Paris – MIPTV has announced​ that YouTube is confirmed as the first Founding Partner of the inaugural MIP DIGITAL FRONTS. Organised by Reed MIDEM, the 51st annual MIPTV takes place April 7-10​ 2014 in Cannes, France. The MIP DIGITAL FRONTS will be held on Wednesday April 9​ in the Palais des Festivals. MIP DIGITAL FRONTS are the world’s first international screenings to showcase and trade original online video programming and web series, in front of an … [Read more...] about ​​Y​ouTube confirmed as first founding partner of MIP DIGITAL FRONTS
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Outfit7 seeks next big partnership
London, United Kingdom – Outfit7, the entertainment company responsible for the global app phenomenon Talking Tom and Friends, has announced it is to take idea submissions from the professional creative industry for the first time. The news comes as the company launches an ideas submission page on its website that marks its quest to seek and develop its next ground-breaking IP.Having achieved standout success with its portfolio of family entertainment apps, Outfit7 now boasts a … [Read more...] about Outfit7 seeks next big partnership
BroadcastAsia2014 to showcase latest sportscasting technologies
Singapore – Increasing popularity and greater airplay of sports such as soccer, golf, tennis, badminton, table tennis and athletics across the region signal a growing appetite among consumers for sports-based programming. To ensure high quality and timely delivery of sports content, businesses are actively exploring broadcasting technologies such as 4K/ Ultra HD (UHD), file-based management systems, multi-screen experiences, multi-platform streaming, Nextgen broadcasting, … [Read more...] about BroadcastAsia2014 to showcase latest sportscasting technologies
Walt Disney partners Netflix for original Marvel series
Burbank, California - The Walt Disney Co. and Netflix Inc. have announced a deal for Marvel TV to bring multiple original series of live-action adventures of four of Marvel's most popular characters exclusively to leading internet TV network Netflix beginning in 2015. This agreement will see Marvel develop four serialised programmes leading to a miniseries programming event.Led by a series focused on "Daredevil" followed by "Jessica Jones", "Iron Fist" and "Luke Cage", the epic will unfold … [Read more...] about Walt Disney partners Netflix for original Marvel series
YouTube and Screen Australia to support online content creators
Sydney, Australia - YouTube and Screen Australia have announced a new programme to expand support for online content creators in Australia. The Skip Ahead programme is designed to provide Australian YouTube creators with the funding and production resources they need to create unique online content and engage new audiences around the world. “Australian YouTube channels, such as communitychannel, Janoskians, and mychonny, are incredibly popular with global audiences,” Screen … [Read more...] about YouTube and Screen Australia to support online content creators
PSY’s “Gentleman” is YouTube’s 2013 most-viewed music video
New York - PSY's music video for "Gentleman" is currently YouTube's most-viewed music video of 2013 with over 572 million views. In addition, the music video is ranked No.7 on YouTube's all-time most-viewed videos list. It is on track to hit 600 million by the end of the year, becoming No. 5 of all time. Since its recent release, the video has reached over 572 million views and 2.5 million Facebook likes. The multi-platinum worldwide pop star is now up for three of the top awards at … [Read more...] about PSY’s “Gentleman” is YouTube’s 2013 most-viewed music video
