New York – NBCUniversal announced on April 15 the launch of a robust, original video programming initiative that will be promoted across the company’s unique portfolio of television networks and featured on its extensive collection of digital platforms as well as on national video-on-demand. Debuting first on various digital platforms including channel websites, Hulu and video-on-demand, this companywide initiative is designed to connect advertising brands with consumers in the most … [Read more...] about NBCU announces original video programming initiative
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Sesame Workshop introduces Sesame GO
New York, NY – Sesame Workshop, the non-profit educational organisation behind Sesame Street, launched Sesame GO, a new subscription video on demand service which provides the latest and greatest collection of full-length TV episodes of Sesame Street on the internet, on April 8. Sesame GO is powered by the Kaltura MediaGo OTT Solution. Sesame GO provides a safe, ad-free environment to watch Sesame Street content. Available as a web service through any internet browser, and optimised … [Read more...] about Sesame Workshop introduces Sesame GO
TVA Web Exclusive: Interview with Sherman Lee, Controller, International Business, TVBI
What were the main objectives for TVB to be present here this year? FILMART is a very important event — it’s the second largest TV and film industry exhibition in the world — and as the leading TV station in Hong Kong, we have to be present. And it’s also encouraged by the HKTDC (Hong Kong Trade Development Council) to promote the industry. Our role is quite special. We are a TV station, and we produce programmes ourselves. We have our own production team, our own TVB … [Read more...] about TVA Web Exclusive: Interview with Sherman Lee, Controller, International Business, TVBI
MIPTV: ITV Studios sells 500 hours across China and Thailand
Cannes – ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has signed a raft of programming deals totalling more than 500 hours with digital platforms and TV broadcasters across China and Thailand. ITVS GE has signed a multi-year drama output deal with Tencent, a provider of comprehensive Internet services in China. The agreement sees ITVS GE providing over 100 hours annually of its market-leading drama content, including titles such as the Golden Globe award-winning Dancing on the Edge and … [Read more...] about MIPTV: ITV Studios sells 500 hours across China and Thailand
MIPTV: VICE and FremantleMedia launch Munchies channel
Cannes – VICE Media and FremantleMedia launched their joint food venture Munchies in beta on April 7. Named after VICE’s existing flagship food show, Munchies is a new, video-driven online channel that combines VICE’s preeminent online video content with FremantleMedia’s global reach and world class production capabilities. Munchies will showcase the best in original food content and programming, chronicling the broad spectrum of the global culinary experience and the … [Read more...] about MIPTV: VICE and FremantleMedia launch Munchies channel
MIPTV: Pokémon expands animation offerings and global reach
Cannes – The Pokémon Company International kicked off MIPTV by announcing its newest feature-length animated film, Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, which is now available for license. The movie features Ash and Pikachu, plus other classic Pokémon as well as those making their animation debut from the blockbuster Pokémon X and Pokémon Y video games. With more broadcast and VOD partners signed, brand-new TV animation in homes, and … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Pokémon expands animation offerings and global reach