ITV Studios is expanding the roles of two senior members of its global partnerships team. Tom Clark, who joined in October 2023 as EVP Commercial Strategy, reporting to Ruth Berry Managing Director, takes on the expanded role of EVP Global Sales & Commercial Strategy. In his new role he will oversee three regional sales EVPs: Gisela Aismus Minnbergh for EMEA, Augustus Dulgaro for APAC, and the current vacancy formerly held by Greg Johnson for the Americas; as well as Jurian van der Meer, … [Read more...] about ITV Studios announces expanded roles for its senior global partnerships team
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Tata Play and Amazon Prime Collaborate to Offer Prime Benefits to Viewers Across TV and OTT
Leading content distribution platform, Tata Play, has joined hands with Amazon Prime to offer Tata Play DTH and Tata Play Binge customers multiple ways to access Prime Video’s blockbuster content. Tata Play DTH subscribers can now choose from multiple packs starting from INR 199 per month, that offer a variety of their favourite TV channels along with Prime Lite with Tata Play. In addition, Binge subscribers can enjoy Prime Lite with Tata Play along with 30+ other popular apps at various price … [Read more...] about Tata Play and Amazon Prime Collaborate to Offer Prime Benefits to Viewers Across TV and OTT
Vidzemes TV Latvia Expands with PlayBox Neo Channel-in-a-Box Playout
Latvian free-to-air broadcaster Vidzemes TV has chosen PlayBox Neo Channel-in-a-Box playout to expand the technical facilities at its studio headquarters in Valmiera. The new equipment was supplied by long-established broadcast systems integrator Hannu-Pro, based in the Latvian capital, Riga. “Over the years, PlayBox Neo systems have consistently delivered reliable and effective results for us,” comments Elina Leimane, Vidzemes TV Chair of the Board. “Our operators find the user interface … [Read more...] about Vidzemes TV Latvia Expands with PlayBox Neo Channel-in-a-Box Playout
Caravan investigates Field of Vampires for PBS’s Secrets of the Dead
Caravan is in production on eye-opening new history documentary Field of Vampires for US network PBS’s Secrets of the Dead strand, anticipated for broadcast in Fall 2024. Abacus Media Rights (AMR), an Amcomri Entertainment company, has secured distribution rights to the rest of world, excluding the US, and has already made pre-sales to A+E Networks EMEA for Sky HISTORY in the UK and The HISTORY Channel in Poland and SVT in Sweden. With exclusive access to unprecedent archeological … [Read more...] about Caravan investigates Field of Vampires for PBS’s Secrets of the Dead
Nickelodeon head Mark Taylor joins God’s Gang board
God’s Gang Ltd., the production company behind animation series God’s Gang led by former Disney Channels executive Nimrod Avraham May, today announces the addition of Mark Taylor, former Nickelodeon Senior Vice President, DreamWorks Head of Physical Production and Sony Pictures Animation VP Production to its advisory board. Taylor joins the board alongside Bruce Daitch, former COO and CFO of DreamWorks Animation and VP of Animation at Netflix, Sheri Conn, former Vice President of Marketing at … [Read more...] about Nickelodeon head Mark Taylor joins God’s Gang board
Banijay Rights Appoints Isabelle Helle as SVP German-Speaking Territories and Poland
Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of media and entertainment powerhouse Banijay, has announced the appointment of Isabelle Helle as SVP German-Speaking Territories and Poland. Helle will be responsible for executing Banijay Rights’ co-production sales strategy across German-speaking Europe and Poland, where she will represent the leading distributor’s 185,000+ hour-strong catalogue. An experienced senior sales executive, Helle was formerly Director of BBC Worldwide Germany and has … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights Appoints Isabelle Helle as SVP German-Speaking Territories and Poland