Viu, a leading pan-regional OTT video streaming service operated by Viu International Limited, has partnered with the Philippines’ leading mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. to launch the new GIGA K-Video data pack endorsed by Korean superstar Park Seo Jun. Smart GIGA K-Video is the first-ever prepaid data pack in the Smart Giga family that comes with a Viu Premium subscription, making it much easier for Filipinos to enjoy the latest Korean content, uninterrupted and … [Read more...] about Viu partners with Smart to launch Giga K-Video endorsed by top-tier Korean actor
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Opening night for AFC Wimbledon sets the future of remote production
Systems integrator Broadcast Solutions planned and executed almost two hours of pre-match excitement for AFC Wimbledon – with a crew of just three people. The occasion was the opening match at the football club’s new home, just metres away from its original stadium in Plough Lane. This first game marked the climax of almost two decades of fund-raising for the club which rose like a phoenix from the old Wimbledon, making its way through the tiers of English football to now play in League One. … [Read more...] about Opening night for AFC Wimbledon sets the future of remote production
Sony Pictures blockbusters are making their way to FOX Movies
FOX Movies announced that it is joining hands with Sony Pictures Television to bring 37 movies to the linear tv platform. Most titles will appear first and exclusive, ranging from action-packed movies to family favourites. Viewers can catch some of the latest mega-hits (Bad Boys For Life), action thrillers (Miss Bala), horror-flicks (Blumhouse’s Fantasy Island, Brightburn), and critically-acclaimed dramas (Little Women, Run This Town) on the TV channel. Additionally, other highly anticipated … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures blockbusters are making their way to FOX Movies
Eccho Rights agree on output deal with Born Wild
International distributor Eccho Rights has signed an output deal with UK-based production company Born Wild, which will see the two companies work together on developing drama series. Born Wild is headed by producer Anthony Alleyne, whose debut movie Sunburn, was released earlier this year on VOD in North America and Canada, and who is repped by The Gersh Agency. “Anthony is a hungry, creative and ambitious producer, with a string of outstanding projects in development, perfectly … [Read more...] about Eccho Rights agree on output deal with Born Wild
Firstlight Media beefs up sales and biz dev to support booming OTT market
With the number of streaming services continuing to grow to record levels, Firstlight Media announced the expanded support for the industry, adding three highly-regarded executives to its sales and business development team. Bal O’Neil has joined the company as vice president of solutions engineering, Eric Goldstein will serve as head of business development, and John Ferrandino has been named head of sales. All three will be responsible for delivering partner and client solutions for video … [Read more...] about Firstlight Media beefs up sales and biz dev to support booming OTT market
De Tune selects Tata Communications to deliver live events, provide high-quality viewing experience to its customers across the globe
De Tune, a global industry-leading media and entertainment company, has selected Tata Communications, a global digital ecosystem enabler, as the backbone of its next-generation broadcast viewing experience for live events produced virtually anywhere on the globe. De Tune has been able to simplify its global production operations by consolidating multiple vendors into one cohesive media ecosystem with the help of Tata Communications’ end-to-end live video services. Michael Thuney, Chief … [Read more...] about De Tune selects Tata Communications to deliver live events, provide high-quality viewing experience to its customers across the globe