The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) held its very first Japan focused industry event, Japan in View, on 29th October at the Andaz Tokyo, bringing together over 130 international and regional players from across the video and streaming industry. The conference opened and dove straight into the streaming potential of Japan, with Shinjiro Ninagawa, Executive Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, TVer INC., sharing his ambitions of growing TVer to 3 times as large as it was now, … [Read more...] about AVIA’s inaugural Japan in View highlights Japan’s streaming potential and the future of digital entertainment
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IGADO launches tailored streaming service for Ethiopia on the MwareTV platform
MwareTV, a leading cloud-based multi-tenant platform provider, has implemented a rich video streaming service dedicated to the Ethiopian market. The service is called IGADO+, and IGADO+ works in conjunction with Ethio Telecom, the national provider, to deliver the service over broadband and mobile. IGADO+ launched with 125 live television channels and thousands of hours of video on demand content. Channels include a broad range of entertainment, children’s programming, education, religion and … [Read more...] about IGADO launches tailored streaming service for Ethiopia on the MwareTV platform
BCNEXXT Expands Global Reach into Japan
BCNEXXT, a leading provider of virtualized, cloud-native systems for Linear, VoD, and OTT publishing, has announced their strategic expansion into Japan with the founding of BCNEXXT Japan and the introduction of Vipe, the only truly cloud-native playout platform, to the Japanese Broadcast market. With a combined 100+ years of industry experience, dating back to Publitronic and the GV K2 Edge product line, BCNEXXT is focused on building intuitive tools that publish content across multiple formats … [Read more...] about BCNEXXT Expands Global Reach into Japan
Studio 100 International and Lunch Films greenlight development for new family adventure Halloween vs Day of the Dead
Trick or treat! This Halloween, Studio 100 International has announced its collaboration with Lunch Films to develop the enchanting new animated family feature, “Halloween vs Day of the Dead”. This alliance unites the creative talents of Mexican independent animation studio Lunch Films and Munich-based Studio 100 International, a leading independent studio renowned for children’s and family entertainment. Combining their expertise, the two companies are set to transport audiences into a vibrant … [Read more...] about Studio 100 International and Lunch Films greenlight development for new family adventure Halloween vs Day of the Dead
Swiss Studios AG: New Swiss Film Studio Focuses on Creativity and Innovation
A coalition of leading film production companies has founded Swiss Studios AG in Zurich. Five leading Swiss and internationally active production companies are joining forces to form Swiss Studios AG. The newly formed company aims to drive the development and production of innovative and high-quality content in the fields of film, documentaries, series, and television from Switzerland for Switzerland, Europe, and the international market. "We are delighted to have taken a groundbreaking … [Read more...] about Swiss Studios AG: New Swiss Film Studio Focuses on Creativity and Innovation
Second Channel and Expanded Programming Compel Caribbean Broadcast Network to Add Third Server from PlayBox Neo
Island TV, a rapidly growing Caribbean television network based in Miami, just installed its third single-channel AirBox Neo-20 server from PlayBox Neo while updating its existing servers. With the recent launch of Island TV Plus (an English-language OTT channel), expansion of Island TV’s cable and digital platform offerings, and a brand-new studio, the network’s equipment needed to keep pace. “We’re building the premiere Caribbean platform,” said Fred Beliard, Co-Owner, Island TV, “We … [Read more...] about Second Channel and Expanded Programming Compel Caribbean Broadcast Network to Add Third Server from PlayBox Neo
