Quintus Studios has acquired several factual titles for its rapidly growing on-demand documentary channels Free Documentary, FD Real and ENDEVR. Locking in a deal with UK based independent distributor DCD Rights, Quintus Studios has acquired Sky High Scrapers (5 x 60’) for its Free Documentary and FD Real channels. Produced by Electric Sky, the series follows a crew of high-wire rope access engineers as they tackle some of the most dramatic, challenging and dangerous jobs in the USA, … [Read more...] about Quintus Studios inks more factual acquisitions for its VOD channels
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Disney+ reveals premiere dates of new series ‘Big Shot’, ‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’ and more at 2021 Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour
During the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour on 24 February, Disney+ panelled some of its upcoming series, including the Disney+ Original Series Big Shot, The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers, and presented a Q&A with Kevin Feige, Producer, President of Marvel Studios and Chief Creative Officer, Marvel, in support of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier. The streaming service also unveiled Spring and Summer premiere dates for additional new scripted series including Star Wars: The … [Read more...] about Disney+ reveals premiere dates of new series ‘Big Shot’, ‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’ and more at 2021 Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour
Fremantle acquires multi-territory production rights for ‘Good With Wood’
Fremantle, Plimsoll Productions, and Magnify Media announced a multi-territory deal for the original format, Good With Wood. In a throwaway world, nothing is more elemental and earthy than working with wood, from high-end hardwood to rough recycled pallets. It can be burnt, bent, sanded, carved, stained and transformed into almost anything: furniture, sculpture, structures, even instruments. Working with the material is pure escapism from the rat race, connecting you with nature, celebrating … [Read more...] about Fremantle acquires multi-territory production rights for ‘Good With Wood’
Zixi and SRT capability added to Mediaproxy LogServer
Mediaproxy, the leading developer of software-based IP broadcast solutions, has upgraded its flagship logging and monitoring system to work with both the Zixi and SRT formats. This allows LogServer to be used by OTT service operators running low latency streams, an important feature for more efficient, fully interactive viewer experiences. Zixi is a software-defined live streaming platform designed to produce a broadcast-quality service over any IP network, protocol, cloud provider or edge … [Read more...] about Zixi and SRT capability added to Mediaproxy LogServer
‘Billion Dollar Whale’ authors Bradley Hope, Tom Wright team up to form multiplatform content company Project Brazen
Bestselling authors and Pulitzer Prize finalists Tom Wright and Bradley Hope launch Project Brazen, a journalism studio devoted to uncovering thrilling, true stories from around the world via podcasts, books, documentaries, television series and films. Project Brazen will find extraordinary narratives from around the world, with a focus on tales of geopolitical intrigue and malfeasance that have been overlooked by mainstream media sources, and infuse them with a sense of adventure. Wright and … [Read more...] about ‘Billion Dollar Whale’ authors Bradley Hope, Tom Wright team up to form multiplatform content company Project Brazen
Irdeto seals partnership with KAON Broadband for Trusted Home solution
Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform security, announced a new partnership with KAON Broadband, the broadband business arm of KAON, a global provider of digital set-top box and broadband customer-premises equipment (CPE) for Pay-TV and Broadband service operators in more than 90 countries. The Trusted Home solution, developed by Irdeto and Minim (OTCQB: MINM), will be integrated into KAON’s broadband customer premise equipment (CPE), providing both companies with a strong competitive … [Read more...] about Irdeto seals partnership with KAON Broadband for Trusted Home solution
