Amsterdam, Netherlands – App developer 24i and streaming-platform provider Unified Streaming are collaborating on an extensive OTT TV – Everywhere service for German fibre operator Deutsche Glasfaser. The Dutch companies cooperate to deliver a seamless back-end to front-end solution. 24i and Unified Streaming have previously worked together on large-scale projects such as the RTL XL app for RTL Nederland. The companies offer different services, but are aware these services complement … [Read more...] about 24i collaborates with Unified Streaming
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YEP! secures broadcasting rights for “The Daltons”
Ismaning – The Daltons is the brand new boys 6-12 animated series produced by Xilam, a French production company, founded in 1999 by Marc du Pontavice that specialises in animated series and feature films. Based on the popular Morris and Goscinny comic books, The Daltons (78x7’) are fictional outlaws who regularly appear in the Lucky Luke comic book series, are the main antagonists and are inspired by the real-life Dalton Gang. The Daltons series … [Read more...] about YEP! secures broadcasting rights for “The Daltons”
ProSiebenSat.1 secures “Escape Your Life”
Munich/Cannes – Commercial broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1 has secured remake rights to Red Arrow International's Escape Your Life for Germany and Redseven Entertainment will produce it. Escape Your Life is an experiment in which couples are offered the opportunity to escape their old lives and start again. In the U.S., TNT has also recently secured rights to Escape Your Life. Tobias Schulze, Senior Sales Manager German-Speaking Countries for Red Arrow International said, "First the U.S., now … [Read more...] about ProSiebenSat.1 secures “Escape Your Life”
Jùnger Audio launches D*AP8 Codec Edition
Berlin, Germany - Digital audio specialist Jünger Audio is using the IBC 2014 platform to launch a new Codec Edition of its D*AP8 Digital Audio Processor. Junger Audio DAP8 MAP Processor This unique device has a vital role to play in today's broadcast environment because it is the only combination of broadcast audio codec and processor on the market that can carry out real-time metadata emulation. Peter Poers, CEO of Jünger Audio, said, "Following Dolby's decision in 2013 to … [Read more...] about Jùnger Audio launches D*AP8 Codec Edition
CNN launches Digital Leadership programme for its global partners
CNN is launching a new Digital Leadership programme that will provide journalists and executives from CNN's partners worldwide the very latest technological innovations in newsgathering and production. The inaugural Digital Leadership intake, starting on July 7, will see participants from countries including the Philippines, Taiwan, Vietnam, Brazil, Israel, Bahrain, France and Germany, immersed in CNN's digital experience and expertise so they can empower their organisations with more effective … [Read more...] about CNN launches Digital Leadership programme for its global partners
Netflix to expand in Europe in late 2014
Los Gatos, California – Netflix, Inc. plans to significantly expand in Europe later this year, offering a wide-range of entertainment for a low monthly price in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Belgium and Luxembourg. Upon launch, broadband users in these countries can subscribe to Netflix and instantly watch a curated selection of Hollywood, local and global TV series and movies, including critically-acclaimed Netflix original series, whenever and wherever they like on TVs, … [Read more...] about Netflix to expand in Europe in late 2014