The Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association (ASTRA) has stated its approval of the conviction of Sydney resident Narender Narwal for the theft and illegal selling of subscription television (STV). Narwal’s arrest and conviction resulted from an Australian Federal Police (AFP) investigation supported by STV industry investigators from FOXTEL and other companies. Narwal was involved in the sale of unauthorised set-top boxes programmed to provide a network of people with … [Read more...] about Australian subscription TV pirate convicted
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Endemol unveils slate of new entertainment formats for MIPCOM
Endemol has announced its lineup of formats for MIPCOM 2012. International hit Your Face Sounds Familiar leads Endemol’s lineup for MIPCOM 2012. Brand new series World Games, The Bodyguard and Love is in the Air will also make their international debut, alongside returning format Plan B. Iris Boelhouwer, Endemol’s MD of Creative Operations says; “Our slate for MIPCOM 2012 offers a great mix of entertainment, comedy, music and reality. These are formats with significant … [Read more...] about Endemol unveils slate of new entertainment formats for MIPCOM
China’s SARFT issues more television guidelines
The State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT) in China has issued six new guidelines on the production of TV serials, further tightening its control of the country’s content output. These guidelines ban the adaptation of online games and foreign TV formats, demand that family conflicts in programmes and jokes in period dramas be reduced, and expect revolution-themed shows to draw a clear line between heroes and villains. Last month, the SARFT introduced a ruling that … [Read more...] about China’s SARFT issues more television guidelines
Cisco completes acquisition of NDS
San Jose, California – Cisco announced it has completed the acquisition of NDS Group Ltd., a leading provider of video software and content security solutions that enable service providers and media companies to securely deliver and monetise new video experiences. On March 15, 2012, Cisco announced a definitive agreement to acquire NDS. NDS' software platform, customer segments and services model complement Cisco's networked video offerings and accelerate the delivery of Videoscape, … [Read more...] about Cisco completes acquisition of NDS
BREAKING: DreamWorks Animation to acquire Classic Media for US$155M
GLENDALE, California – DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Classic Media for US$155 million in cash from Boomerang Media Holdings. Classic Media's library of intellectual property, which is focused on family characters and brands, features a vast collection of filmed entertainment with over 450 titles and more than 6,100 episodes of animated and live-action programming. Classic Media owns one of the world's largest comic book … [Read more...] about BREAKING: DreamWorks Animation to acquire Classic Media for US$155M
YouTube enables face blurring function
YouTube has launched the face blurring tool in its commitment towards offering anonymity when required as citizens continue to play a critical role in supplying news and human rights footage from around the world. The issue of identity protection is consequently becoming increasingly sensitive. According to the international human rights organization WITNESS’ Cameras Everywhere report, “No video-sharing site or hardware manufacturer currently offers users the option to blur faces or … [Read more...] about YouTube enables face blurring function
