PARIS – Reed MIDEM has opened the call for entries for the MIPCOM Diversify TV Excellence Awards 2018. Dedicated to championing and promoting diversity and inclusion in all forms across the international television industry, the second edition of the MIPCOM Diversify TV Excellence Awards will take place on Tuesday 16 October. The awards show will be held in the Grand Salon of the Intercontinental Carlton Hotel, Cannes, France, during MIPCOM. Global entertainment content … [Read more...] about The MIPCOM Diversify TV Excellence Awards are back
The International Champions Cup partners with Grabyo
NEW YORK – The International Champions Cup (ICC) has partnered with video tech specialist Grabyo to provide its global media teams with the tools to share in-play video highlights, whilst activating campaigns for sponsors and brand partners during this summer’s tournament. Now in its sixth edition, the ICC, owned and operated by Relevent, is a key event in the global soccer calendar. The ICC has teamed up with Grabyo to increase the amount of content shared through its social and … [Read more...] about The International Champions Cup partners with Grabyo
NBCUniversal and Matchbox Pictures back Tony Ayres’ new label
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