Cork-based production company Great Island has announced two deals with up-and-coming Irish writers Richie O’Connell (Hush Clowns, Dry) and Joshua Kenny (Into the Badlands, Penny Dreadful) for its two original series Headcase and People Do Bad Things. The new deals reflect Great Island’s wider initiative to offer opportunities to up-and-coming writers and position Cork as a hub for TV talent in the global market. Headcase is written by Richie O’Connell and demonstrates Great Island’s slate of … [Read more...] about Great Island pens deals with Irish writers Richie O’Connell and Joshua Kenny for two original series
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Cottonwood, ZDF, France TV announce animated series 20 Dance Street, greenlit for production
Premium kids content producer Cottonwood Media, along with ZDF, ZDF Studios, France Télévisions, and in partnership with Opéra national de Paris, are delighted to announce that the 3D CGI kids animated drama series 20 DANCE STREET (26 x 26’) has been greenlit for production, with pre-production starting this fall. Greenlit by broadcasters ZDF and France Télévisions (the latter as part of a pre-sale), 20 DANCE STREET was first unveiled when in development during Cartoon Forum 2023. The series … [Read more...] about Cottonwood, ZDF, France TV announce animated series 20 Dance Street, greenlit for production
Nine Network chooses Sony cameras for Remote Operated Studio
The Nine Network has completed its purchase, installation and roll out of Sony ILME-FR7 PTZ cameras into its remote operated studio in Canberra. The new remote broadcast news studio is particularly unique due to its use of the Sony large sensor PTZ cameras, not traditionally used in studio television. Nine Chief Technology Officer Broadcast Operations David Bowers explained, “This new studio is particularly effective for us as, by using the Sony FR7 cameras, we can remotely control all of the … [Read more...] about Nine Network chooses Sony cameras for Remote Operated Studio
Spy thriller Berlin premieres September 13th on ZEE5 Global
The stage is set for a high-stakes showdown as ZEE5 Global, the world's largest streaming platform for South Asian content, unveils the heart-pounding trailer for ‘Berlin,’ a spy thriller that promises to keep viewers glued to their screens. Premiering on -September 13th this pulse-racing espionage drama is helmed by the visionary director Atul Sabharwal, and has a powerhouse cast including Aparshakti Khurana, Ishwak Singh, Rahul Bose, Anupriya Goenka, and Kabir Bedi. Set in the politically … [Read more...] about Spy thriller Berlin premieres September 13th on ZEE5 Global
PlayBox Neo Celebrates 25 Years of Media Excellence – Showcasing Broadcast Innovations at IBC2024
Established leader of broadcast media playout, streaming and channel branding, PlayBox Neo is set to mark its 25th year anniversary at IBC2024, unveiling its range of smart media playout solutions. Attendees can expect to see the latest versions of Media Gateway, AirBox Neo-20, Capture Suite, Channel-in-a-Box and Cloud2TV in Amsterdam from 13 - 16 September at Stand 7.A17. Appealing to international media content owners and broadcasters navigating multi-platform, multimedia, multichannel … [Read more...] about PlayBox Neo Celebrates 25 Years of Media Excellence – Showcasing Broadcast Innovations at IBC2024
Japan SVoD market to hit $5.6 billion in 2028 amidst rising premium content demand forecasts GlobalData
The subscription video on demand service revenue in Japan is expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8% from $4 billion in 2023 to $5.6 billion in 2028, driven by the strong growth in SVoD subscriptions and unique SVoD household penetration, and a steady rise in the average monthly revenue per unique SVoD household, forecasts GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s Japan Subscription Video on Demand (SVoD) Forecast reveals that the growth in … [Read more...] about Japan SVoD market to hit $5.6 billion in 2028 amidst rising premium content demand forecasts GlobalData