Drive, the production-funding and distribution agency, announced more than 35 hours of sales of ready-made factual content to broadcasters in Asia. ViuTVsix in Hong Kong has picked up a total of six titles from Drive. Auschwitz Untold: In Colour (2 x 60’ and 1 x 90’), produced by Fulwell73 for Channel 4 and History Channel USA brings colour to original black and white archive and tells survivors’ stories, commemorating the memory of those who were murdered in the name of bigotry and hate; The … [Read more...] about UK distributor Drive sells raft of ready-made premium factual content in Asia
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From Originals to TV shows, all that is streaming on ZEE5 Global this July
ZEE5 Global, the largest OTT platform for South Asian content, has unveiled a refreshing content line-up for the month of July. Its content slate includes a combination of classic TV shows and brand new Originals straight from the heartlands of India, Bangladesh and Pakistan. Internationally acclaimed director Mostofa Sarwar Farooki is all set to launch his digital directorial debut web series through the Bangladeshi Original Ladies & Gentlemen on 9th July. The universally-themed series … [Read more...] about From Originals to TV shows, all that is streaming on ZEE5 Global this July
Fremantle signs first look distribution deal with new production company Astronaut Films
Fremantle announced that it has signed an exclusive first-look distribution deal with Astronaut Films, producers of premium non-scripted content based in the UK. Founded by BAFTA-nominated Jon Alwen, who previously held senior roles at Pulse Films, Lion TV and Voltage TV (credits include Inside Misguided: Made in Manchester (Channel 4); Countdown to Partition (BBC) and One Deadly Weekend in America (BBC)); the deal will see Astronaut Films secure the best creative talent and IP for a mix of … [Read more...] about Fremantle signs first look distribution deal with new production company Astronaut Films
Viacom18 ups its digital-first ante with the launch of entertainment property ‘Bigg Boss,’ first on VOOT
India’s youngest media and entertainment conglomerate, Viacom18 has constantly challenged itself through delivering innovative and category pioneering content experiences. With a vision to create a future-ready digital business, the network has been at the forefront of a digital convergence with its products and content offerings. In an industry-first move, Viacom18 will now launch its marquee entertainment property, Bigg Boss, first on VOOT for six weeks. Christened as Bigg Boss OTT, it will … [Read more...] about Viacom18 ups its digital-first ante with the launch of entertainment property ‘Bigg Boss,’ first on VOOT
STUDIOCANAL and Authentic Prod strike co-production pact for ‘N.E.O’, from author Michael Bussi
STUDIOCANAL, Europe’s leader in production, distribution and international sales of TV series and feature films has secured worldwide international rights to N.E.O, the first young adult saga from one of France’s most celebrated authors, Michel Bussi, and will co-produce a 12 x 45’ series along with AUTHENTIC PROD. N.E.O will be a quadrilogy, the first two of which have been successfully published by PKJ (EDITIS Group). Produced by Françoise Guyonnet for STUDIOCANAL and Aline Panel for … [Read more...] about STUDIOCANAL and Authentic Prod strike co-production pact for ‘N.E.O’, from author Michael Bussi
SeaChange International introduces StreamVid cloud-based OTT platform
SeaChange International, Inc., introduces StreamVidTM, an over-the-top (OTT) turnkey platform that enhances every aspect of an organization’s streaming business and allows operators and content owners to connect directly with their subscribers. StreamVid is an end-to-end, fully managed software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform. It supports the full range of business and technical functions from content ingestion and management to curation and monetization. Where the system truly excels is in the … [Read more...] about SeaChange International introduces StreamVid cloud-based OTT platform