A mother wailing outside an ashram to see her daughters who have been barred from meeting her. A distraught father running from pillar to post to find answers pertaining to his missing children. A disillusioned devotee grappling with demands for nude pictures from the man she held in the highest esteem. A young man questioning the prevalence of sexual abuse and violence in a place meant for worship and reflection. These are but a few claims made by real devotees which make one … [Read more...] about discovery+ announces premiere of VICE Studios docu-series ‘My Daughter Joined a Cult’
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IN10 Media Network appoints Vivek Krishnani to strengthen its content business
IN10 Media Network, undergoing an exciting phase of growth and expansion, is happy to announce the appointment of Vivek Krishnani as the Chief Executive Officer of its soon-to-be-launched film division. Krishnani is a senior media and entertainment leader with over 25 years of experience in building companies and teams across films, television, radio, and advertising. With a strong understanding of changing content landscape and consumer behaviour, he will be in charge of building the motion … [Read more...] about IN10 Media Network appoints Vivek Krishnani to strengthen its content business
BBC World News and BBC Reel announce its special episode ‘Extreme Conservation: The Maldives’
In Extreme Conservation, airing in June on BBC World News and BBC Reel, BBC wildlife and conservation presenter Michaela Strachan tours the world meeting the individuals fighting against the extinction of species or even entire habitats, telling the extraordinary stories of their battle against the odds to help us all. For the first episode, The Maldives Michaela investigates the existential threat this stunning island nation faces, as these sandy islands are literally being washed off the … [Read more...] about BBC World News and BBC Reel announce its special episode ‘Extreme Conservation: The Maldives’
Espresso closes sales with Warner Bros. Discovery Japan and Tokyovision
UK-based documentary and factual entertainment distributor Espresso Media International have closed two sales to broadcasters Warner Bros. Discovery Japan and Tokyovision. In a new partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Japan, Espresso has licensed six hours of space content. The package includes the recent release A Message to the Stars (1 x 52’) from production company Somadrome. With the discovery of thousands of exoplanets meaning the hope of finding extra-terrestrial life is higher … [Read more...] about Espresso closes sales with Warner Bros. Discovery Japan and Tokyovision
BBC to broadcast extensive coverage of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebration
This year Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II became the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service. To celebrate this momentous occasion, BBC World News, BBC World Service and BBC.com will be offering their global audience comprehensive coverage of the build-up to Jubilee weekend, the official celebrations in London and how communities across the UK and the Commonwealth are marking the Platinum Jubilee over four days – with all the pomp, pageantry, and … [Read more...] about BBC to broadcast extensive coverage of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebration
Banijay Rights announces partnership with Amagi to drive its FAST strategy worldwide
Amagi, a global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV, announced its partnership with Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of world-leading independent TV producer Banijay, to drive its Free Ad-supported Streaming TV (FAST) strategy worldwide. Amagi has facilitated channel creation, distribution and monetization for Banijay Rights on key FAST platforms such as Samsung TV Plus, The Roku Channel, Freevee, LG Channels and more. Banijay is one of the largest … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights announces partnership with Amagi to drive its FAST strategy worldwide