JW Player, the leading video software and data insights platform, announced it is acquiring VUALTO, a leading provider of live and on-demand video streaming and Digital Rights Management (DRM) solutions. The acquisition deepens JW Player’s already robust offering to global broadcasters and further accelerates its vision to empower customers with independence and control in today’s Digital Video Economy by offering easy-to-use, scalable video technology. This acquisition arrives as the … [Read more...] about JW Player acquires VUALTO to strengthen comprehensive video platform success
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ViacomCBS consumer products bolster Asia team with new hires
ViacomCBS Consumer Products (VCP) has added two more appointments to its team in Asia, as it continues to build on its business in the region. Masakazu Soeda has been named Vice President and Head of Licensing for Japan, Southeast Asia and India; and Kim Hyowon joins as Creative Director for Asia. Mark Kingston, Senior Vice President, International Licensing, VCP, said, “We believe that there is a great opportunity for growth of our consumer products business in Asia. We have underscored the … [Read more...] about ViacomCBS consumer products bolster Asia team with new hires
Dandelooo’s ‘Treehouse Stories’ hits the roof with sales
French animation production and distribution company Dandelooo has secured several sales for its International Emmy Award-winning series The Treehouse Stories (“La Cabane à Histoires”) commissioned by Canal+ for broadcast on Piwi+, Canal+ and My Canal. By adapting the best children’s books, in a faithful and loyal way and using traditional animation based on the original designs, this enthralling series entices and invites children to read. Co-produced by Caribara Production (Fabien Baboz … [Read more...] about Dandelooo’s ‘Treehouse Stories’ hits the roof with sales
Keshet Productions’ non-scripted division rebrands as Interstellar
Keshet International completes the integration of its UK interests with Keshet Productions’ non-scripted arm re-launching as new indie Interstellar under Greenbird. As one of Greenbird’s stable independent productions companies, Interstellar will be led by Managing Director David Williams, with Jamie Ormerod promoted to Creative Director and Marisa Guagenti as Head of Production. The trio - who successfully developed and brought Singletown (ITV2), Speed Freaks (ITV4) and Craft Party (CBBC) to … [Read more...] about Keshet Productions’ non-scripted division rebrands as Interstellar
Broadcasters in Asia, Australia, and Europe get ‘Too Close’ as All3media International signs deals for new thriller
Leading independent distributor All3Media International has signed a raft of new deals for Too Close, from Snowed-In Productions, as key broadcasters in Asia, Australia and Europe secure the three-part psychological thriller which recently aired to ratings success and critical acclaim on ITV 1. Following multiple deals, Too Close is now set to air worldwide. In Europe, new deals have been agreed with NPO (Netherlands), YLE (Finland), DR (Denmark), VRT (Flemish Belgium) and Nova TV … [Read more...] about Broadcasters in Asia, Australia, and Europe get ‘Too Close’ as All3media International signs deals for new thriller
India sees huge headroom for growth across TV and digital
At the Asia Video Industry Association’s (AVIA) recent Future of Video India conference, industry leaders remained upbeat on the potential for growth despite a painful 2020 which had seen a 25% drop in TV advertising revenue. The conference opened with an overview of the Future of Video in India with Mihir Shah, VP, India, at Media Partners Asia (MPA). With learnings from the last year and economic resurgence picking up in certain sectors, MPA predicts that in the next 5 years, with every new … [Read more...] about India sees huge headroom for growth across TV and digital