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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HITS expands reach in India with launch on Airtel Digital TV
Airtel Digital TV is ready to enthrall its subscribers yet again with the launch of its new service - Airtel HITS HD. Featuring a selection of some of the most popular, iconic, and award-winning Hollywood television content from the 60s to the early 2000’s, the channel is sure to take you on a lovely trip down memory lane. HITS, the #1 classic TV channel in Asia that brings iconic series is all set to launch on Airtel Digital TV, India on 20th May 2022. Airtel HITS HD will be available … [Read more...] about HITS expands reach in India with launch on Airtel Digital TV
Fremantle takes ‘Fame In The Family’ format around the world
Fremantle announced a partnership with Salamanda Media to produce entertainment format Fame in the Family across the globe. The format, which sees four dinner guests work out which of them is related to their celebrity host, premiered in the UK on Channel 4 at 5:30 p.m. GMT. Fame in the Family is set in a secret dining location where famous faces host four dinner guests they’ve never met. All have had a DNA test and at least one of them is a cousin of the celebrity, but no one knows who. Over … [Read more...] about Fremantle takes ‘Fame In The Family’ format around the world
All3media International staffs up to meet growing demand across the Asia Pacific region
Leading independent distributor All3Media International has announced promotions and new appointments at its Singapore office in response to increasing demand for its multi-genre content and formats across the region. Kit Yow, currently Sales Manager, has been promoted to Vice President, Sales. In this new role, Kit will continue to report to Sabrina Duguet, EVP Asia Pacific, and will focus on sales to China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and pan-Asia. Alexander Euler, currently Senior Executive … [Read more...] about All3media International staffs up to meet growing demand across the Asia Pacific region
Series Mania announces details for its festival and forum
At press conferences on February 17 in Lille (morning) and Paris (evening), Rodolphe Belmer, President of Series Mania, and Laurence Herszberg, Founder and General Director of Series Mania unveiled details for the upcoming Series Mania Festival set for March 18-25 in Lille, France, as well as details for the Series Mania Forum, the industry arm of Series Mania, set for March 22-24. The Lille Dialogues are set for March 24. Series Mania Festival With more than 55 series, 30 world premieres, … [Read more...] about Series Mania announces details for its festival and forum
Fremantle acquires music gameshow format ‘DNA Singer’
Fremantle announces the acquisition of music gameshow format DNA Singer from Korea. The music gameshow is created by FormatEast and creator Kyung Hwangbo for SBS. In DNA Singer, family members who share DNA with celebrities such as singers and actors become “DNA Singers” and perform, while the judges have to guess which celebrities they are genetically related to. Fantastic Family – DNA Singer will premiere during the lunar new year holiday on the 1st and 2nd of February on SBS as Lunar New … [Read more...] about Fremantle acquires music gameshow format ‘DNA Singer’