PARIS – Dutch national broadcaster NPO has selected ATEME’s TITAN virtual video processing solution to cover the 2018 Russia FIFA World Cup, live in 4K ultra high definition. ATEME is a leading provider of video delivery solutions for Broadcast, Cable, DTH, IPTV and OT. Leveraging ATEME’s continuous research and innovation in picture and video quality, NPO workflow can now process both live UHD content at a lower bitrate. The bandwidth efficiency, high video quality, low … [Read more...] about ATEME to cover World Cup for NPO
GMA Network to distribute rights for “Fight of Champions”
QUEZON CITY – GMA Network has partnered with MP Promotions to distribute free and pay TV rights to Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao’s much anticipated return to the boxing ring. Dubbed as the “Fight of Champions”, Pacquiao will challenge Argentinian Lucas Matthysse for the World Boxing Association’s welterweight championship in the Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on July 15. GMA will be distributing the live broadcast feed of "Fight of Champions" for free and … [Read more...] about GMA Network to distribute rights for “Fight of Champions”
Euronews appoints Darren McCaffrey as Political Editor
LYON – Euronews has announced the appointment of Darren McCaffrey as their new Political Editor, based in Brussels. McCaffrey is an accomplished and exciting journalist in the industry, with a reputation for breaking big stories and conducting fearless live interviews. McCaffrey spent the last nine years at Sky News, most recently as Ireland Correspondent, but made his name as a Political Correspondent based at Westminster. During his time there he played a key role in Sky's … [Read more...] about Euronews appoints Darren McCaffrey as Political Editor
Keshet 12 recommissions “When Heroes Fly”
LONDON – Israeli drama When Heroes Fly, produced by Spiro Films, has been recommissioned by Keshet 12 – following record ratings which saw the award-winning series beat Reshet's Big Brother for three weeks out of six. Across the series run of ten episodes, which premiered in a head-to-head ratings battle with the formerly unbeatable reality show, the Canneseries-winning thriller had increased Keshet 12’s slot average by 35% in ratings and 21% in share, pulling in an average of … [Read more...] about Keshet 12 recommissions “When Heroes Fly”
Acclaimed docuseries “Born This Way” returns for fourth season
NEW YORK – A&E Network’s critically-acclaimed, Emmy-winning docuseries Born This Way will return for its fourth season, to chronicle the group’s journey as they prepare for a monumental step for two of its members, the wedding of Cristina and Angel. The new season is set to premiere on August 15 at 8pm ET/PT, airing two episodes back-to-back each week on Wednesdays, spanning a four-week event. The ground-breaking series provides an intimate look at a diverse group … [Read more...] about Acclaimed docuseries “Born This Way” returns for fourth season
Nordic Entertainment Group wins rights to six major football championships
STOCKHOLM – Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT Group) has acquired the exclusive Nordic media rights to six leading international football championships. These include Germany’s Bundesliga, France’s Ligue 1, The Netherlands’ Eredivisie, Belgium's First Division A and the Scottish Premiership until 2021, as well as the 2019 Copa América. NENT Group will show up to 1,500 live games a season from the five leagues on its TV channels and streaming services. Football fans in Denmark, … [Read more...] about Nordic Entertainment Group wins rights to six major football championships