MIAMI, FLORIDA – BBC Studios and Sony Crackle have announced an agreement to bring the new series of the iconic Doctor Who to the Sony Pictures Television Networks SVOD platform. With this deal, Crackle subscribers in the Latin America region will have exclusive access to the highly anticipated global franchise which features Jodie Whittaker as the newest Doctor alongside a completely fresh cast. The new season features ten 50-minute episodes kicking off with a feature length … [Read more...] about Sony Crackle brings “Doctor Who” to Latin America
HBO renews “Sucession” for season two
Following the show’s recent premiere, HBO has renewed the drama series Succession for a second season. Created by Oscar and WGA nominee Jesse Armstrong (In the Loop), with the pilot written by Armstrong and directed by Oscar winner Adam McKay (The Big Short), Succession launched its ten-episode season on 4 June. The show follows the Roy family – Logan Roy and his four children – which controls one of the biggest media and entertainment conglomerates in the world, … [Read more...] about HBO renews “Sucession” for season two
CNN’S “Destination Hanoi” explores the city
CNN has announced a featured special coverage on the Vietnam city Hanoi, with 30-minute programs airing from 16 to 28 June. Titled Destination Hanoi, the feature will explore the city’s sights and culture. From the photogenic alleys of the Old Quarter to the tranquility of the Temple of Literature, Hanoi has fiercely defended its identity for more than a millennium, despite successive waves of Chinese, French, Japanese and American influence. Today, in a time of peace, Hanoi … [Read more...] about CNN’S “Destination Hanoi” explores the city
ANC partners with MediaHub Australia
SYDNEY - Australian News Channel (ANC) has announced a new partnership with digital media distribution facility MediaHub Australia. The latter will provide playout services for ANC’s growing suite of premium Sky News channels. As a leading 24-hour multi-channel, multi-platform news service provider in Australia, ANC delivers live news and national affairs coverage to audiences across the country via dedicated channels on Foxtel including Sky News Live, Sky News Business, Sky News … [Read more...] about ANC partners with MediaHub Australia
Turner International invests in Bright Little Labs
Turner International’s Digital Ventures and Innovation (DV&I) group has announced a strategic equity investment in Bright Little Labs (BLL), a UK-based early stage company which creates and distributes edutainment content for kids. This marks DV&I’s first entry into the edutainment space, and the funding will be used to fuel BLL’s international expansion in terms of both creative development and distribution. The investment will enhance BLL’s current offering by … [Read more...] about Turner International invests in Bright Little Labs
Ina Lui joins AsiaSat as new Vice President
HONG KONG – Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company (AsiaSat) has named Ina Lui as the company’s new Vice President of Business Development and Strategy, responsible for driving new business and strategic initiatives for the company. Lui has over 25 years of experience in the satellite, telecommunications and technology sectors, covering areas in sales, marketing, product and business development. She has previously worked in Singapore, South China and Hong Kong, and held senior … [Read more...] about Ina Lui joins AsiaSat as new Vice President