After achieving one of the biggest upsets in Olympic history, wrestler Rulon Gardner struggled with his newfound stardom amidst a constant battle with life’s struggles. In Rulon Gardner Won’t Die, Gardner shares his personal journey from his humble roots growing up on a Wyoming farm to finding fame at the Olympic Games Sydney 2000 where he defeated three-time Olympic champion Aleksandr Karelin of Russia, and how his resilience has helped him to overcome adversity after the ‘miracle on … [Read more...] about Olympic channel announces new slate of Five Rings Films sports documentaries
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MSM and BBC to launch BBC Earth
On Earth Day, Multi Screen Media Private Limited (MSM) and BBC Worldwide announced the intention to form a strategic partnership to launch BBC Earth, a new premium factual television channel in India. BBC Worldwide will draw on its extensive catalogue of programming from the BBC’s foremost factual film makers and reputation for excellence in the factual genre, while MSM which runs the Sony network of television channels in the country has extensive experience in operating and … [Read more...] about MSM and BBC to launch BBC Earth
Sony Six to telecast 2014 FIFA World Cup and U-17 World Cup
India – Times of India reports that Multi Screen Media India’s channel Sony Six has secured exclusive broadcast rights for major international football tournaments including this year's FIFA World Cup and U-17 World Cup to be hosted by India in 2017. "We are extremely happy to build on our partnership with FIFA. It has been our constant endeavour to bring high quality sports content to our viewers. Considering the rise of youth … [Read more...] about Sony Six to telecast 2014 FIFA World Cup and U-17 World Cup
Affle Group partners MSM’s Sony LIV in India
New Delhi – Smart-media company, Affle Group, has announced its partnership with Multi Screen Media (MSM) to exclusively power all advertising during the Sony LIV launch phase through it’s “Ripple” rich media and video ad network. Sony LIV is MSM’s recently launched VOD brand which will provide viewers with their favourite shows from the Sony stable – SONY, SAB and MAX. As a part of this partnership, MSM would employ Affle’s Ripple ad network to serve … [Read more...] about Affle Group partners MSM’s Sony LIV in India
SPT to increase stake in MSM
Mumbai, India and Culver, California – Sony Pictures Television (SPT), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc., will be acquiring approximately 32 percent of the shares of Multi Screen Media Private Limited (MSM), which are owned by Grandway Global Holdings Limited (Grandway) and Atlas Equifin Private Limited (Atlas). Upon government approval, the agreement will bring SPT’s stake in MSM to a little over 94 percent. Under the terms of the agreement, an … [Read more...] about SPT to increase stake in MSM