The Asia Video Industry Association held its third Future of Video India virtual conference with much optimism as industry leaders remained bullish on India’s long-term view, after its fifth straight quarter of economic expansion, with all-round economic recovery and an economic rebound that is much broader-based and across multiple sectors. Mihir Shah, Vice President, India, Media Partners Asia, opened the conference with an outlook on India’s video market, which showed a sharp rebound in … [Read more...] about The future of video in India is bright, as video becomes increasingly democratized and consumers have it all
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A+E Networks Global Content Sales promotes Lori Hall to Vice President of International Programming
A+E Networks Global Content Sales today announced that Lori Hall has been promoted to Vice President of International Programming. The news was announced by Liz Soriano, SVP of International Programming, to whom Hall reports. Within her elevated role, Hall takes on the programming, scheduling, and development of A+E’s FAST channels, in addition to her responsibilities as lead product knowledge advisor both to A+E’s international channels, and its Global Content Sales team. “Lori has been a … [Read more...] about A+E Networks Global Content Sales promotes Lori Hall to Vice President of International Programming
Bavaria Fiction Documentaries: Emanuel Rotstein appointed to head up new production unit
In addition to its core business of fictional production, Bavaria Fiction is now also active in the field of documentaries. Following his appointment on 15 March 2022, Emanuel Rotstein, Head of Documentaries, is responsible for setting up the non-fiction production unit at Bavaria Fiction and is in the process of putting together a development team. Emanuel Rotstein will report to Marcus Ammon, Managing Director Content. Marcus Ammon, Managing Director Content, Bavaria Fiction: “The demand for … [Read more...] about Bavaria Fiction Documentaries: Emanuel Rotstein appointed to head up new production unit
Abacus Media Rights acquires factual entertainment series ‘Ross Kemp: Shipwreck Treasure Hunter’
Abacus Media Rights (AMR), an Amcomri Entertainment company, has picked up distribution rights for factual entertainment series, Ross Kemp: Shipwreck Treasure Hunter (4 x 60’), for Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, the US, Canada, France and Iberia. Produced by Honey Bee in association with Freshwater Films, a co-production with Motion Content Group, the series has been commissioned and executive produced by Dan Korn, VP of Programming at A+E Networks UK, with Diana Carter, … [Read more...] about Abacus Media Rights acquires factual entertainment series ‘Ross Kemp: Shipwreck Treasure Hunter’
A+E Networks sells global hit format ‘Alone’ to SBS Australia
A+E Networks® Global Content Sales has sold its global hit format Alone, the self-shot ultimate survival competition series that has been a critical and ratings success for eight seasons on The HISTORY® Channel in the US, to leading broadcaster SBS in Australia. The news was announced today by Glen Hansen, SVP of Content Sales Asia-Pacific at A+E Networks International. Alone Australia will see ten Australian survivalists dropped into the Australian wilderness, where they’ll be challenged by … [Read more...] about A+E Networks sells global hit format ‘Alone’ to SBS Australia
A+E Networks releases first look at futuristic mystery drama co-production ‘Next of Kin’
A+E Networks® Global Content Sales has released the first look at its upcoming co-production Next of Kin, an eight-episode, atmospheric, race-against-time mystery drama that the company is distributing globally. Set in Helsinki and headlined by a strong Nordic cast, Next of Kin follows a woman named Liv (Nika Savolainen, Shadow Lines) who has her DNA stolen from a biobank. She joins cyber security agent Markus Wolf (Elmer Bäck, Idiomatic) in his investigation, and the pair soon discover … [Read more...] about A+E Networks releases first look at futuristic mystery drama co-production ‘Next of Kin’