Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Inc. one of the largest operators of streaming advertising-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) networks, announced last week the acquisition of a majority stake in Locomotive Global Inc. Locomotive Global Inc., a production company based in India, is led by industry veterans Scott Anderson, former programming and acquisition strategy head for the Hallmark Channel who also was with Starz/Encore and Liberty Media Corporation, and Sunder Aaron, co-founder of … [Read more...] about Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment acquires Locomotive Global
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Alex Morris appointed as Director of LADstudios
Alex Morris, former Chief Creative Officer of Barcroft Studios has been appointed as Director of LADstudios, the data-driven factual entertainment division of LADbible Group, the world’s biggest social publisher and content creator. Alex will lead a global team at LADstudios with a remit to increase the size of the department by 50% by the end of 2022, and build the commercial and creative opportunities across the business’s original video IP, channels, show brands and branded entertainment … [Read more...] about Alex Morris appointed as Director of LADstudios
Amazon launches Prime Video Channels in India
Amazon announced the launch of Prime Video Channels in India. Prime Video Channels launched on 24th September. Prime Video Channels will provide Prime members a seamless experience and access to a distinctive slate of content from a diverse set of popular video streaming services. Addressing customers’ need for a hassle-free entertainment experience, simplified discovery and frictionless payments, Prime Video Channels, acting as an intermediary, will allow Prime members the option for add-on … [Read more...] about Amazon launches Prime Video Channels in India
Tata Sky Binge delivers aggregation across 11 streaming apps, powered by ThinkAnalytics
Tata Sky, one of India's leading content distribution platforms, is delivering OTT aggregation with the introduction of Tata Sky Binge. ThinkAnalytics’ Think360 cloud-based personalized content discovery and viewer engagement platform is now live on Tata Sky’s Binge Fire TV Stick service and Binge mobile app. Binge subscribers now benefit from personalized recommendations across 11 premium streaming apps as well as thousands of titles from the Tata Sky VOD library, including all TV shows aired … [Read more...] about Tata Sky Binge delivers aggregation across 11 streaming apps, powered by ThinkAnalytics
All3media International secures presale partners in key territories for psychological thriller ‘Angela Black’
Highly anticipated new psychological thriller Angela Black – from acclaimed producer Two Brothers Pictures – is proving its strong credentials around the world as leading independent distributor All3Media International secures presale partners in key territories. Starring Golden Globe winner Joanne Froggatt (Liar, Downton Abbey) and written by Emmy and Golden Globe winners Harry and Jack Williams (Liar, Fleabag), Angela Black has been acquired by Amazon Prime Video for Nordic territories … [Read more...] about All3media International secures presale partners in key territories for psychological thriller ‘Angela Black’
Laminar Global partners with TVU Networks to provide heightened OTT coverage for live sports content creators
TVU Networks, the market and technology leader in cloud and IP-based live video solutions, today announced a global reseller partnership with London-based Laminar Global, a new PaaS (Platform-as-a-Service) provider. Laminar will offer TVU remote production solutions as part of its state-of-the-art platform, providing its live sports customers with high quality, low-latency, multi-camera coverage. Laminar’s solution delivers live streams with low latency at the highest quality that edge … [Read more...] about Laminar Global partners with TVU Networks to provide heightened OTT coverage for live sports content creators