Passion Distribution’s UpStream Media, a subsidiary business focused on digital rights management and digital growth opportunities, celebrates a hugely successful first year with four brand new channel launches. UpStream Media was built upon a roster of successful YouTube and FAST channels, with content accumulating over 2.5 billion views. In its first year as an operating business, UpStream Media has seen an increase of over 250 million views, an additional 100 million hours of watch time, and … [Read more...] about Passion’s Upstream Media Celebrates First Year With Four New Channels
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Beta Group and Series Mania announce third edition of SERIESMAKERS and announce opening of Call for Submissions
Having been successfully launched in 2022, the creative initiative SERIESMAKERS has opened submissions for its third edition. SERIESMAKERS is targeted at feature film directors who venture into the world of series. Deadline for submission is June 20, 2024. SERIESMAKERS is led by the renowned TV festival Series Mania and supported by European content powerhouse Beta Group, in collaboration with the prestigious HFF München (University of Television and Film Munich). For the third edition, there … [Read more...] about Beta Group and Series Mania announce third edition of SERIESMAKERS and announce opening of Call for Submissions
Tata Play and Amazon Prime Collaborate to Offer Prime Benefits to Viewers Across TV and OTT
Leading content distribution platform, Tata Play, has joined hands with Amazon Prime to offer Tata Play DTH and Tata Play Binge customers multiple ways to access Prime Video’s blockbuster content. Tata Play DTH subscribers can now choose from multiple packs starting from INR 199 per month, that offer a variety of their favourite TV channels along with Prime Lite with Tata Play. In addition, Binge subscribers can enjoy Prime Lite with Tata Play along with 30+ other popular apps at various price … [Read more...] about Tata Play and Amazon Prime Collaborate to Offer Prime Benefits to Viewers Across TV and OTT
KC Global Media Focuses on Growth Channels
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
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