Nippon TV, Japan’s leading multiplatform entertainment powerhouse, announced that it is bringing what was a new business initiative into full swing. The company is expanding V-Clan, its VTuber business, overseas to develop and produce VTuber content. A VTuber, short for Virtual YouTuber, is an avatar YouTuber created with 2D or 3D illustrations. As part of its efforts to expand the network internationally, Nippon TV is partnering with VShojo, a major VTuber talent agency in North America. Within … [Read more...] about Nippon TV expands its VTuber business overseas through its V-Clan network, new deal with VShojo
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Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc. and Netflix ink deal to stream new titles to a global audience
Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc. (TBS) has reached an agreement with Netflix LLC to stream new titles to viewers globally. By leveraging TBS's production expertise and a vast range of IP, such as dramas and variety shows, and Netflix’s world-leading streaming services reaching more than 190 countries and regions, the two companies aim to break out of the conventional framework of broadcasting/streaming to deliver compelling entertainment content worldwide. To kick-off the … [Read more...] about Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc. and Netflix ink deal to stream new titles to a global audience
Viddsee to launch Viddsee Labs, an IP-incubator to develop and testbed content for global opportunities
Viddsee is set to launch Viddsee Labs, its very own IP-Incubator that will see greater focus and resources invested to develop Intellectual Property (IP) rights and ownership at each stage of a filmmaker’s journey from script to screen, locally and internationally. The move will see the leading storyteller platform mark its foray into IP development, moving beyond content hosting, amplification and commissioning to provide opportunities for growth to storytellers on the Viddsee platform by … [Read more...] about Viddsee to launch Viddsee Labs, an IP-incubator to develop and testbed content for global opportunities
Founder and Executive Producer Daniel Sharp rebrands SWR Media as Dash Pictures
Highly successful and double Emmy® nominated UK indie SWR Media is now rebranded as Dash Pictures, it was announced by the company’s Founder and Executive Producer, Daniel Sharp. Based in London and Los Angeles, Daniel has directed and produced for SVOD, national and cable networks on one-hour, episodic US and international shows. Dash Pictures, along with international distributor Abacus Media Rights, also revealed first look images of its brand-new project Vikings: The Rise and Fall with … [Read more...] about Founder and Executive Producer Daniel Sharp rebrands SWR Media as Dash Pictures
SeaChange International appoints veteran TMT Executive as President & Chief Executive Officer
SeaChange International, Inc. a leading provider of video delivery, advertising, and streaming platforms, has appointed Peter D. Aquino as the company’s new President and Chief Executive Officer effective. Mr. Aquino brings to SeaChange more than 30 years of experience in the technology, media, and telecommunication (TMT) industry, and enters the stage as the company transitions to tech-forward use cases for its cable and streaming customers. “With our strong balance sheet, enhanced product … [Read more...] about SeaChange International appoints veteran TMT Executive as President & Chief Executive Officer
The Story Lab and Fuji Television Network unveil their new entertainment format ‘The Spin’
Global production and distribution studio, The Story Lab and Japan's premier entertainment network, Fuji Television Network Inc. (Fuji TV), announced details of their new entertainment format, The Spin, the first title to be launched by their recently announced global strategic co-development alliance. An exciting new twist on the studio physical game show, The Spin is a simple, yet hugely entertaining format; jam-packed with hilarious challenges, high energy dizzy gameplay and non-stop … [Read more...] about The Story Lab and Fuji Television Network unveil their new entertainment format ‘The Spin’