At IBC 2024, Simplestream is demonstrating new features and enhancements to its award-winning Channel Studio and Livestream Scheduler products, allowing world-class broadcasters, sport organisations and content owners to create new avenues for monetisation, greater audience engagement and increased live viewing figures. Exhibiting on Stand 5.G60, the company will also highlight its preferred technology partnership with Freely, the new free, live and on-demand streaming service brought to UK … [Read more...] about Simplestream Announces Product Enhancements and Freely Preferred Technology Partnership at IBC 2024
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STUDIOCANAL announces the appointment of Margaret Conway as Head of physical production STUDIOCANAL TV
STUDIOCANAL has announced the appointment of Margaret Conway as Head of Physical Production for STUDIOCANAL TV. Conway will be based in the UK reporting to recently announced M-K Kennedy, Executive Managing Director TV Series. Emmanuel Jacquelin, who currently oversees physical production for STUDIOCANAL TV's French series, will report to Conway effective from July 1st. TV Series Executive Managing Director M-K Kennedy comments: "The appointment of Margaret Conway to the role of Head of … [Read more...] about STUDIOCANAL announces the appointment of Margaret Conway as Head of physical production STUDIOCANAL TV
Nadia Afiari joins Ant & Dec’s Mitre Studios as Director of Production
Mitre Studios has announced the appointment of Nadia Afiari as their new Director of Production. The appointment of Afiari, underlines the ambitious vision Ant and Dec have for building Mitre Studios into a fully-fledged production powerhouse working across TV and digital content creation. In the newly created role, Afiari will be responsible for production budgets, schedules and delivery of all productions across both digital and television output. She will also be working alongside the … [Read more...] about Nadia Afiari joins Ant & Dec’s Mitre Studios as Director of Production
ITV commissions high octane espionage thriller Secret Service
ITV’s Head of Drama, Polly Hill has commissioned thrilling espionage drama, Secret Service, from the pen of ITV News anchor, Tom Bradby. Adapted from Tom’s tense, topical novel of the same title, Secret Service, is a suspenseful, fresh-from-the-headlines story deeply rooted in today’s political landscape. Tom has collaborated with fellow screenwriter, Jemma Kennedy, (Captain Webb) to write the series which will premiere on ITV1 and be available for streaming on ITVX. Secret Service delves … [Read more...] about ITV commissions high octane espionage thriller Secret Service
Accedo Supports ITV to Extend ITVX to Sony PlayStation 4 and 5
Global video solutions provider, Accedo, has worked with ITV, the UK’s largest commercial broadcaster, to bring its streaming service, ITVX to PlayStation 4 and 5 consoles in the UK, broadening its reach and making its content available to more viewers. Launched in December 2022, ITVX delivers a mix of live linear content, curated FAST channels, and an extensive VOD library ranging from new programme exclusives, premium dramas, documentaries, US series, comedy and reality shows to blockbuster … [Read more...] about Accedo Supports ITV to Extend ITVX to Sony PlayStation 4 and 5
Hulu acquires Twofour’s groundbreaking queer dating series I Kissed A Girl & I Kissed a Boy from ITV Studios
ITV Studios and Hulu have closed a package deal that will see it become the US home of the first two seasons of Twofour’s groundbreaking queer dating series I Kissed A…I Kissed a Boy is slated to premiere on Hulu on 15 June as part of the streamer’s “Hulu Has Pride” LGBTQ+ month-long celebration. Season two – I Kissed a Girl – will exclusively premiere on the US streamer later this year. The award-winning I Kissed A Boy, which aired in 2023 was the UK’s first ever gay dating show. I Kissed A … [Read more...] about Hulu acquires Twofour’s groundbreaking queer dating series I Kissed A Girl & I Kissed a Boy from ITV Studios