Leading independent distributor all3media international has signed a host of pre-sales for White House Farm, the upcoming factual drama starring Freddie Fox, Mark Addy, Stephen Graham and Gemma Whelan. Deals include the acquisition of digital rights in the US by WarnerMedia for streaming service HBO Max. Produced by New Pictures in association with all3media international, White House Farm will debut on ITV in the UK in 2020. The six-part drama centres on an infamous true crime … [Read more...] about all3media International signs multiple pre-sales for new ITV true crime drama
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Media Industry Veteran Kevin Scott Joins Signiant Leadership Team
Signiant Inc, a long-time market leader in intelligent file transfer, has created a new C-level executive role to support the company’s strategy of extending its cloud-native SaaS platform to meet emerging market needs. Capping off a record year as one of the fastest growing technology companies in media, Signiant has appointed industry veteran Kevin Scott as Chief Business Development Officer to lead strategic relationships with key partners and customers. Scott’s long, successful career in … [Read more...] about Media Industry Veteran Kevin Scott Joins Signiant Leadership Team
Friend MTS to provide protection for DIRECTV’s sports channels against piracy
BIRMINGHAM – Friend MTS, content and revenue protection specialist, has been selected by DIRECTV in Latin America to provide protection against streaming piracy for its sports channels. The deployment has included the broadcast of the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 and will include the Premier League and LaLiga Santander. “We take content security very seriously in order to protect our sports channels,” said Maria Marino, Antipiracy Regional Manager, Legal Area, DIRECTV Latin … [Read more...] about Friend MTS to provide protection for DIRECTV’s sports channels against piracy
Liberty Media racing towards F1
Reports have surfaced that John Malone’s Liberty Media is seeking to take control of Formula One motor racing, with Sky News reporting that it is in detailed talks with F1’s controlling shareholder, CVC Capital Partners, about a transaction. Similar reports late June 2015 suggested that another of Malone’s companies, Liberty Global, was working with Sky on a bid. A year earlier, Liberty Global and cable networks programmer Discovery Communications were rumoured to be seeking to take a 49 … [Read more...] about Liberty Media racing towards F1
Globo’s Cable Peru
Globo channel’s Peruvian audiences now have a brand new international network carrier in the country; Cable Peru will air the very best of Brazilian TV programming. This makes a total of five Globo carriers in Peru: Claro, DirecTV, Movistar, Cable Star, and Cable Peru. Hoarding a legion of fans from all over the world, the programme grid includes the famous telenovelas and series, entertainment, news and sports shows. Globo channel fans will be able to subscribe via carrier website or phone. … [Read more...] about Globo’s Cable Peru
65th successful launch of Ariane 5
Ariane 5 has been successfully launched from Kourou, French Guiana, for the 65th time in a row, once again confirming the reliability of the European launcher. With this launch, DIRECTV 15, the 100th geostationary telecommunications satellite built by Airbus Defence and Space, has been delivered into orbit. The company is prime contractor for both the launcher and the satellite. “This launch once more highlights the expertise and competitiveness of Airbus Defence and Space for … [Read more...] about 65th successful launch of Ariane 5