The launch of DIRECTV 15, the United States’ most powerful television broadcasting satellite, is scheduled for 27 May from Kourou on board an Ariane 5 launcher. Airbus Defence and Space is the prime contractor for both the Ariane 5 launcher and DIRECTV 15. “DIRECTV 15 is not just the 100th telecommunications satellite we have built for geostationary orbit – it is also the most powerful television broadcasting satellite ever built in Europe, the most powerful used in the USA and … [Read more...] about DIRECTV 15 to launch
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Final hurdle on the Road to Glory
Mumbai, India − Last September, many worthy contenders embarked upon a journey to glory with a sense of hope and pride. Their goal was to be crowned the Kings of football across European territories. The Battle for supremacy over Europe has been fierce where the defending champions Real Madrid have been vanquished. Liverpool’s retreat is further proof that history has no bearing on the consequences. Pep Guardiola’s master plan was felled by his one-time friend turned adversary, … [Read more...] about Final hurdle on the Road to Glory
Finland sees ‘Nobody’s Perfect’
Finland's national pubcaster, YLE, have commissioned Armoza Formats’ honest dating show Nobody’s Perfect. The first season will comprise 10 episodes and will be produced by Aito Media. The show is slated to air this fall and has now started production. Armoza and YLE have previously partnered on hit factual show The Package, while humorous life-coaching show The Gran Plan and 3 seasons of docu-reality sensation Connected have recently aired in Finland on MTV3. Armoza’s … [Read more...] about Finland sees ‘Nobody’s Perfect’
Launch of Inmarsat-5 F3 delayed
London, UK − Inmarsat plc provided an initial update on the launch schedule for Inmarsat-5 F3 (I-5 F3) following the failure of the preceding Proton Breeze M launch from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on 16 May. According to an announcement by Inmarsat’s launch partner, ILS, the Proton Breeze M rocket carrying the Centenario satellite suffered a disabling anomaly during the operation of the third stage, approximately eight minutes after lift-off, resulting in the loss of the … [Read more...] about Launch of Inmarsat-5 F3 delayed
Hidden Singer’ scores first international commission
London – NBCUniversal Formats has signed a deal for its successful variety format Hidden Singer in Thailand, following huge popularity in South Korea. Channel 3 has commissioned 13X60’ episodes of the fun-filled musical talent competition show, which sees an audience of 100 judges vote across multiple rounds on the person who they think is the original singer out of a selection of five impersonators. To make their decision, the audience must rely only on their ears. Hidden Singer … [Read more...] about Hidden Singer’ scores first international commission
Screen Australia will fund eight documentaries
The first round of Screen Australia’s Documentary Producer programme will give eight documentaries $1.8 million in funding support. These projects will generate production expenditure close to $9.3 million and showcase some unique, true Australian stories. Whiteley, a definitive, landmark documentary, will give audiences a close look into the incredible life and legacy of an iconic Australian artist. Northern Pictures will make the one-off documentary with experienced producer Sue … [Read more...] about Screen Australia will fund eight documentaries
