Media Ranch, Founder, President and Executive Producer, Sophie Ferron, announced the 8 chosen candidates (5 women, 3 men) who applied and earned a chance to participate in Horsepower 2.0 the French-Canadian Format incubation project. Over 80 applications were received by Media Ranch and Quebecor Content, who formed a partnership for the initiative. The incubation process will begin in January with six months of intense workshopping with the goal to create eight fresh formats for … [Read more...] about Media Ranch and Quebecor Content announce Horsepower 2.0 Candidates
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Award winners and nominees discussed trends in the industry
The final day NAM Zagreb welcomed Frank Spotnitz, a Golden Globe winner for his work on X-Files, Allan Starski, an Oscar winner for his work on Schindler’s List, Billy Campbell, Cardinal lead actor and Emmy nominee and many more. Some of TV industry's key decision makers shared their input on quality content creation. Discussing the role of production in executing an original idea at the panel “Developing your world of atmosphere”, Oscar winner Allan Starski pointed out the impact … [Read more...] about Award winners and nominees discussed trends in the industry
ZEE5 now available on the Huawei App Gallery in international markets
Further expanding its accessibility around the globe, ZEE5 has recently partnered with leading global smart device provider Huawei. The partnership makes ZEE5’s Android App available on the Huawei App Gallery, thereby reaching the platforms 570+ million global monthly active users across international markets. This partnership will reinforce and strengthen ZEE5’s presence not only in the Middle East as one of Huawei’s strongest markets, but also in the other markets as well. Huawei app … [Read more...] about ZEE5 now available on the Huawei App Gallery in international markets
StreamGuys releases SGplayer 3.0
Pioneering SaaS-based streaming and podcast solutions provider StreamGuys announced a significant new version of its SGplayer HTML5-based multimedia player. Enhancements in SGplayer 3.0 include a fully redesigned user interface; greater continuity between desktop and mobile experiences; and additional GDPR and CCPA compliance tools for media enterprises leveraging targeted advertising. Hosted and managed by StreamGuys, SGplayer offers content providers such as broadcasters and … [Read more...] about StreamGuys releases SGplayer 3.0
Promethean powers True-Iwedia latest Set Top Box with interactive video solution
Promethean, a digital solution to dynamically programme interactive video overlays, has announced its collaboration with True Digital Group, the South East Asian leader in content and digital platforms, to release the new version of the TrueID TV Box application across South East Asia. TrueID TV Box is the new set top box from one of Southeast Asia’s leading Pay TV platform operators (part of the CP Group) that enables viewers to watch sports and entertainment on live, linear and on-demand … [Read more...] about Promethean powers True-Iwedia latest Set Top Box with interactive video solution
Irdeto partners with Amlogic and Skyworth
Android TV, with the extensive Google app store is already playing an influential role in pay TV, as operators are under pressure to increase consumer choice, reduce cost and speed up time to market. To address these challenges, Irdeto has partnered with Amlogic, a leading fabless semiconductor company, and Skyworth Digital, the world’s largest set-top box (STB) manufacturer, to launch a production-ready hybrid STB reference design under Google’s Android TV program. This provides … [Read more...] about Irdeto partners with Amlogic and Skyworth