Amagi, a global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV, announced its partnership with Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of world-leading independent TV producer Banijay, to drive its Free Ad-supported Streaming TV (FAST) strategy worldwide. Amagi has facilitated channel creation, distribution and monetization for Banijay Rights on key FAST platforms such as Samsung TV Plus, The Roku Channel, Freevee, LG Channels and more. Banijay is one of the largest … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights announces partnership with Amagi to drive its FAST strategy worldwide
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Beyond Rights places 1,000 hours with broadcasters in Australia and New Zealand
Beyond Rights confirmed that it has placed a series of factual and kids’ programming packages, totalling 1000 hours, with major broadcasters in Australia and New Zealand. Foxtel has taken packages for its A&E, History and Fox Docos channels. A&E will be airing new seasons of shows such as Highway Thru Hell (series 9 & 10: 36 x 60) and Bangers & Cash (series 3 & 4: 28 x 60), as well as season one of Ultimate Rides (20 x 30). History will premiere the latest seasons of … [Read more...] about Beyond Rights places 1,000 hours with broadcasters in Australia and New Zealand
Beyond Rights names new Head of Sales and appoints a new VP
Beyond Rights announced that Sarah Bickley has been promoted to head of sales and will step into the new role on 1st April, to lead the team at MIPTV. In addition, Joanna Rowley, who has acted as a part-time consultant for the past three months, will be joining the business on a permanent basis from 1st May as VP sales for the UK, Nordics, and Italy. Sarah Bickley initially joined the Beyond Rights team in November last year as SVP sales, responsible for both the Nordics region and for the … [Read more...] about Beyond Rights names new Head of Sales and appoints a new VP
8,000 talents join FILMART Online and EntertainmentPulse
Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), FILMART Online and the first edition of EntertainmentPulse both received an enthusiastic response. The four-day virtual events brought together around 8,000 industry talents from 81 countries and regions. 749 exhibitors showcased over 2,400 new film and TV productions at the event, the majority being feature films, TV dramas and animations. FILMART Online also arranged business matchings for exhibitors and potential buyers, promoting … [Read more...] about 8,000 talents join FILMART Online and EntertainmentPulse
Keshet International completes first sales for Interstellar’s comedy quiz ‘Question Team’
Keshet International (KI) has completed its first sales of the comedy quiz show Question Team, hosted by Richard Ayoade, before officially launching both the finished tape and format to market. Ahead of its virtual 2022 Spring Slate launch in March, the international distributor and producer has already licensed the 8x60’ panel show – originally produced by Interstellar for UKTV’s Dave - to SBS in Australia and TVNZ in New Zealand, with both broadcast partners acquiring the free TV and AVOD … [Read more...] about Keshet International completes first sales for Interstellar’s comedy quiz ‘Question Team’
BBC Studios unveils its star-studded offering for its 46th Showcase
BBC Studios today announced the star-studded agenda for its 46th annual Showcase, an exclusive, invitation-only event running from 28 February - 2 March 2022. Building on the success of Showcase 2021 which was the most attended in the event’s history, this year BBC Studios will once again bring the latest projects from world-class British creatives direct to global customers in a digital format, enabling full participation in Showcase 2022 wherever they are and at a time that suits them. The … [Read more...] about BBC Studios unveils its star-studded offering for its 46th Showcase