’s Next Top Model reveals 14 contestants for season six
Beta Cinema picks up Sandra Nettelbeck’s “What Doesn’t Kill Us”
MUNICH – Beta Cinema has picked up worldwide rights to Sandra Nettelbeck’s latest feature What Doesn’t Kill Us, which will bow this summer at Locarno’s Piazza Grande. Nettelbeck, whose credits include the internationally acclaimed Mostly Martha and Mr. Morgan’s Last Love, has created a heart-wrenching yet delightful mosaic of stories just past the midlife crisis. What Doesn’t Kill Us, produced by Sommerhaus Filmproduktion (Berlinale competition entry In The Aisles) and … [Read more...] about Beta Cinema picks up Sandra Nettelbeck’s “What Doesn’t Kill Us”
Amobee wins auction to acquire Videology assets
REDWOOD CITY/SINGAPORE – Singtel subsidiary Amobee, a leading global digital marketing technology company serving brands and agencies, has emerged as the winner in the court supervised auction process to acquire certain assets from Videology, a software provider for advanced TV and video advertising. The purchase price was approximately US$101 million, subject to adjustments for accounts receivable at closing, estimated to be approximately US$20.9 million. The … [Read more...] about Amobee wins auction to acquire Videology assets
Cooke Optics welcomes acquisition by Caledonia
LEICESTER – Cooke Optics has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in the company by Caledonia Investments, a self-managed investment trust. The investment is set to enable faster company growth and development of new lenses. The current Cooke Optics management team, including Chairman Les Zellan, CEO Robert Howard and COO Alan Merrills, remain in place, and day-to-day activities at the Leicester-based company will continue unchanged. “We have been … [Read more...] about Cooke Optics welcomes acquisition by Caledonia
Casbaa releases updated pay TV and OTT regulatory review for Asia
HONG KONG – Casbaa, the Association for the Asian video industry, has released their long-awaited review of OTT and regulatory policies for the video industry in Asia. Based on a year-long study of legal frameworks and government policies in 17 Asian markets, and using the UK and USA as comparators, Casbaa examines key issues in regulation of the pay TV and online video industry. The Casbaa-released booklet titled ‘OTT TV Policies in Asia’ focuses on policies for professional, … [Read more...] about Casbaa releases updated pay TV and OTT regulatory review for Asia