Radar MCN announced an exciting new partnership for the WTFN Group, which will embody its Total Distribution strategy from the outset. Partnering with Spiegelworld in the US, one of the world’s leading trailblazers of contemporary circus, Radar MCN is creating a new weekly long-form (15-20 mins) digital series called Circus Town, which launches on dedicated Circus Town YouTube and Facebook channels this week, with more such managed channels to follow. Meanwhile, Group business WTFN Entertainment … [Read more...] about Radar MCN and WTFN go to Circus Town for new digital and TV series
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BBC Player and BBC Kids collaborate with Prime Video Channels to make a grand entry into India
Prime Video, India’s most loved entertainment destination, and BBC Studios launched BBC Player and BBC Kids on Prime Video Channels in India. The subscription-based service will provide Indian viewers a curated line-up of popular British content spanning from world-class original British dramas, comedy, documentaries, factual shows, entertainment to lifestyle programming and children’s shows – all on a single destination, for the first time in India. Prime members … [Read more...] about BBC Player and BBC Kids collaborate with Prime Video Channels to make a grand entry into India
PlayBox Neo powers large-scale Playout Service Upgrade at STN’s Communications Facility
PlayBox Neo, a global leader in media management and playout solutions, announces the completion of a major system upgrade at the headquarters of award-winning broadcast service provider STN, Slovenia. Adding to its high-tech infrastructure, STN first began using PlayBox playout servers in 2009 and has continued to invest in PlayBox solutions. All units have been recently upgraded to the latest-generation Neo-20 software plus extended 24/7 support. The project was negotiated and completed by … [Read more...] about PlayBox Neo powers large-scale Playout Service Upgrade at STN’s Communications Facility
A+E Networks Structures for Growth Across Asia with Key Executive Promotions
Bolstering for continued growth in the thriving Asian marketplace, A+E Networks® has promoted Youngsun Soh to Senior Vice President and Managing Director of A+E Korea, and John Flanagan to Senior Vice President and Managing Director of A+E Japan & Southeast Asia, it was announced today by Patrick Vien, Group Managing Director, A+E International and Steve MacDonald, President, Global Licensing & International. Based in Seoul, and reporting to Vien, Soh will continue to lead the growth of … [Read more...] about A+E Networks Structures for Growth Across Asia with Key Executive Promotions
BBC to show revelatory Fremantle documentary series Shadow of Truth
Fremantle today announces that its ground-breaking true crime series Shadow of Truth will air in the UK on BBC Four and BBC iPlayer. The series will also be coming soon to ntv and RTL Crime in Germany. The series, which originally aired in Israel in 2016, will also include a new 5th episode filmed this year detailing the aftermath of one of world’s most notorious and controversial murder trials. Shadow of Truth is produced by Silvio Productions, a Fremantle company. The … [Read more...] about BBC to show revelatory Fremantle documentary series Shadow of Truth
Dandelooo Signs Package Deal with Youku, China
Emmy Award-winning French animation production and distribution company Dandelooo has announced a deal for several of its successful animated series. The package deal finalized by Dandelooo’s International Sales & Acquisitions Manager Melissa Vega sees Youku, one of the leading online video and streaming platforms in China, acquire over 420 episodes for its kid’s channel Youku Kids. Programmes in the deal include the preschool series Hungry Bear Tales, Our Piggy, Kiwi, … [Read more...] about Dandelooo Signs Package Deal with Youku, China