Singapore - Accedo announced an extension of their partnership with Verimatrix with an integration of Accedo’s TV Everywhere (TVE) solution to include Verimatrix ViewRight Web client security. The integrated solution will enable secure video delivery to a broad range of end user devices in conjunction with the Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS) for Internet TV solution. Integrated with Accedo’s TVE solution, the combined solution can support both adaptive … [Read more...] about Accedo and Verimatrix extend partnership to secure TV Everywhere
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Nat Geo to premiere “The ’90s: The Last Great Decade?”
Washington, U.S. - National Geographic Channel (NGC) has announced the network’s next miniseries event, The '90s: The Last Great Decade? following its successful three-night, six-hour event '80s: The Decade That Made Us. The miniseries will celebrate the people, the inventions and thedecisions that shaped the current world, told from the perspective of notable history makers, celebrities, sports stars, politicians and musicians who lived these iconic moments. Partnering again with Nutopia, … [Read more...] about Nat Geo to premiere “The ’90s: The Last Great Decade?”
BBC Worldwide to launch CBeebies block in China
Shanghai - BBC Worldwide today announced a deal with BesTV, China's largest new media company, to launch a CBeebies branded block on their multi screen platform - through IPTV, Connect TV, OTT, tablets, and mobile. The deal, announced at the opening day of the Shanghai TV Festival, is the first collaboration between a UK kids content provider and BesTV New Media. Commencing this summer, over 20 million of BesTV’s new media subscribers will have access to CBeebies’ award-winning and … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide to launch CBeebies block in China
TV ASIA Plus WEB-Exclusive: Interview with King of Cheats director Alex Holmes
Director Alex Holmes Q: King of Cheats (the title) has a somewhat antagonistic tone to it. Why this title? A: The first thing is that this is a working title, but I think the idea behind King of Cheats is that Lance rode in an era when doping and taking performance enhancing drugs in cycling was very widespread. But no one did it to quite the same degree or with quite the same success that he did. In a way there’s something also celebratory about King of Cheats – he did it … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB-Exclusive: Interview with King of Cheats director Alex Holmes
Abbe Raven and Nancy Dubuc appointed to new positions at A+E Networks
Nancy Dubuc (left) and Abbe Raven (right) New York – Nancy Dubuc has been appointed president and chief executive officer of A+E Networks, becoming the third CEO in the company’s nearly 30-year history. Dubuc will oversee the day-to-day operations of the company, with the brand groups and business divisions reporting to her. It was also announced that Abbe Raven will be elevated to the newly created position of chairman, A+E Networks. Raven will spearhead A+E Networks’ … [Read more...] about Abbe Raven and Nancy Dubuc appointed to new positions at A+E Networks
BBC Worldwide’s Beyoncé doc to premiere in Australia and New Zealand
BBC Worldwide has partnered with cinemas across Australia and New Zealand to premiere Beyoncé’s intimate feature-length documentary Beyoncé – Life is But a Dream on 73 screens in the two countries. The documentary will premiere on Wednesday, May 8, for one night only. The screenings will take place at Event Cinemas, Greater Union and Birch Carroll & Coyle Cinemas, Hoyts, Dendy and Village cinemas in Australia and Hoyts and Event Cinemas New Zealand. Beyoncé … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide’s Beyoncé doc to premiere in Australia and New Zealand
