London – Endemol, announced August 18 that the UK arm of its premium channel network (PCN), Endemol Beyond, has launched an international sports-themed channel with YouTube megastar, Olatunji - aka KSI. Available at www.youtube.com/rulemsports, RULE’M SPORTS is a major release featuring over 150 pieces of premium sports entertainment content over the next 12 months. Fans can see KSI tested to his limits and beyond, as he gets off of his infamous gaming chair, out of his bedroom and … [Read more...] about Endemol Beyond UK launches international sports channel
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MIPTV 2015 announces second MIP Digital Fronts
Paris – MIPTV 2015 announced on July 23 the second edition of MIP Digital Fronts, the annual international screenings and market for original online video with the confirmation of YouTube, for the second year running, as first Founding Partner. The MIP Digital Fronts will take place during MIPTV from April 13-15, 2015 in Cannes, France. “The inaugural MIP Digital Fronts in 2014 offered a unique global platform for YouTube creators, traditional TV producers and film studios … [Read more...] about MIPTV 2015 announces second MIP Digital Fronts
Xiaomi selects RealNetworks’ RMVB Codec
Beijing – Beijing-based Xiaomi Inc. has selected the RealMedia Variable Bit rate (RMVB) codec from RealNetworks for Xiaomi Box Super, the company’s premier over-the-top (OTT) set-top-box, as well as Xiaomi’s Smart TV line Mi TV. RMVB is a variable bit rate extension of the RealMedia multimedia digital container format and is one of the most popular codecs in China for real-time media streaming. Offering an excellent balance between file size and video quality, RMVB remains … [Read more...] about Xiaomi selects RealNetworks’ RMVB Codec
NGC receives a record of 18 Emmy Award nominations
Washington, D.C. / Los Angeles, California – National Geographic Channel (NGC) has received the most Emmy Award nominations in the network’s history with 18 nominations, including 12 with FOX for Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey. With 12 nominations, Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey tied such buzz-worthy shows as HBO’s True Detective and Netflix’s Orange is the New Black in nominations. Additionally, NGC’s second foray into original … [Read more...] about NGC receives a record of 18 Emmy Award nominations
CASBAA Convention 2014 to explore “Beyond the Box”
Hong Kong – CASBAA’s highly anticipated annual multichannel TV industry convention will take place from October 27-30 at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong. A popular stop on the Asia Pacific broadcasting calendar, this year’s event will explore the theme “Beyond the Box”. Reflecting the evolution of the television industry, this year’s CASBAA Convention theme looks at what the future holds for broadcasting – while never losing sight of the core business of … [Read more...] about CASBAA Convention 2014 to explore “Beyond the Box”
DreamWorksTV launches on YouTube
Los Angeles – Shrek, Puss in Boots and the Kung Fu Panda himself join YouTube's talent roster of A-list vloggers with the launch of DreamWorksTV on June 16, an original content destination for families on YouTube with the promise of delivering dreams and laughs on every screen. DreamWorksTV combines DreamWorks Animation's expertise as a global family entertainment brand with the digital savvy of AwesomenessTV, the fastest growing online destination for teens, which DreamWorks acquired … [Read more...] about DreamWorksTV launches on YouTube
