Gary R. Benz, CEO of GRB Media Ranch has announced the company’s continued growth with a new digital strategy, with soon-to-launch FAST (Free Ad-Supported TV) Channels and AVOD (Ad-Supported Video on Demand) distribution platforms. Industry veteran Will Marks was retained to develop and implement the forward-facing strategy. He will attend MIPCOM next month to expand the Company’s relationship with content and distribution partners. Two FAST channels are planned for launch in Q4 ‘24 across … [Read more...] about GRB Media Ranch Continues Expansion with Digital Strategy; Will Marks Hired as Principal Advisor
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Sony Pictures Entertainment Chairman and CEO Tony Vinciquerra to Step Down from CEO Role; Ravi Ahuja Named President and CEO
Sony Group Corporation and Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) today announced that SPE Chairman and CEO Tony Vinciquerra will step down from his role as SPE CEO, and that Ravi Ahuja, SPE’s current Chairman of Global Television Studios and President and COO, will assume leadership of SPE as President and CEO, effective January 2, 2025. Vinciquerra will remain in an advisory role for SPE as non-executive Chairman until the end of December 2025. Ahuja will report to Sony Group Corporation Chairman … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Entertainment Chairman and CEO Tony Vinciquerra to Step Down from CEO Role; Ravi Ahuja Named President and CEO
Hireworks Connect launches globally on Disney, Netflix, & HBO productions
Leading production rental company Hireworks has announced the global expansion of Hireworks Connect, its proprietary shared storage solution. Hireworks Connect enables production teams to work securely from home and collaborate remotely in real time. Editors can stay synced with one another in an emulated shared storage environment by using a Connect box that can configurate with other Connect devices within its production network. Avid ISIS and NEXIS can be integrated into the system, allowing … [Read more...] about Hireworks Connect launches globally on Disney, Netflix, & HBO productions
Dan Cohen, Chief Content Licensing Officer, Paramount and President, Republic Pictures to Give Keynote at MIPCOM CANNES
MIPCOM CANNES has announced that Dan Cohen, Chief Content Licensing Officer, Paramount, President, Republic Pictures and one of the most influential figures in the international distribution industry, will give a Media Mastermind keynote at the forthcoming 40th edition of the International Co-Production and Entertainment Content Market in Cannes (21-24 October 2024). During this main stage conversation, Cohen will share insights into the worldwide content licensing strategy he leads within the … [Read more...] about Dan Cohen, Chief Content Licensing Officer, Paramount and President, Republic Pictures to Give Keynote at MIPCOM CANNES
Mercado Libre Transforms Video Experience and Maximises Revenues with Bitmovin Player
Bitmovin, a leading provider of video streaming software solutions, today announces that Mercado Libre, Latin America's leading e-commerce and technology company, has selected the Bitmovin Player to launch its revolutionary video streaming service, Mercado Play. This strategic collaboration promises to deliver an unparalleled viewing experience across various devices. Mercado Libre hosts the largest online commerce and payments ecosystem in Latin America. It operates across 18 countries … [Read more...] about Mercado Libre Transforms Video Experience and Maximises Revenues with Bitmovin Player
Korean adaptation of yes Studios’ drama Your Honor receives its premiere this week
yes Studios, in partnership with producers MONSTER Company, has announced that the 10-part Korean adaptation of its hit global scripted format Your Honor will launch this week. The first two episodes just dropped on the KT Genie TV platform, with the scheduled channel premiere on ENA. Your Honor has proved one of the most successful scripted formats of recent years, with 10 localised versions either on air or in production with major broadcasters around the world. In addition to South Korea, … [Read more...] about Korean adaptation of yes Studios’ drama Your Honor receives its premiere this week