Ericsson has announced it will receive a Technology & Engineering Emmy Award from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for its pioneering development of dynamic ad insertion for Video on Demand (VOD) content. This marks Ericsson’s fourth Emmy. Ericsson has been a leading developer of VOD technology for over ten years and was an early mover in the dynamic, on-demand advertising space. In the early 2000’s, Ericsson recognised the impact that time-shifted TV … [Read more...] about Fourth Emmy win for Ericsson in TV advertising
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Keshet’s “Prisoners of War” wins Grand Jury Prize in Seoul
Prisoners of War Keshet International's Prisoners of War has scooped the top prize at the annual Seoul International Drama Awards, beating its U.S. adaptation Homeland, House S8 and other international dramas for the Grand Jury Prize.The drama, on which Golden Globe- and Emmy-winning Homeland is based, was originally commissioned by Keshet Broadcasting and has now sold to over 20 territories worldwide. It was created by Israeli director and … [Read more...] about Keshet’s “Prisoners of War” wins Grand Jury Prize in Seoul
Juried winners for Emmy’s creativity in interactive media announced
NoHo Arts District, California - The Creative Achievement in Interactive Media award honours second screen experiences and cutting edge "next generation" content produced by the major studios as well as independent creators. The juried winners represent the following formats: Multiplatform Storytelling (Last Chance Kitchen), Original Interactive Program (The Lizzie Bennet Diaries), Social TV Experience (Oprah's Lifeclass), as well as User Experience and Visual Design (the Nick … [Read more...] about Juried winners for Emmy’s creativity in interactive media announced
SUPERMODELME S4 to premiere in November 2013
Femme Fatale - the theme for this season Singapore – Emmy-nominated reality show SUPERMODELME is set to make a return with a new overseas location - Hong Kong, with fresh partnerships and new brands. Previously, the series was shot in Singapore. S4 is titled SUPERMODELME FEMME FATALE and will involve 12 models of Asian descent. Karen Seah, CEO of Refinery Media and Executive Producer says, "The new season of SUPERMODELME is about to get even edgier and even … [Read more...] about SUPERMODELME S4 to premiere in November 2013
GMA gets two Emmy nominations
New York - The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has announced the nominees for the 2013 Current Affairs and News categories. Winners will be announced in New York on October 1, at a ceremony at the Frederick P. Rose Hall of Jazz at Lincoln Center. The international winners will be honoured alongside their American news and documentary counterparts. The 8 Nominees span 5 countries: Brazil, Germany, Romania, The Philippines and The United Kingdom. GMA … [Read more...] about GMA gets two Emmy nominations
New CINEMAX original series to premiere in Asia
Singapore – Academy Award winner and Emmy nominee Steven Soderbergh (Traffic, Side Effects, HBO’s Behind the Candelabra) will direct the entire ten-episode season of the CINEMAX original series The Knick, which begins production in New York in September. Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming, says, “We are thrilled that Steven and Clive have chosen to bring this unique and exciting series to CINEMAX.” The Knick centres on Knickerbocker … [Read more...] about New CINEMAX original series to premiere in Asia