Global distribution group, Blue Ant International, announced that it has acquired 100% ownership of UK-based Drive Media Rights. The deal represents Blue Ant International’s ongoing expansion in the UK and the distributor’s commitment to growing its pre-sale capacity while supercharging the distributor’s network within the creative community. As part of the deal, Drive’s Managing Directors Ben Barrett and Lilla Hurst will now join Blue Ant International as Global Head of … [Read more...] about Blue Ant International acquires production financing and distribution firm Drive Media Rights
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Espresso establishes partnership with Singapore-based Bitsmedia for new SVOD platform Qalbox
UK-based distributor Espresso Media International has established a new partnership with Singapore-based Bitsmedia, supplying more than 20 hours of content for the company’s new SVOD platform Qalbox launching in late 2022. Qalbox is a global subscription video on demand (SVOD) streaming service providing Muslim lifestyle content and celebrating Muslim identities and cultures. Qalbox aims to provide comprehensive, curated, and diverse Muslim-centric content for the global community to … [Read more...] about Espresso establishes partnership with Singapore-based Bitsmedia for new SVOD platform Qalbox
Brightcove appoints David Beck as Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Office
Brightcove Inc., the leading intelligent video streaming, monetization, and communications platform, announced a key executive hire. David Beck will join Brightcove as its first Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer, leading strategy, business development, and corporate development for the Company. Working closely with recently appointed CEO, Marc DeBevoise, Beck will be focused on developing strategies that enhance current offerings and create opportunities to expand Brightcove’s … [Read more...] about Brightcove appoints David Beck as Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Office
IN10 Media Network appoints Vivek Krishnani to strengthen its content business
IN10 Media Network, undergoing an exciting phase of growth and expansion, is happy to announce the appointment of Vivek Krishnani as the Chief Executive Officer of its soon-to-be-launched film division. Krishnani is a senior media and entertainment leader with over 25 years of experience in building companies and teams across films, television, radio, and advertising. With a strong understanding of changing content landscape and consumer behaviour, he will be in charge of building the motion … [Read more...] about IN10 Media Network appoints Vivek Krishnani to strengthen its content business
beIN Asia Pacific selects Globecast for fully managed media services
Globecast, the global solutions provider for media and content management, has announced that renowned sports content provider beIN ASIA PACIFIC has selected Globecast to provide multifaceted media processing and delivery services to the sports provider's Asia-Pacific division. beIN ASIA PACIFIC is part of beIN MEDIA GROUP and is headquartered in Singapore. It operates in 11 countries across the Asia-Pacific region – Australia, New Zealand, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, … [Read more...] about beIN Asia Pacific selects Globecast for fully managed media services
Dark action comedy series ‘Ze Network’ to premiere at 61st Monte-Carlo Television Festival
The 61st Monte-Carlo Television Festival, to be held from 17-21 June, will host the world premiere screening of the first two episodes of brand new dark, action comedy, Ze Network, starring David Hasselhoff. Ze Network stars actor and musician David Hasselhoff (Hoff The Record, Knight Rider) as “David Hasselhoff”, along with award-winning actor Henry Hübchen (Go for Zucker) as “Henry Hübchen”. Both stars will attend the … [Read more...] about Dark action comedy series ‘Ze Network’ to premiere at 61st Monte-Carlo Television Festival