CBC, Canada’s #1 Canadian podcaster, is launching a new spring and summer slate of original CBC Podcasts, featuring in-depth investigations spanning the globe and personal storytelling reflecting timely topics and issues. CBC’s entire podcast collection can be found on CBC Listen and everywhere podcasts are available. Select titles can also be streamed on CBC Podcasts’ YouTube channel. The podcast lineup for spring and summer includes: SPLIT SCREEN: KID NATION (6 … [Read more...] about CBC launches new Spring/Summer 2024 podcast slate
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JioCinema set to redefine subscription market with launch of Premium Plans
With the phenomenal success of the Indian Premier League and an award-winning entertainment offering, JioCinema has established itself as a destination for premium entertainment in every Indian household. Now, solving for key consumer interruptions such as device restrictions, low-quality video and high-cost subscription plans, JioCinema announced its new subscription offering, ‘JioCinema Premium’. The new plans starting at a market-defining Rs.29/month will offer an Ad Free experience delivered … [Read more...] about JioCinema set to redefine subscription market with launch of Premium Plans
Rewind Networks expands its reach in the Philippines, the Maldives and Papua New Guinea
Rewind Networks expands its reach in the Philippines, the Maldives and Papua New Guinea as partnerships with affiliates Accion, MediaNet and Digicel grow. Accion, one of Rewind Networks’ longstanding affiliate partners with an extensive distribution network of local cable operators across the Philippines, has distributed HITS and HITS MOVIES since 2014 and 2019 respectively. Accion will add HITS NOW to its strong channel line-up from 1 May 2024. MediaNet, the largest pay TV and cable TV … [Read more...] about Rewind Networks expands its reach in the Philippines, the Maldives and Papua New Guinea
All3Media International signs new deal for Pompeii: The New Dig as PBS boards Lion Television project
Leading independent distributor All3Media International has signed a key deal for Lion Television’s upcoming premium factual series Pompeii: The New Dig, as PBS joins the project, commissioned by BBC Two, as co-producer with Arte France and acquires broadcast rights for the US and Canada. From the renowned creators of Secrets of the Saqqara Tomb and Saving Venice, Pompeii: The New Dig follows the biggest excavation of Pompeii in a generation. The 3 x 1 hour series, which will broadcast in … [Read more...] about All3Media International signs new deal for Pompeii: The New Dig as PBS boards Lion Television project
Toonz Media Group and Be That Spark Corp forge strategic partnership to co-produce Little Sparks animated series
Toonz Media Group, a global leader in kids and family entertainment headquartered in Galway, Ireland, and Be That Spark Corp, a joint venture between BLKBX Originals and Zuroam Media based in California, have joined forces in a groundbreaking co-production and co-distribution agreement for the upcoming 3D animated series, "Little Sparks". This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the entertainment industry, as it brings together the creative prowess of Toonz and the innovative … [Read more...] about Toonz Media Group and Be That Spark Corp forge strategic partnership to co-produce Little Sparks animated series
Video Industry Sees Optimism Amidst Rationalisation, the Continued Importance of Asian Content and AI Everywhere
The Asia Video Summit, the marquee conference for the video industry, kicked off in Hong Kong this year from 13 – 14 March, as part of the HK Entertainment Expo. The Summit opened with an overview on the state of video in Asia, and how scale had redefined the industry. Vivek Couto, Executive Director, Media Partners Asia, shared that the ecosystem had changed, and a new pecking order was in place, with the global digital giants dominating video action in APAC, with a total video and screen … [Read more...] about Video Industry Sees Optimism Amidst Rationalisation, the Continued Importance of Asian Content and AI Everywhere