Alex Avon, Chief Revenue Officer of Amuz Distribution announced that, through its parent company of ComediHa!, the company acquired the entire catalog from the Just For Laughs Group and hired Carlos Pacheco as Director of Monetization & OTT. The Just For Laugh Group assets increase the Amuz Distribution catalog by over 1,000 hours of comedy programming with brands: Juste pour rire, Just For Laughs, the Gags, and their audio-visual catalogue. Carlos Pacheco comes to Amuz Distribution with … [Read more...] about Amuz Distribution Expands with entire Just For Laughs catalog & Hires Carlos Pacheco as Director of Monetization & OTT
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Sebastien Rossi Promoted at Gaumont’s Animation, Kids & Family division
Gaumont has announced the promotion of Sebastien Rossi to Creative Director of Gaumont's Animation, Kids & Family division. He will report to Terry Kalagian, President of Gaumont Animation, Kids & Family. In his new role as Creative Director, he will work closely with Gaumont Animation executives to develop and produce leading series and films for the global market, originating from France and Europe. He will also work closely with clients and buyers to deliver premium content that … [Read more...] about Sebastien Rossi Promoted at Gaumont’s Animation, Kids & Family division
CABSAT and Integrate Middle East 2024 wrap up, convening media and Pro AV professionals from 120+ nations
CABSAT 2024, the flagship media technology and satellite communications event in the MENA region, successfully wrapped up its 30th edition organised by the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), underscoring its commitment to fostering global collaboration, providing unparalleled networking opportunities, and driving innovation in the broadcast, satellite, and content creation industries. Co-located with CABSAT, the second edition of Integrate ME 2024 also concluded successfully after a positively … [Read more...] about CABSAT and Integrate Middle East 2024 wrap up, convening media and Pro AV professionals from 120+ nations
JioCinema to Premiere Bigg Boss OTT on 21st June with Anil Kapoor as Host
Get ready for the ultimate entertainment experience as JioCinema Premium is all set to premiere the third season of India's biggest digital reality phenomenon, Bigg Boss OTT, starting from 21st June. After teasing fans with hints about the host, the platform also made it official in a collaborative post on their Instagram handle: the Bollywood legend Anil Kapoor will be leading the show. In their announcement, they said“Presenting ‘Anil Kapoor’ as the new host for Bigg Boss OTT 3!!! From … [Read more...] about JioCinema to Premiere Bigg Boss OTT on 21st June with Anil Kapoor as Host
WildBrain inks new content distribution deals in China
WildBrain, a global leader in kids’ and family entertainment, is growing the profile of its beloved brands Teletubbies, Strawberry Shortcake and Caillou in China with a varied slate of content distribution deals in the region. As part of the expanding presence of the Teletubbies in the Chinese market, Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po were invited to perform on China’s national broadcaster CCTV’s International Children’s Day gala on June 1. Broadcast nationwide, the gala celebrated childhood … [Read more...] about WildBrain inks new content distribution deals in China
Accedo and Deutsche Telekom Showcase Next-Gen Immersive Sports Streaming
Global video solutions provider, Accedo, has worked with Deutsche Telekom to showcase an XR sports streaming application of its live sports streaming service, which will be used to showcase the potential for live football. The solution is leveraging Accedo Xtend, Accedo’s solution for advanced XR applications in media complemented with solutions from Ateme and HISPlayer. The XR solution will integrate live streams and data feeds to showcase a next-gen interactive sports service for MagentaSport. … [Read more...] about Accedo and Deutsche Telekom Showcase Next-Gen Immersive Sports Streaming