Strengthening the company’s scripted portfolio, independent content distributor GoQuest Media Ventures has acquired two new gripping crime dramas for worldwide distribution. The deal sees GoQuest Media Ventures acquire the Russian dramas, Paper Pusher (16 x 48’) and The Policeman’s Wife (16 x 48’), produced by Russia’s largest private broadcasting company NTV. Paper Pusher follows Detective Andrey Vershinin a typical pen pusher, a police archives dweller who doesn’t know how to fight or use fire … [Read more...] about GoQuest Media signs up two Russian crime dramas
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AVIA hosts the Asia Video Summit in Singapore amidst a time of seismic change, competition and consolidation
The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) will be holding its second Asia Video Summit this year from 4 – 6 November at the Ritz Carlton, Millenia, Singapore. With over 100 speakers representing 80 companies across the Asia Pacific region, the Asia Video Summit brings to its delegates a riveting line-up of sessions covering the themes of Business Models, Advertising, News, Human Capital and Policy. With video delivery migrating on-line, monetisation becomes entirely different to traditional … [Read more...] about AVIA hosts the Asia Video Summit in Singapore amidst a time of seismic change, competition and consolidation
GatesAir appoints new Regional Sales Manager
GatesAir, a global leader in wireless, over-the-air content delivery solutions for TV and radio, continues to strengthen its global presence with the appointment of Graham Lay as Regional Sales Manager, MEA (Middle East and Africa), effective immediately. Based in Dubai, Lay reports to Andy McClelland, Managing Director, EMEA, with a focus on building GatesAir’s market share and brand visibility in the Middle East and eastern Africa. Lay comes to GatesAir with more than a decade of sales and … [Read more...] about GatesAir appoints new Regional Sales Manager
Switch Media unveils new OTT Platform
Switch Media, a world leader in online video technology, is announcing the launch ofMediaHQ Lite. This is an end-to-end OTT platform that provides a comprehensive feature set at a cost-effective price point allowing an OTT service to be delivered swiftly. MediaHQ Lite keeps complexity to a minimum while satisfying core OTT requirements, reducing overheads and providing the opportunity to test new ideas with minimal budget. Premium OTT services have become complex and fragmented. Many … [Read more...] about Switch Media unveils new OTT Platform
STUDIOCANAL signs new deal with Topic
STUDIOCANAL, Europe’s leader in production, distribution and international sales of TV series and feature films, has sold the North American rights to its Creation Original drama series VernonSubutex and Danish comedy drama series Pros and Cons to Topic, the new SVOD platform which launches on November 21st, 2019 and will stream throughout the US and Canada. Starring internationally-renowned French actor Romain Duris (The New Girlfriend, All The Money In The World), Vernon Subutex is a 9 x … [Read more...] about STUDIOCANAL signs new deal with Topic
Talpa signs multi-season deal with TVP in Poland for The Voice Franchise
TVP in Poland has secured the rights for the entire The Voice franchise and confirms 3 seasons for each format. For the heartwarming talent show The Voice Senior, Poland marks the 11th country since it launched last summer in the Netherlands. The show will make its debut later this year on TVP2. The Voice has been a steady pillar in the broadcaster’s schedule since 2011 and a 10th season is set to air this fall. A 3rd season of the kids’ version is scheduled for January 2020. All shows will be … [Read more...] about Talpa signs multi-season deal with TVP in Poland for The Voice Franchise