Cannes, France - Following three successful seasons on air in China on CCTV 3, Sing My Song, the hit original songwriting/singing performance format created by Canxing/Star China International Media Limited, is now set for launch in the global market, as joint distribution is secured by Bomanbridge Media for the Asia Pacific region and by Small World IFT for the rest of the world. Watched by more than 750 million people in China over the combined three seasons, Sing My Song focuses on the skill … [Read more...] about Sing My Song to go global
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Keshet International brings hit series to global market
Israel – Global production and distribution powerhouse Keshet International (KI) and Ananey Communications Group, which represents the Viacom brands Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., MTV and Comedy Central in Israel, have partnered to bring teens', tweens’ and kids’ series to the global market in KI’s first foray into the genre. Alongside its subsidiary Nutz Productions, Ananey has created some of Israel's biggest kids TV hits airing on Nickelodeon, including the award-winning daily live-action teen … [Read more...] about Keshet International brings hit series to global market
Global impacts of counterfeiting and piracy
Hong Kong – A new report released indicates that the global economic value of counterfeiting and piracy could reach US$2.3 trillion by 2022. Titled, The Economic Impacts of Counterfeiting and Piracy, the report provides estimates on the wider social and economic impacts on displaced economic activity, investment, public fiscal losses and criminal enforcement, and concludes that these costs could reach an estimated US $1.9 trillion by 2022. Taken together, the negative impacts of … [Read more...] about Global impacts of counterfeiting and piracy
The Kitchen expands its’ footprint
Miami/London - Yoram Chertok, former CEO at Ullman Media, Israel, has joined The Kitchen as Managing Director of The Kitchen's new subsidiary, The Kitchen EMEA. "Yoram will spearhead the company's immediate planned expansion into Europe, The Middle East and Africa", announced Ken Lorber, President/CEO of the parent company, The Kitchen, LLC. "In his previous position, Yoram had been our "go to" guy for many of the languages we have not been able to … [Read more...] about The Kitchen expands its’ footprint
CNBC announces newsroom structure
London/Singapore– CNBC announced a number of changes and promotions within its international news team as part of the network’s wider strategy to transition into a truly multiplatform global news provider. Michael Kearns, Head of News and Programming for Asia Pacific, is promoted to VP, International Digital and Head of News and Programming, Asia Pacific. Kearns will be responsible for devising and driving the network’s digital product and content offerings outside the United … [Read more...] about CNBC announces newsroom structure
The SpaceDataHighway is open for traffic
The start up of Airbus Defence and Space’s initial service of SpaceDataHighway represents a step change in the speed of space communications. Ultra-broadband laser communications and the geostationary orbit of the relay satellites combine to deliver a unique, secure, near real time data transfer service, making data latency a thing of the past. Thanks to the laser technology developed by Tesat Spacecom, the SpaceDataHighway can transfer high-volume data from Earth observation … [Read more...] about The SpaceDataHighway is open for traffic