Pernel Media, one of France’s leading international content production businesses announced it has appointed former Mediawan senior executive Jean-Marc Rouhette to the newly-created role of Chief Operating Officer. Reporting to Pernel Media President Samuel Kissous, Jean-Marc will assume responsibility for business affairs, finance and production management. He will also be instrumental in developing the company’s activities in the scripted, digital and brand content … [Read more...] about Jean-Marc Rouhette joins Pernel Media as Chief Operating Officer
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Paramount expands its streaming footprint with the launch of Paramount+ in Korea
Paramount+ today officially marked its entry to Asia with the launch of its streaming service in South Korea on the number-one K-content platform, TVING. Beginning today, existing TVING subscribers can stream Paramount+ content at no extra charge. The launch of Paramount+ brings unique stories, iconic stars, and a mountain of entertainment to South Korean audiences on TVING. Paramount+'s robust line-up includes Paramount+ originals such as HALO, in addition to YELLOWJACKETS, SUPER PUMPED: THE … [Read more...] about Paramount expands its streaming footprint with the launch of Paramount+ in Korea
‘Mystery Duets’ set for Korean adaptation by top Korean format companies
CAN’T STOP media is proud to announce that Image9Coms, one of Korea’s major production companies and the physical production company behind the Korean adaptation of “Got Talent” has been commissioned to adapt Mystery Duets for MBN TV Group, in association with Korean Format expert Jinwoo Hwang’s Something Special. The show will air in a weekly primetime slot on MBN for 10 consecutive weeks during the summer. This deal marks the second international version of the … [Read more...] about ‘Mystery Duets’ set for Korean adaptation by top Korean format companies
Bloomberg and ZEASN partner to launch linear channels on WhaleLive
ZEASN, one of the world’s leading providers of OTT and smart TV solutions, announced the partnership with Bloomberg, the global business and financial information and news leader. The deal encompasses the launch of the linear streaming channels Bloomberg Television and Bloomberg Quicktake on WhaleLive in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and other territories. Starting today, WhaleLive users will be able to watch these Bloomberg linear channels on multiple ZEASN-supported smart TVs, including … [Read more...] about Bloomberg and ZEASN partner to launch linear channels on WhaleLive
Warner Bros. Discovery announces leadership for Japan and Australia and New Zealand
Warner Bros. Discovery announced its leadership for Japan and Australia & New Zealand [ANZ], reporting into James Gibbons, President & Managing Director, Japan & ANZ, Warner Bros. Discovery. Masami Takahashi is appointed Country Manager, Head of Studios, Japan, based in Tokyo. He will continue to oversee all theatrical activity, local production, content licensing, games and consumer products. Glen Kyne is appointed Head of Networks, Japan and Australia & New … [Read more...] about Warner Bros. Discovery announces leadership for Japan and Australia and New Zealand
3D animation children’s program ‘Hello Kitty: Super Style’ secures first pre-sales
Hello Kitty: Super Style, an original 3D animated children’s program based on Sanrio’s iconic Hello Kitty franchise has secured its first presales following a raft of deals secured by producers Watch Next, Monello and Maga Animation Studio and distributor Kids First. The 52 x 11-minute 3D animated show is commissioned and co-developed with Amazon Kids+. It has been picked up by Canal+ and M6 in France in an agreement signed by Monello and Watch Next, while Maga Animation Studio … [Read more...] about 3D animation children’s program ‘Hello Kitty: Super Style’ secures first pre-sales