Pascal Dalton, a seasoned international television executive who has worked for some of the industry’s biggest distributors and producers, managing high-profile global format brands including The Voice and Big Brother and generating multi-million-pound revenue streams, has launched Shimmer Media, a new business specialising in optimising scripted and non-scripted formats across the international media landscape. Shimmer Media aims to bring a fresh perspective to format management and … [Read more...] about Pascal Dalton launches Shimmer Media
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Global Broadcasters Secure Top Documentaries from Autentic Distribution
Autentic Distribution, a leading global distributor of factual content, has successfully closed a series of major deals with international broadcasters. With a diverse range of captivating and engaging documentaries, Autentic continues to meet the growing demand for compelling, thought-provoking programming that resonates with audiences worldwide. Autentic Distribution Closes Significant Package Deals in Greece and Poland ERT Greece has acquired a 53-hour package featuring B|14 FILM’s … [Read more...] about Global Broadcasters Secure Top Documentaries from Autentic Distribution
Singapore’s ongoing bloicking of pirate sites protects consumers and prevents potentially wider harm
The Asia Video Industry Association’s Coalition Against Piracy (CAP) welcomes the Singapore High Court’s latest order to block another 22 illegal streaming sites and 70 associated domains responsible for the distribution of illegally streamed content in Singapore. The Court’s order follows on from a similar order obtained in Singapore by the Premier League in November 2024 and continues the push by its applicants BBC Studios, the Premier League, DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga and LALIGA, that in … [Read more...] about Singapore’s ongoing bloicking of pirate sites protects consumers and prevents potentially wider harm
JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar come together with JioHotstar
JioStar, the recently formed JV with the merger of Viacom18 and Star India, announced the launch of JioHotstar, bringing together JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar – two of India’s leading platforms for premium sports, entertainment and lots more. This coming together of brands, expansive content, cutting-edge features, and a large audience and subscriber base marks a globally unprecedented milestone in the streaming industry. With close to 3 lac hours of entertainment, unparalleled live sports … [Read more...] about JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar come together with JioHotstar
Silver Trak Digital launches inaugural Asia Pacific Boost Your Content Strategy event
On 27 February media asset management specialists Silver Trak Digital are launching their inaugural Boost Your Content Strategy event at the company’s Asia HQ in Kuala Lumpur. The event is free to attend and will include a workshop on the highly acclaimed Media Room and Media Room Connect MAM solutions. Covering security and technical aspects of Media Room and Media Room Connect and how they add value to any Media and Entertainment company’s marketing and publicity teams will be core themes at … [Read more...] about Silver Trak Digital launches inaugural Asia Pacific Boost Your Content Strategy event
Seven.One Studios International to handle distribution of The Hunt
Further cementing its position as a global leader in the financing and distribution of innovative, reality formats, Seven.One Studios International today announced that it will distribute The Hunt (w/t), a heart-pounding, high-stakes game of predator versus prey, where there is only one rule – hunt or be hunted! Commissioned by Channel 4 in the UK, the 9 x 60’ show will be produced by CPL Productions and GroupM Motion Entertainment and is based on an original idea by Redseven … [Read more...] about Seven.One Studios International to handle distribution of The Hunt