Synamedia, the world’s largest independent video software provider, today announced its partnership with the fifth largest multi-system operator in India, Fastway Transmissions. Fastway is the first provider in India to go live with Synamedia’s Converged Headend solution. The deployment will allow Fastway to bring together its video service and IP workflows to deliver a broadcast-quality viewing experience on any screen for its millions of subscribers, managed through Synamedia Video Network … [Read more...] about Fastway Transmissions signs up as a key Synamedia Converged Headend customer in India
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ABS-CBN expands content distribution in African, Latin American, and Asian territories
ABS-CBN, the Philippines’ leading media company, is set to bring 16 hit titles including Brothers, The Heiress, Destined Hearts, The General’s Daughter, and more to viewers across three continents, as it continues to bring relatable stories to international territories including Africa, Asia, and Latin America this year and in 2021. Fourteen ABS-CBN programs will be shown in Africa for the first time starting this year. These include the Philippines’ most-watched program since 2015, Brothers, … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN expands content distribution in African, Latin American, and Asian territories
From ‘Churails’ to ‘Pareeksha’ – All that’s new in August on ZEE5 Global
With a list of new and exciting originals lined-up, ZEE5, the largest OTT platform for Indian content will see the arrival of much-anticipated films and web-series this month. Under its roster of offerings for the month, here are the highlights of what to look forward to: Churails Directed by critically acclaimed filmmaker, Asim Abbasi, Churails brings together a talented cast led by Sarwat Gilani Mirza, Nimra Bucha, Mehar Bano, and Yasra Rizvi for this power-packed narrative. … [Read more...] about From ‘Churails’ to ‘Pareeksha’ – All that’s new in August on ZEE5 Global
Netflix signs Indonesian Original deals with talented female filmmakers
Netflix, the world’s leading streaming entertainment service, signed two new Indonesian original films with Starvision and Nia Dinata. Both films, slated for release in 2021, will be directed by talented Indonesian female directors – award-winning industry pioneer, Nia Dinata, and up-and-coming new industry voice, Hadrah Daeng Ratu. Myleeta Aga, Director of Content Southeast Asia Australia and New Zealand at Netflix said, “We are excited to partner with Starvision and Kalyana Shira and to … [Read more...] about Netflix signs Indonesian Original deals with talented female filmmakers
ABP Majha and UNICEF initiate innovative donation drive to support families affected by COVID-19
In the light of the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi festival, the ongoing pandemic and related movement restrictions, the Marathi news channel ABP Majha launched a special donation drive initiative called ‘Be a Vighnaharta’ (Be a Remover of Obstacles). The initiative, in collaboration with UNICEF, will raise funds through a 16-day TV campaign to support the people affected by the pandemic. The funds raised will be used to support vulnerable families, through UNICEF’s Jeevan Rath initiative (A … [Read more...] about ABP Majha and UNICEF initiate innovative donation drive to support families affected by COVID-19
Thanks to huge ratings among the young demographic, Nippon TV’s hit game show format ‘Mute It!’ greenlit for two-hour special in Japan
Nippon Television Network Corporation (Nippon TV), Japan’s leading multiplatform entertainment powerhouse, announced that its game show format Mute it! (30min to 120min eps.) has been greenlit for a two-hour special set to air during its coveted primetime slot on Friday, 14 August which is a time that annually garners high PUT ratings due to a large number of individuals all over Japan at home watching TV in the summer. Garnering stellar ratings especially from the children/teenagers / … [Read more...] about Thanks to huge ratings among the young demographic, Nippon TV’s hit game show format ‘Mute It!’ greenlit for two-hour special in Japan