Island TV, a rapidly growing Caribbean television network based in Miami, just installed its third single-channel AirBox Neo-20 server from PlayBox Neo while updating its existing servers. With the recent launch of Island TV Plus (an English-language OTT channel), expansion of Island TV’s cable and digital platform offerings, and a brand-new studio, the network’s equipment needed to keep pace. “We’re building the premiere Caribbean platform,” said Fred Beliard, Co-Owner, Island TV, “We … [Read more...] about Second Channel and Expanded Programming Compel Caribbean Broadcast Network to Add Third Server from PlayBox Neo
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Keshet Germany secures order for MESSIAH from ProSiebenSat.1’s JOYN
Leading German scripted production company Keshet Germany has been commissioned by JOYN to produce the first local adaptation of Keshet’s comedy Messiah (Mashiach), an Israeli format distributed globally by Keshet International. Based on the series created by L. Benasuly Productions, Dana Pollig and Udi Kagan that aired on Keshet 12 and Cellcom, Messiah is a scripted situation comedy centering on a one-hit-wonder stuck in his 90s moment of success, now running his mother’s former restaurant, … [Read more...] about Keshet Germany secures order for MESSIAH from ProSiebenSat.1’s JOYN
New Additions to Hiltron’s Satcom Product Range Turn Heads at IBC 2024
Hiltron Communications reported a busy and successful IBC 2024, held in mid September at its usual Amsterdam RAI venue. Highlights of the Hiltron exhibit in Hall 1 included demonstrations of the newly announced HMAM-XY motorized antenna mount which is designed to perform high precision tracking of LEO and MEO satellites, smallsat constellations and flying objects. “HMAM-XY is a latest-generation addition to our industry-proven HMAM product series,” says Jochen Ermel, Managing Director of … [Read more...] about New Additions to Hiltron’s Satcom Product Range Turn Heads at IBC 2024
JioCinema Premium Brings Back Gru and the Crew with Despicable Me 4 to Stream on November 5
Get ready for a thrilling return to the world of mischief and mayhem as Despicable Me 4 makes its debut on JioCinema Premium on November 5th! The latest installment returns with beloved characters and exciting new adventures, streaming in seven languages— English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, and Bengali— on JioCinema Premium. Gru (voiced by Steve Carell) faces a fresh challenge as he welcomes a new member to his family—Gru Jr. (voiced by Tara Strong). However, their peaceful life … [Read more...] about JioCinema Premium Brings Back Gru and the Crew with Despicable Me 4 to Stream on November 5
BBC World Service English announces new rebroadcasting partnership in The Bahamas
BBC World Service English has partnered with the Guardian Media Group to bring factual programming, impartial news reports and analysis to audiences in The Bahamas. Guardian Media Group is the leading local multimedia group in The Bahamas. BBC World Service English radio will be received digitally, and broadcast live on Guardian Radio FM 96.9 when not in local programming. Fred Durman, BBC’s Head of Business Development for the Americas and Europe, says: “The BBC is delighted to strengthen … [Read more...] about BBC World Service English announces new rebroadcasting partnership in The Bahamas
STUDIOCANAL Takes European TV & SVOD Rights at MIPCOM for Francis Ford Coppola’s Megapolis
STUDIOCANAL confirms they have taken European TV & SVOD rights on Francis Ford Coppola’s MEGALOPOLIS (excl. Spain, Russia and Pay1 in France). The deal was closed by Juliette Hochart of STUDIOCANAL and George Hayum of Hirsch Wallerstein Hayum Matlof + Fishman. The 7-year deal further aligns Francis Ford Coppola and Zoetrope with STUDIOCANAL whose catalogue – the biggest in Europe - boasts Coppola classics such as APOCALYPSE NOW, THE CONVERSATION, THE OUTSIDERS and ONE FROM THE … [Read more...] about STUDIOCANAL Takes European TV & SVOD Rights at MIPCOM for Francis Ford Coppola’s Megapolis
