KC Global Media, Asia’s leading entertainment network, has announced a strategic portfolio refinement to accelerate growth across key markets. This move involves the closure of the linear Japanese channel, GEM, effective on 31 July 2024. Following a comprehensive review of audience preferences and content landscape trends, KC Global Media has made the strategic decision to dedicate greater resources to its established and high-performing channels – AXN, Animax, and ONE TV Asia. “This … [Read more...] about KC Global Media Focuses on Growth Channels
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Vidzemes TV Latvia Expands with PlayBox Neo Channel-in-a-Box Playout
Latvian free-to-air broadcaster Vidzemes TV has chosen PlayBox Neo Channel-in-a-Box playout to expand the technical facilities at its studio headquarters in Valmiera. The new equipment was supplied by long-established broadcast systems integrator Hannu-Pro, based in the Latvian capital, Riga. “Over the years, PlayBox Neo systems have consistently delivered reliable and effective results for us,” comments Elina Leimane, Vidzemes TV Chair of the Board. “Our operators find the user interface … [Read more...] about Vidzemes TV Latvia Expands with PlayBox Neo Channel-in-a-Box Playout
Caravan investigates Field of Vampires for PBS’s Secrets of the Dead
Caravan is in production on eye-opening new history documentary Field of Vampires for US network PBS’s Secrets of the Dead strand, anticipated for broadcast in Fall 2024. Abacus Media Rights (AMR), an Amcomri Entertainment company, has secured distribution rights to the rest of world, excluding the US, and has already made pre-sales to A+E Networks EMEA for Sky HISTORY in the UK and The HISTORY Channel in Poland and SVT in Sweden. With exclusive access to unprecedent archeological … [Read more...] about Caravan investigates Field of Vampires for PBS’s Secrets of the Dead
Loud Minds explores VR/immersive opportunities in new partnership with White Spark Pictures
Loud Minds, the London-based indie founded by Tim Haines and best known for its high-end specialist factual and natural history programming, has signed a partnership agreement with White Spark Pictures, the Australian factual indie behind the award-winning, commercially successful VR documentaries The Antarctica Experience and Beyond the Milky Way. A first agreement of its kind for both indies, the relationship has been established to respond to and drive demand for next-generation VR and … [Read more...] about Loud Minds explores VR/immersive opportunities in new partnership with White Spark Pictures
JioCinema set to become India’s New Anime Powerhouse
Riding high on success of the recently launched JioCinema Premium, the platform is poised to delight its subscribers yet again as it bolsters its content offerings with an all-new Anime slate, starting 12th May. JioCinema will be home to top Anime shows having cult fandom and the launch will be headlined by the global simulcast of Season 4 of Demon Slayer, the most-awaited Anime title. JioCinema Premium members will have unlimited access to the Anime Hub, with plans starting at Rs. 29 per … [Read more...] about JioCinema set to become India’s New Anime Powerhouse
ABP News Launches Narendra Bhai Docu-Series – An Unparalleled Dive into the Life of India’s Prime Minister
ABP News, one of India’s leading Hindi news channels, has launched a documentary-series titled "Narendra Bhai", offering an unparalleled dive into the life of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It premiered on May 11th, the series will comprise five episodes airing every Saturday at 9 PM, with repeat broadcasts on Sundays at 10 PM. "Narendra Bhai" promises to bring unheard stories and untold tales from people you haven't met before, shedding light on the Prime Minister's youth, adulthood, … [Read more...] about ABP News Launches Narendra Bhai Docu-Series – An Unparalleled Dive into the Life of India’s Prime Minister