Despite a difficult 2020, with necessary live events globally having been stifled by the pandemic, the Asia TV Forum & Market 2020 (ATF) made a significant mark in the industry, providing an uncomplicated digital platform aimed to exclusively stimulate connections and networking, in addition to noteworthy learnings, as it closed the year on an encouraging note. Buyers’ Hunt Off the bat, the latest industry outlook (as of December 4, 2020) from buyers at ATF 2020 showed that the top 3 … [Read more...] about Rising Asia keeps the region prolific with diverse content
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Abacus Media Rights to distribute the documentary ‘The Oratorio’ hosted by Martin Scorsese
Abacus Media Rights (AMR), a member of the Amcomri Media Group, is set to distribute the enlightening new documentary feature The Oratorio, hosted by multiple Academy Award winner Martin Scorsese. The London-based distributor has secured worldwide rights to The Oratorio(66’) which tells the story of a long-forgotten event that forever changed the cultural landscape of New York. In 1826, a single performance at St Patrick’s Old Cathedral introduced Italian opera to New York City and began the … [Read more...] about Abacus Media Rights to distribute the documentary ‘The Oratorio’ hosted by Martin Scorsese
Firstlight Media teams with Google Cloud to deliver next-gen OTT
Firstlight Media announced that it has partnered with Google Cloud to support rapid deployment and expansion of OTT video streaming services. Firstlight Media’s microservices-based architecture takes full advantage of Google Cloud capabilities, including: Agility to launch services in weeks, rather than months; Scalability for cost effective growth with customers’ businesses and support for complex use cases; and Extensibility that futureproofs platforms with simplified … [Read more...] about Firstlight Media teams with Google Cloud to deliver next-gen OTT
Imira’s new edutainment title ‘Darwin & Newts’ adds the STEM spark to Da Vinci Kids library
Imira Entertainment, the leading kids and family entertainment distribution and production company based in Spain, has inked a deal with the popular edutainment platform Da Vinci Kids for the distribution of their new edutainment title Darwin & Newts. Darwin & Newts is a STEM-focused show about two siblings who go on fantastic escapades, discovering and experimenting with early science and engineering principles, while also exploring the natural wonders of the outside world. The … [Read more...] about Imira’s new edutainment title ‘Darwin & Newts’ adds the STEM spark to Da Vinci Kids library
Hat Trick International signs first-look deal with Cardiff Productions
Leading independent distributor Hat Trick International (HTI) has signed a first-look deal with Pat Younge and Narinder Minhas’ recently launched production company, Cardiff Productions, to represent its forthcoming factual and scripted series on the global market. Based in the heart of Wales, Cardiff Productions is a brand new factual, scripted and digital company launched in May 2020 after the founders exited the award-winning Sugar Films. The company is jointly owned by executives Pat … [Read more...] about Hat Trick International signs first-look deal with Cardiff Productions
A+E Networks® promotes Liz Soriano to Senior Vice President, International Programming
A+E Networks® has promoted Liz Soriano to Senior Vice President, International Programming, which was announced by Steve MacDonald, President, Global Licensing & International, to whom she reports. In her new role, Soriano oversees all of A+E’s global programming services to its linear and digital channel brands and content sales clients in more than 250 territories around the world. This includes activities related to product knowledge advisement, programming and scheduling strategies, … [Read more...] about A+E Networks® promotes Liz Soriano to Senior Vice President, International Programming
