Luxembourg - Intelsat announced a contract with Nine Network Australia to distribute programming to the company’s six domestic television stations as well as provide global satellite and fiber connectivity using the IntelsatOne terrestrial network to bring news content and special events from around the world to Australia for its network affiliates. Nine Network Australia (NNA) is one of the country’s top-rated commercial television networks, with local stations in Sydney, … [Read more...] about Nine Network Australia selects Intelsat
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Midnight sun shines globally
Cannes – Europe’s leader in production, rights acquisition, distribution and international sales of TV series and feature films, STUDIOCANAL, has sold breakthrough Swedish-French drama Midnight Sun, a CANAL+/SVT/Filmpool Nord coproduction, to a host of international broadcasters. Produced by Atlantique Productions and Nice Drama, the 8 x 1-hour thriller series has been secured ahead of its premiere by ZDF in Germany, SBS in Australia, HOT in Israel, NRK in Norway, DR in Denmark, RUV … [Read more...] about Midnight sun shines globally
Rishtey CINEPLEX goes international
Mumbai – Viacom18 announced its plans to launch its premium Hindi Movie Channel, ‘Rishtey CINEPLEX’ in the international markets. Kicking off with high-impact launches in Europe and North America (US and Canada), the channel is an extension of the well-established Rishtey brand, and will be targeted at global film enthusiasts. To be launched in Europe in September and in North America in October respectively, Rishtey CINEPLEX will appeal to the sensibilities of global film enthusiasts … [Read more...] about Rishtey CINEPLEX goes international
A+E announces worldwide sales
New York - In the lead up to MIPCOM, A+E Networks has closed deals in multiple territories for its growing slate of formats; it was announced by Ellen Lovejoy, Vice President, International Content Sales, A+E Networks. FYI’s social experiment hit Seven Year Switch launched its first international commission in Australia to enormous success. The series was the #1 show in its timeslot in all key demos on Seven Network and has already been renewed for a second season. The series has … [Read more...] about A+E announces worldwide sales
MIP China Hangzhou Launches in 2017
Paris - The new event is designed to foster content development between Chinese and International production companies, as well as provide an intensive educational forum for Chinese media professionals to learn more about international TV markets and trends. MIP China Hangzhou will run May 23-25 in Hangzhou, the lakeside city that hosted the G20 Summit in September 2016.MIP China Hangzhou is organised in partnership with China Media Management Inc (CMM-I), official representative for … [Read more...] about MIP China Hangzhou Launches in 2017
Global Video Index
Engagement patterns by device There’s a common cliché in our industry that says the bigger the screen, the better. Well, it may be cliché, but it’s also true. The biggest screens, connected televisions, have seen their share of time watched for content longer than 10 minutes increase steadily over the past year. From Q1’s 43% to Q2’s 53%, Q3’s 71% and Q4’s 74%, a growth of more than 72% over 12 months. On the tablets, meanwhile, the share of time watched for the same content has declined … [Read more...] about Global Video Index
