Bitmovin, a leading provider of video streaming infrastructure, and Akamai, the cybersecurity and cloud computing company that powers and protects business online, have announced their collaboration with NRJ Group, a French multimedia company, to support migration of its mobile and web streaming services to Akamai Adaptive Media Player 2 (AMP2). This move will enable the NRJ Group, who is the first net new customer to deploy AMP2, to reduce the complexity of delivering high-quality streaming … [Read more...] about Bitmovin and Akamai Support NRJ Group to Deploy Next Generation Media Player AMP2
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Keshet International appoints Liz Cohen as EVP Scripted for Keshet Studios
Keshet International has announced the appointment of Liz Cohen as Executive Vice President, Scripted for Keshet Studios, its U.S.-based production arm. Formerly Senior Development Executive, First Looks & Overall Deals at Amazon MGM Studios, Liz will oversee the development, packaging and production of Keshet Studios’ scripted projects in her new role, working closely with creators, writers, producers and buyers across broadcast, cable and streaming platforms. She will spearhead the … [Read more...] about Keshet International appoints Liz Cohen as EVP Scripted for Keshet Studios
GNOMES finds homes with Disney+ in the UK and Ireland and AMC Global Media in Spain and Portugal
LA-based film and TV studio Happy Accidents announces that GNOMES (6x30’), a co-production with Australian production outfits Total Fiction and Screen Invaders, has been acquired by Disney+ for the UK and Ireland, and AMC Global Media for Spain and Portugal. The series follows Asa Butterfield (Sex Education, Unchosen) as Arnold Kipps, and his ex-partner Ellie McKay played by Megan Smart (Class of ‘07). Set in Nompton – the once-thriving “Home of the Gnome,” now just a forgotten town with a … [Read more...] about GNOMES finds homes with Disney+ in the UK and Ireland and AMC Global Media in Spain and Portugal
ASG Promotes Joe Marchitto to Western Regional CTO
Advanced Systems Group, LLC (ASG), a technology and services provider for media creatives and content owners, announced the promotion of Joe Marchitto to Western Regional CTO. In this new leadership role, Marchitto’s focus will be on advancing tools, workflows, and engineering alignment across the organization. Marchitto will oversee the management and evolution of ASG’s system design across both pre- and post-sales functions to streamline project execution, deepen engineering engagement, and … [Read more...] about ASG Promotes Joe Marchitto to Western Regional CTO
Cleo & Cuquin Finds A New Home In The U.S. With Mercury Kids
Spanish animation company Ánima Kitchent has announced a new streaming partnership with Mercury Kids, the recently launched SVOD platform dedicated to premium children’s and family entertainment. Under the agreement the global preschool IP Cleo & Cuquín will join the Mercury Kids platform in the U.S., giving American families access to the beloved property within a safe, curated and ad-free streaming environment designed specifically for children. The series will begin with a soft launch … [Read more...] about Cleo & Cuquin Finds A New Home In The U.S. With Mercury Kids
Magewell Levels-Up All-in-One Content Production with Launch of New Director Plus at InfoComm 2026
Magewell, a developer of innovative, high-performance video I/O and IP workflow solutions, will debut their new Director Plus portable 4K production and presentation system at InfoComm 2026 in Las Vegas. As the third offering in the Director line of products, Director Plus builds on existing models’ rich features with expanded HDMI I/O and IP inputs; 4K/60FPS recording and streaming; and enhanced network connectivity including an integrated 5G modem and 2.5Gbps Ethernet. Designed for … [Read more...] about Magewell Levels-Up All-in-One Content Production with Launch of New Director Plus at InfoComm 2026
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