Pascal Dalton, a seasoned international television executive who has worked for some of the industry’s biggest distributors and producers, managing high-profile global format brands including The Voice and Big Brother and generating multi-million-pound revenue streams, has launched Shimmer Media, a new business specialising in optimising scripted and non-scripted formats across the international media landscape. Shimmer Media aims to bring a fresh perspective to format management and … [Read more...] about Pascal Dalton launches Shimmer Media
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BBC Studios and Banijay Asia form production partnership in India
BBC Studios has announced that it will be partnering with Banijay Asia, part of the content powerhouse Banijay Entertainment, to continue bringing its world-leading formats to audiences in India. Based in Mumbai, Banijay Asia will have exclusive access to BBC Studios’ extensive unscripted and scripted format catalogue and will produce its shows with a distinctly local flavour for Indian broadcasters and streamers. BBC Studios is renowned for its portfolio of global hit entertainment shows, … [Read more...] about BBC Studios and Banijay Asia form production partnership in India
WTFN integrates Fred Media & Radar teams to take total distribution strategy to the next level
WTFN has announced that it is integrating its Fred Media (content distribution) and Radar (digital) teams to capitalise on developments in the marketplace and to more effectively drive its Total Distribution strategy. The new-look business will officially debut at the MIPCOM in Cannes next month with new joint Fred Media/Radar branding. Derek Dyson, previously General Manager at Radar, has been promoted to Chief Commercial Officer at WTFN, taking responsibility for the newly integrated team … [Read more...] about WTFN integrates Fred Media & Radar teams to take total distribution strategy to the next level
Future of Video in India Sees Much Optimism for Growth with Technology as the Enabler for the Consumer
The Future of Video India conference welcomed over 130 senior government and industry leaders in Mumbai for a day of discussions centered around one of the most vibrant and burgeoning video markets in the world. Anil Kumar Lahoti, Chairman of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB), opened the conference with optimism about the industry. The MIB hopes to see the current $30bn industry grow to $100bn in the next … [Read more...] about Future of Video in India Sees Much Optimism for Growth with Technology as the Enabler for the Consumer
Banijay Unveils Compelling Slate Ahead of London TV Screenings
Media and entertainment powerhouse, Banijay has announced a compelling offering for its dedicated London TV Screenings event – Banijay @ BAFTA. Hitting the 2024 line-up is the highly-anticipated high-end scripted series Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light; and premium documentary Front Row. Elsewhere, the powerhouse will also be celebrating travelling formats with adventure reality, The Summit; and spin-off, Deal or No Deal Island. Packed with distinct, high-quality programming across all … [Read more...] about Banijay Unveils Compelling Slate Ahead of London TV Screenings
Prime Video to premiere its original reality series Mission Start Ab on December 19
Prime Video, India’s most loved entertainment destination, announced the premiere of its Original reality series Mission Start Ab. The first-of-its-kind competitive series will focus on grassroots entrepreneurs in India, and take their stories of determination, resilience and unwavering perseverance to global audiences in 240+ countries and territories with its worldwide premiere on the service on December 19. The series has been conceptualized and developed in collaboration with the Office of … [Read more...] about Prime Video to premiere its original reality series Mission Start Ab on December 19