French production and distribution company, Prime Entertainment Group, is excited to announce the latest season of their widely successful Close Up 120 x 26’, bringing with it a whole new selection of A-list of celebrities to exhibit. Close Up is one of Prime’s hit cinema series that features inspiring portraits of famous actors and actresses that are chronicled by celebrity experts and illustrated through exclusive interviews that are permeated with archival and behind-the-scenes … [Read more...] about Prime Entertainment Group announces new season of ‘Close Up’
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Canal+ and RAI commission new animated comedy ‘The Crunchers’
French broadcaster Canal+ and Italian public broadcaster RAI have jointly commissioned The Crunchers, a brand new 52 x 11’ 2D animated comedy series targeting children aged 7+. Paris-based children’s entertainment content distribution company Kids First has picked up the global rights to series, which will air on Canal+ in France and Poland, and on RAI Gulp and RAI Play in Italy in Fall 2023. The Crunchers is created by Cédric Stephan and Aurélien Bouillon and developed by French studio Je … [Read more...] about Canal+ and RAI commission new animated comedy ‘The Crunchers’
Tencent Video sees super boom in international demand for its homegrown kids shows
Tencent Video, the leading online video streaming platform in China, announced a raft of sales to international broadcasters for its original homegrown series: Super BOOMi, A Squad and CoNaBLUE. The deals follow the recent announcement of co-production deals with three leading European studios, Sixteen South, Zeilt Productions and Silvergate Media. Super BOOmi, one of Asia’s most popular shows, has been bought by Canal+, following on from its sale to Treehouse Canada last year. A positive, … [Read more...] about Tencent Video sees super boom in international demand for its homegrown kids shows
Dandelooo to develop The Upside Down River Flows for Canal+
Boutique French animation production and distribution company Dandelooo is proud to announce that it has been commissioned to develop and produce a new serialized children’s animation series The Upside Down River for Canal+, France. Dandelooo’s animation studio Ooolala in la Cartoucherie, Valence (France) will produce the new 2D animation, in co-operation with Canal+ Family. Written by Jean Regnaud (Ernest & Celestine) and Marie de Banville (Tobie Lolness) and directed by Paul … [Read more...] about Dandelooo to develop The Upside Down River Flows for Canal+
High Court orders Internet service providers to block access to ISDs
The High Court ordered Singapore’s internet service providers to block access to popular illegal applications that are frequently sold pre-loaded on android TV boxes, which are also known as illicit streaming devices (ISDs). These apps . They are preloaded on TV boxes which are overtly sold in retail outlets such as Sim Lim Square, IT exhibitions and on popular e-markets. The application and illicit streaming device (ISD) ecosystem is impacting all businesses involved in the production and … [Read more...] about High Court orders Internet service providers to block access to ISDs
Kudelski Group releases 2018 half year results
CHESEAUX-SUR-LAUSANNE/PHOENIX – The Kudelski Group, a leading provider of media content protection and value-added service technology, has announced its 2018 half year results. In the first half 2018, total revenues and other operating income decreased to USD 446.1 million from USD 497.2 million in the first half 2017. Operating income, before restructuring costs, was at USD -2.2 million, compared to USD 15.4 million in the first half 2017. Overall, the Group generated a USD 36.5 … [Read more...] about Kudelski Group releases 2018 half year results
