London – NBCUniversal International today announced the launch of hayu – its next generation, subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) reality service. The first all-reality service of its kind – curated and fully integrated with social media – will launch in March in the UK, Ireland & Australia on a full array of devices (mobile, tablet, laptop and connected TV). Targeting the broad base of viewers who are fans of the reality genre, hayu combines a truly unique … [Read more...] about NBCUniversal launches hayu
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Euronews hits 23.5 million subscribers
Lyon, France - Since 2012, expanding distribution in Asia-Pacific has been a priority for Euronews, which now reaches 23.5 million subscribers in 15 countries* of the region, marking an all-time high. Within the region, South Korea is now the country with the greatest distribution of international news media, with over 6.5 million subscribers. Euronews and Hyundai HCN have announced that, since January, the Euronews English service has been available 24/7 via the mobile application … [Read more...] about Euronews hits 23.5 million subscribers
Media Prima secures football deal
Kuala Lumpur –The Football Malaysia Limited Liability Partnership announced today the appointment of Media Prima, Malaysia’s leading fully integrated media group, as the free-to-air broadcaster for the country’s top football leagues and cup competitions for the next three seasons from 2016 to 2018. Media Prima will kicked-off their coverage of two LIVE matches. The Charity Shield between Super League champions Johor Darul Takzim and Malaysia Cup champions Selangor on … [Read more...] about Media Prima secures football deal
The Orchard acquires
LOS ANGELES, CA – February 4, 2016 – The Orchard announced today that the company has reached an agreement with A&E IndieFilms to acquire all North American distribution rights to director Roger Ross Williams’ documentary LIFE, ANIMATED. The film just won the 2016 Sundance Film Festival Directing Award in US Documentary competition. LIFE, ANIMATED was produced by Julie Goldman and Williams, and executive producers are Molly Thompson, Robert DeBitetto, Robert Sharenow and … [Read more...] about The Orchard acquires
Viacom Italy and Prime deal
Leading Viacom subsidiary, MTV recently revealed in the press its recent shopping spree with Prime Entertainment Group for a number of different feeds. In addition to the deals with MTV Africa, Paramount Russia, Paramount Latin America, Paramount Spain and Paramount Central Europe, David Freydt, Mananging Director of PRIME, said that there would be soon more to announce. And there it is, another collaboration for PRIME and VIACOM. This time the deal is for VIACOM ITALY and … [Read more...] about Viacom Italy and Prime deal
STARZ’s historical series
Beverly Hills, Calif. – Starz announced that the company has greenlit The White Princess, the follow-up to the critically-acclaimed STARZ Original miniseries event The White Queen, from Company Pictures. Adapted from Philippa Gregory’s best-selling novel of the same name and part of The Cousins’ War book series, The White Princess tells the story of England’s War of the Roses from the perspective of the women. The 8-episode limited series drama is currently in … [Read more...] about STARZ’s historical series