Two new international versions of ITV Studios’ (ITVS) and Motion Content Group’s award-winning, record-breaking format Love Island are to air in 2019, taking the total number of original commissions to 11 countries. In Belgium, SBS has licensed the format, which will be a co-production with RTL in the Netherlands. This version will feature Islanders from both countries and will be co-produced by Lecter Belgium and ITV Studios Netherlands. Meanwhile, Polsat has ordered the show for … [Read more...] about New Territories for Love Island are announced for 2019
DHX Media appoints Lara Ilie as VP of rights strategy and Rachel Taylor as Commercial Director
DHX Media, a global children’s content and brands company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lara Ilie to the position of Vice President of Rights Strategy, reporting to Anne Loi, Chief Commercial Officer. In this newly created position, Ms Ilie will develop and help implement integrated strategies to monetize the Company’s portfolio of intellectual property rights across business units and territories. Working with the senior management team, Ms Ilie will be responsible for formulating … [Read more...] about DHX Media appoints Lara Ilie as VP of rights strategy and Rachel Taylor as Commercial Director
Gusto TV to Launch in Latin America on Olympusat’s OTT Service
Gusto Worldwide Media announced that Gusto TV will be launched as a live TV and on demand offering on Olympusat’s VEMOX OTT platform. VEMOX offers over 60 live channels of Spanish and English language content to viewers in Latin America and Hispanic audiences in the US. Gusto TV will roll out with over 60 hours of original HD programming. Gusto TV has launched on multiple platforms in Canada, Singapore, US, and other European territories. This will be the first time Gusto TV will be available … [Read more...] about Gusto TV to Launch in Latin America on Olympusat’s OTT Service
Fossil Group Enters Agreement To Sell Select Smartwatch Technology To Google
Fossil Group announced its plan to sell to Google for $40 million intellectual property (IP) related to a smartwatch technology currently under development by Fossil Group. As part of the transaction, a portion of Fossil Group’s research and development (R&D) team currently supporting the transferring IP will join Google. Fossil Group retains more than 200 R&D team members to focus on innovation and product development. The transaction showcases Fossil Group and Google’s … [Read more...] about Fossil Group Enters Agreement To Sell Select Smartwatch Technology To Google
Viceland to go live four nights a week
VICELAND announced a bold new venture placing live programming at the center of its schedule -- airing VICE LIVE two hours a night, four nights a week, starting Monday February 25 from 9-11PM ET. VICE LIVE taps directly into the core of VICE's DNA - fearless irreverence, boundless curiosity and a DIY sensibility. Originating out of VICE’s buzzing Brooklyn Headquarters, VICE LIVE will broadcast live (give or take seven seconds or so) and cover all of the day's hottest topics and … [Read more...] about Viceland to go live four nights a week
ZEE announces attractive launch offer on Zee Family packs
With the new tariff/pricing regime all set to come into effect from February 01, 2019 ZEE, the No. 1 television network of the country, announces attractive launch offers for its consumers. Zee family packs will be available for Rs. 39* only. This special launch offer has been devised for consumers across Hindi speaking states, Maharashtra, West Bengal and Odisha. Leading the change agenda for the new pricing paradigm, ZEE was the first network to roll out its multiple customer-centric packs and … [Read more...] about ZEE announces attractive launch offer on Zee Family packs
