BBC Studios has announced that they will be expanding their content offering for audiences across Japan with the announcement of three new content deals with Disney (Dlife & Disney Junior), NHK and Warner Bros. Discovery (Animal Planet). Japanese audiences will be able to enjoy a fantastic line-up of the most coveted programmes distributed by BBC Studios including: Secrets of the Jurassic Dinosaurs - Premiering in Japan on Animal Planet, Liz Bonnin joins an international team of … [Read more...] about BBC Studios expands content offering for audiences across Japan
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Sphere Media to buy Abacus Media Rights from Amcomri Entertainment
Abacus Media Rights (AMR), is set to be acquired by Canada’s Sphere Media for a total aggregate consideration of $24.6m following the company’s sale by Amcomri Entertainment Inc. Sphere Media is partnering in this transaction with Bell Media, Canada’s leading media and entertainment company and current shareholder of Sphere Media. The deal has become binding today and is expected to close in mid-August of this year, subject to customary conditions. Once closed Abacus Media Rights will become a … [Read more...] about Sphere Media to buy Abacus Media Rights from Amcomri Entertainment
Happy Accidents opens 2nd North American office and appoints Courtney Colman as Chief Financial Officer
International film and TV studio Happy Accidents has appointed Courtney Colman as its Chief Financial Officer. Working from the studio’s new Canadian office in Toronto, Colman will be responsible for the financial and tax department of the studios’ film and TV productions, corporate strategic planning, accounting, finance, budgeting and forecasting. The opening of Happy Accidents’ new Canadian hub in Toronto marks the expansion of the studio’s footprint in an integral territory for growing its … [Read more...] about Happy Accidents opens 2nd North American office and appoints Courtney Colman as Chief Financial Officer
ABPLIVE Unveils Premium Subscription Service for Exclusive News Content
ABPLIVE, a premier digital news platform, has unveiled ABPLIVE Premium, a subscription service crafted to deliver exclusive benefits and in-depth content to its readers. This landmark launch comes on the heels of a successful membership drive, which has garnered nearly 1 million registered users in record time. ABPLIVE Premium subscribers will get uninterrupted access to premium content, exclusive features and more. To celebrate the launch, an introductory annual subscription is available at an … [Read more...] about ABPLIVE Unveils Premium Subscription Service for Exclusive News Content
Vizrt strengthens worldwide presence with new South African distributor, Timbre Broadcast Systems
Vizrt, the leader in real-time graphics and live production solutions for content creators, has announced the addition of Timbre Broadcast Systems to its growing list of channel partners worldwide. Ensuring scalable solutions and support Live production technology is ever evolving, and it’s crucial to ensure the same tools that major broadcasters use is available to every professional storyteller. Addressing the emerging market in the Sub-Saharan African region, Vizrt and Timbre bring the … [Read more...] about Vizrt strengthens worldwide presence with new South African distributor, Timbre Broadcast Systems
PlayBox Neo and CIS Group Reinforce LATAM Partnership
A PlayBox Neo team visited Brazil in June to showcase their cutting-edge TV channel branding and playout solutions. Partnering with CIS Group, a trusted systems integrator with 35+ years of LATAM market know-how, they hosted events to connect with industry leaders and potential clients. “LATAM media content owners and channel managers face the same need as their colleagues around the world to maximize operational efficiency,” comments Felipe Andrade, CIS Group VP of Sales Americas. “PlayBox … [Read more...] about PlayBox Neo and CIS Group Reinforce LATAM Partnership