LONDON — The Vitec Group has announced the appointment of Tom Pavicic to its Production Solutions division as regional sales manager, Australia and New Zealand. Based in Sydney, Pavicic will apply the experience and skills developed over his 30-year career to build and manage strategic channel partnerships and further develop the sales organization in the region. "The ANZ region has tremendous growth potential for The Vitec Group, and it's essential that we position our company to … [Read more...] about Vitec recruits Tom Pavicic as Regional Sales Manager
Zodiak Kids joins forces with Icelandic brand Tulipop
LONDON – Banijay Group’s Zodiak Kids has entered a co-development and co-production deal with leading Icelandic lifestyle brand Tulipop for an animated children’s television series based on the characters and landscapes of the Tulipop brand. Founded in 2010 by celebrated Icelandic illustrator Signy Kolbeinsdottir and marketing expert Helga Arnadottir, the absurd and surprising island of Tulipop is drawn from an eclectic Icelandic heritage with ideas inspired by ancient … [Read more...] about Zodiak Kids joins forces with Icelandic brand Tulipop
History’s hit drama “Vikings” returns in November
SAN DIEGO – History Channel’s hit drama series Vikings will return in November, as announced from the recent event San Diego Comic-Con International. An exclusive trailer from the mid-season five premiere was unveiled to nearly 5,000 fans during the Vikings cast panel held at Comic-Con. In the mid-season five finale, the divide between the Lothbrok family climaxes with Ragnar’s sons battling each other to rule the world. The long-awaited faceoff ends with a strategic victory going … [Read more...] about History’s hit drama “Vikings” returns in November
HBO receives 108 Primetime Emmy nominations
NEW YORK– HBO has received 108 Primetime Emmy nominations for the upcoming 70th Primetime Emmy Awards, which were announced recently in Los Angeles. Game of Thrones received 22 nominations, the most of any program, while Westworld received 21 nominations, Barry received 13 nominations and Silicon Valley received 7 nominations. Viewers can catch up on HBO’s Emmy-nominated programs streaming on HBO GO and HBO On Demand. HBO’s Emmy nominations this year … [Read more...] about HBO receives 108 Primetime Emmy nominations
Issa Rae is MIPCOM’s Personality of the Year
PARIS – Issa Rae, creator, producer and star of HBO’s hit show Insecure, has been named MIPCOM 2018 Personality of the Year. The Peabody Award winner and vanguard Hollywood actress, writer, director and producer will be honoured at a gala dinner for leading international television executives at the Carlton Hotel, Cannes, France, on Wednesday 17 October, and will take part in a keynote interview. MIPCOM, the world’s entertainment content market, takes place in Cannes … [Read more...] about Issa Rae is MIPCOM’s Personality of the Year
Quicklink and Riedel sign Skype TX partnership
SWANSEA – Quicklink has announced the start of an on-going partnership with Riedel to support the Microsoft Skype TX solutions. As part of the partnership, Quicklink now provides support services to the existing Riedel STX-200 Skype TX customers. After-sales services such as hotline operations, hardware repairs in-warranty as well as out of warranty for the Skype STX-200 product, will be handed over to Quicklink. Richard Rees, Quicklink CEO said: "This … [Read more...] about Quicklink and Riedel sign Skype TX partnership