Los Angeles and London – Keshet International (KI), the global production and distribution powerhouse behind many high profile, award-winning and critically acclaimed series, has expanded its digital team with the appointments of Pasa Mustafa as creative director, digital, based in London, and Heather Brewster, who joins Keshet’s LA office as VP Development, Digital. The pair will report to Sebastian Burkhardt, SVP Digital and Acquisitions for KI, who leads the company’s digital content … [Read more...] about Keshet expands team
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Tata Communications ushers in a new era for VICE Media
Singapore – Tata Communications, a leading provider of A New World of Communications, announces that it has been chosen by VICE Media to build a high-performance, completely cloud-based platform for global media asset management, storage, content contribution and distribution. It will enable VICE Media to capture content anywhere in the world, and quickly make it available to hundreds of editors in production centres in New York City, Los Angeles, Washington DC, Toronto and London, for … [Read more...] about Tata Communications ushers in a new era for VICE Media
Encompass Digital Media strengthens partnership with MEASAT
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. announced that Encompass Digital Media is expanding their presence on MEASAT’s leading 91.5°E video neighbourhood. Eight more channels are now available from 91.5°E: HITS HD, KIX360 SD, Zee Sine SD, beIN Asia Pacific’s Indonesia feeds - beIN SPORTS 1, beIN SPORTS 2, beIN SPORTS 3, WAKUWAKU JAPAN SEA HD and WAKUWAKU JAPAN Taiwan HD, all of which are distributed to TV platforms in more than 100 countries across the Asia Pacific. “Encompass is … [Read more...] about Encompass Digital Media strengthens partnership with MEASAT
Gone Viral TV launches 3 channels on AIS
Bangkok - AIS and Gone Viral TV have inked a partnership agreement, marking the first time that linear television channels, comprised only of online content, will be made available in Asia. “AIS is launching a new suite of services that is sure to be a hit in Thailand, and we’re thrilled to be announced as an official content partner for their launch,” said Phil Corke, VP of business development at Gone Viral TV. “Richard Woo of RWA Media, Singapore has been representing our interests in Asia … [Read more...] about Gone Viral TV launches 3 channels on AIS
Cops on the block heads to ICTV in Ukraine
Ukraine – KABO’s tongue-in-cheek scripted comedy format Cops on the Block has been licensed in Ukraine to TV channel ICTV. The announcement was made by Arabelle Pouliot-Di Crescenzo, Managing Director, KABO International. “ICTV was looking for a new fresh hit in scripted comedy, and having successfully worked together in the past on other comedy formats, we felt Cops on the Block was the perfect format for our schedule and our audience,” commented Anastasiya Reznikova, Head of Development of … [Read more...] about Cops on the block heads to ICTV in Ukraine
New Australian-Chinese co-production feature
Beijing - Screen Australia announced a new Australian-Chinese co-production feature At Last, making it the eighth official co-production to receive approval. The announcement was made at a screen industry networking event, in partnership with Ausfilm and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, designed to further energise Australian-Chinese working relationships and identify co-production opportunities with Chinese producers and production companies. In attendance were Ausfilm members … [Read more...] about New Australian-Chinese co-production feature