Talpa has entered into a long-term strategic partnership with Vorst Media, known for its globally successful formats like Face Your Addiction (Verslaafd’) and Hi-Q Genius (Slimmeriqen). As part of this partnership, Talpa will have the international distribution and production rights over both existing and future formats. Furthermore, Vorst Media will have access to Talpa Content, the creative heart of the company, and its extensive format portfolio. Peter van der Vorst, a well-known and … [Read more...] about Talpa and Vorst in strategic partnership
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La Blanda premieres to 4 million viewers
Univision Communications Inc. (UCI), the leading media company serving Hispanic America, announced that 4.2 million total viewers 2+ tuned in to all or part of the two-hour broadcast premiere of La Banda, the music-based. The reality competition show developed by UCI, Simon Cowell’s SYCO Entertainment and Haim Saban’s Saban Brands and is co-produced with FremantleMedia Latin America. La Banda aired on September 13 from 8pm ET on the Univision Network and averaged 2.6 million total … [Read more...] about La Blanda premieres to 4 million viewers
BBC and FOX announce deal for Da Vinci’s Demons
London- BBC Worldwide and Fox International Channels Content Sales (FICCS) announced a new deal on Da Vinci's Demons on. FICCS will promote this extended partnership at MIPCOM, which includes TV, Digital and DVD distribution rights for all three seasons of Da Vinci’s Demons globally, excluding the U.S. and Canada. Fox International Channels (FIC) has successfully aired seasons one and two of Da Vinci's Demons in 125 countries globally and will begin transmitting the third season next month … [Read more...] about BBC and FOX announce deal for Da Vinci’s Demons
Globecast Australia is now Telstra Broadcast
Telstra has announced the rebrand of recently acquired business, Globecast Australia, to Telstra Broadcast Services, unveiling the new brand at the International Broadcasting Conference (IBC) in Amsterdam. The move cements Telstra’s commitment to providing deeper capabilities in media services for customers in the broadcasting industry. Telstra Broadcast Services offers its global customer base media delivery over satellite platforms, including direct to home satellite transmission and … [Read more...] about Globecast Australia is now Telstra Broadcast
Sky, Cisco extend alliance
Cisco has announced that Sky will extend its collaboration with Cisco for set-top-box middleware solutions, supporting Sky’s expansion of products and services to an even wider audience. The companies have a long-standing relationship working together to change the face of video entertainment services, including, as announced in January, their collaboration on the http://www.onscreenasia.com/article/airbus-defence-and-space-and-cisco-seal-agreement/17566 AdSmart addressable TV advertising … [Read more...] about Sky, Cisco extend alliance
SES, Eutelsat combine for Future Video Initiative
Satellite operators SES and Eutelsat, two of the leading players in the global video distribution market, have unveiled an industry-wide initiative to develop and promote next-generation video technologies, standards and formats, focusing initially on the reception of satellite services on any screen and on converged broadcast-broadband technologies. Called the Future Video Initiative, this new project will assemble representative companies in the converged video value chain to ensure that users … [Read more...] about SES, Eutelsat combine for Future Video Initiative