Shift2Stream and Tolka have announced a global technology partnership. The first project will enhance the Vélo set-top box, a NextGen TV hybrid OTT/OTA Google-certified STB powered by Android TV. Shift2Stream will utilize Tolka’s ATSC 3.0 certified software stack in Vélo. “We aim to offer the ultimate NextGen TV experience in a compact yet powerful set-top at an affordable price point,” says Mark Jensen of Shift2Stream. “We have taken great care in selecting the features for Vélo based on … [Read more...] about Shift2Stream and Tolka announce technology partnership for NextGen TV Solutions and STB Development
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KC Global Media brings more anime to fans in India with launch of Animax on Samsung TV Plus
Anime fans in India now have another platform to enjoy epic battles, heartwarming stories as Asia’s leading entertainment network, KC Global Media, launched its leading Japanese anime channel, Animax, onto regional OTT TV and streaming service provider, Samsung TV Plus, making it the third streaming platform after Amazon Prime and JioTV to offer Animax to its viewers in India. Anime fans can now binge-watch their favourite anime and dive into endless hours of non-stop anime entertainment, while … [Read more...] about KC Global Media brings more anime to fans in India with launch of Animax on Samsung TV Plus
BBC Strikes Deal with Amazon Music to Bring BBC Podcasts to Amazon Music Listeners Globally for the First Time
BBC – creator, producer and distributor of distinct British content globally – announced a new deal with Amazon Music that will make BBC podcasts available on the streaming service for the first time outside the UK. Subscribers to Prime and Amazon Music Unlimited services can now exclusively access a curated suite of over 50 of the BBC’s most popular podcasts ad-free, including notable BBC titles such as Americast, BBC Global News Podcast, Dua Lipa: At Your Service, The Global Story, Infinite … [Read more...] about BBC Strikes Deal with Amazon Music to Bring BBC Podcasts to Amazon Music Listeners Globally for the First Time
Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shri Anurag Singh Thakur launches the first season of Swaraj on Amazon Prime
Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur launched the first season of "Swaraj" on OTT platform Amazon Prime, in Mumbai. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Thakur said, “Today is a moment of pride for us and a true tribute to all those unsung great heroes of our independence who sacrificed everything for the country". He informed that this serial was commissioned by taking inspiration from the “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” national campaign of the Prime Minister, Shri … [Read more...] about Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shri Anurag Singh Thakur launches the first season of Swaraj on Amazon Prime
Fremantle acquires global production rights for original comedy Japanese format Freeze
Fremantle has announced it has acquired global production rights to the mega-hit original Japanese format, Freeze. Originally developed and produced by FANY Studio and Yoshimoto Kogyo for Amazon Prime Video, the unique high-energy comedic game show has been entertaining audiences for two seasons and is now ready to go global. Freeze is a comedy entertainment game show, where contestants battle it out for a grand prize. In this unique show, the rules of the game are simple – players enter a … [Read more...] about Fremantle acquires global production rights for original comedy Japanese format Freeze
Animax launches on Tata Play Binge
Anime fans now have a new destination to access popular Japanese anime content with Tata Play Binge’s latest partnership with Asia’s leading Japanese anime network, Animax. This comes at an opportune time when India’s palette has been growing for anime content, where viewers are not only emerging as a vibrant fan community but are also showcasing increased interest in Japanese culture and cuisine. Tata Play Binge subscribers will now be enjoying anime content at the touch of a button, through … [Read more...] about Animax launches on Tata Play Binge