“Man or Mannequin?”, the competitive gameshow format produced by Japan's leading multiplatform entertainment powerhouse Nippon TV, has been optioned for adaption in the Italian market by Italian production company Casta Diva. The announcement was made today by Sayako Aoki, Head of International Sales at Nippon TV, and Massimo Righini and Fabio Nesi, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer, respectively, at Casta Diva Pictures. “Man or Mannequin?”, which launched globally at MIPCOM … [Read more...] about Nippon TV’s Hit Gameshow Format “Man or Mannequin?” Adapted by Casta Diva in Italy
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Prime Video launches Apple TV+ as an add-on subscription in India
Apple TV+ will now be available via Prime Video in India as an add-on subscription. Available in India, Prime members who subscribe to Apple TV+ via Prime Video can stream exclusive shows and movies with new releases weekly. They can enjoy heartwarming comedies like Ted Lasso and Shrinking, thrilling dramas—from Severance and The Morning Show to Slow Horses and Disclaimer—as well as epic sci-fi like Silo, hit movies like Wolfs and The Gorge and much more. Apple TV+ is now also available via … [Read more...] about Prime Video launches Apple TV+ as an add-on subscription in India
JioStar Shatters Viewership Records on a Historic Opening Weekend as TATA IPL 2025 Celebrates Its 18th Edition
In a record-breaking opening weekend, the 18th edition of TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) witnessed unprecedented viewership across JioHotstar and Star Sports Network. With a cumulative watch time of 4,956 crore minutes, JioStar Network has set new benchmarks, delivering an unparalleled cricketing experience across TV and digital platforms. On JioHotstar, digital viewership of the first 3 matches was 40% higher than last season, fueled by a 54% surge in CTV consumption. With 137 crore … [Read more...] about JioStar Shatters Viewership Records on a Historic Opening Weekend as TATA IPL 2025 Celebrates Its 18th Edition
Vizrt delivers modern broadcast MAM demands with Viz One 8
Vizrt, the leader in real-time graphics and live production solutions for content creators, has announced Viz One 8, the biggest update to its Enterprise Media Asset Management system in over a decade with a rebuilt containerized architecture backend. Through “containerization”, Viz One becomes a collection of small “containers” rather than one big system. Each container is responsible for its specific service and can function, scale, self-heal, and be updated independently. This makes the … [Read more...] about Vizrt delivers modern broadcast MAM demands with Viz One 8
Midsomer Murders celebrates landmark production on series 25 commissioned by ITV
Leading independent distributor All3Media International and originating commissioner and UK broadcaster ITV can confirm production has commenced on series 25 of Midsomer Murders, the detective drama favourite that continues to be a primetime ratings hit around the world. Produced by Bentley Productions and commissioned by ITV’s Drama Commissioner Huw Kennair Jones, with All3Media International series 25 will invite viewers back to the picturesque yet surprisingly lethal English county of … [Read more...] about Midsomer Murders celebrates landmark production on series 25 commissioned by ITV
The BBC announces new drama The Cage starring Sheridan Smith and Michael Socha
The BBC has announced new drama The Cage, written and created by BAFTA nominated Tony Schumacher (The Responder) and starring BAFTA award-winner Sheridan Smith (Cilla, The C Word, Mrs Biggs) and Michael Socha (The Gallows Pole, Showtrial). Produced by Element Pictures, a Fremantle Company (Poor Things, Normal People), for BBC iPlayer and BBC One, The Cage is a high-stakes, high energy crime story set within the world of a Liverpool Casino with two unforgettable characters at its heart. When … [Read more...] about The BBC announces new drama The Cage starring Sheridan Smith and Michael Socha
