The American adaptation of The Voice was awarded its second Emmy award for Outstanding Reality Competition Programme at the 67th annual Primetime Emmy Awards. This marks the second time the global hit format has won an Emmy and the fourth time the series has been nominated in this category. The Voice continuously redefines the talent competition genre, bringing a positive, feel-good spin to finding the most talented singer. From Steals to Double Blinds, Talpa brings fresh elements to the show to … [Read more...] about The VOICE wins second Emmy
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Netflix & Prime Entertainment renew collaboration
The package includes big topic documentaries related to Discovery, Science, History, Crime and Travel. Both companies focus their collaboration on the territories of France and the USA. SVOD seems to be a growing part of Prime Entertainment Group’s business since they are announcing at the same time two other package deals with SVOD platforms. On late August one package of more than 140 hours for Asia was closed with the company 108 MEDIA including Entertainment and Celebrity … [Read more...] about Netflix & Prime Entertainment renew collaboration
Netflix to launch in Hong Kong & Taiwan in early 2016
Los Gatos, Calif - The world's leading Internet television network, announced today it will expand into Hong Kong and Taiwan in early 2016 as it moves to complete its global rollout by the end of 2016. Once launched, Internet users will be able to subscribe to Netflix and instantly watch a curated selection of popular TV shows and movies in high-definition or even Ultra HD 4K on nearly any Internet-connected screen. Additionally, younger viewers will find a wide selection of programming for … [Read more...] about Netflix to launch in Hong Kong & Taiwan in early 2016
Netflix Plans New Launches in Asia
Netflix first became available in Asia earlier this month with the start of service in Japan. The service will be available at launch on smart TVs, tablets and smartphones, computers and a range of internet-capable game consoles and set-top boxes. Additional details on pricing, programming and supported devices will be announced in due course. "The combination of increasing internet speeds and ubiquity of connected devices provides consumers with the anytime, anywhere ability to enjoy their … [Read more...] about Netflix Plans New Launches in Asia
Netflix in South Korea
News of the firm’s ambitions in South Korea was revealed in May, with sources confirming Netflix was recruiting local language experts to provide localisation for the Netflix experience. Netflix, which launched in Japan last month will now make its foray in Korea in January 2016 according to a report in The Korea Times. The newspaper said the company is looking to form strategic partnerships with Korean mobile carriers and leading terrestrial broadcasters. The three largest … [Read more...] about Netflix in South Korea
Netflix, Amazon join Open Media alliance
Seven leading Internet companies have formed the alliance for Open Media – an open-source project that will develop next-generation media formats, codecs and technologies in the public interest. The alliance’s founding members are Amazon, Cisco, Google, Intel Corporation, Microsoft, Mozilla and Netflix. The new alliance is committing its collective technology and expertise to meet growing Internet demand for top-quality video, audio, imagery and streaming across devices of all kinds … [Read more...] about Netflix, Amazon join Open Media alliance
