Singapore - HOOQ, Asia’s largest video-on-demand service announced that Warner Bros. Television’s latest DC series Powerless will now be available on HOOQ, same day as the US telecast. DC fans can now enjoy a super-charged collection of TV series from the DC Universe, including Supergirl, The Flash, Lucifer and Powerless – all available same day as US broadcast. “It has been an exciting start of the year for us here at HOOQ with some of the best DC TV series all available on our … [Read more...] about Powerless on HOOQ
NBC
2.25 b web views for Olympics
The numbers are now in, and it is clear that while viewers to conventional broadcast channels enjoyed the Rio Olympics, it was digital viewers, whether on ‘red button’- type options, or simply viewing via second screens was the champion. NBC, which paid a massive $1.23 billion for its TV and digital rights, reported that some 2.25 billion web-streams were supplied via its dedicated – and multi-option – website. NBC probably got value for money despite its TV viewing numbers being the lowest … [Read more...] about 2.25 b web views for Olympics
NBC picks up QuizUp series
Universal City, CA— NBC has given a 10-episode order to the new series QuizUp, where in-studio contestants will try to earn a life-changing fortune by winning high-stakes trivia battles against viewers who qualify from anywhere in the country and play in real-time from home on their mobile devices. This game is made possible by the collaboration of NBC with Plain Vanilla Corp., the prolific game studio that created the game QuizUp, which is one of the world’s most … [Read more...] about NBC picks up QuizUp series
Comcast into OTT service
It’s the latest in a string of announcements from platforms and broadcasters alike as they seek to maintain a relevancy with a younger demographic that is moving away from linear television. Showtime and HBO have both made significant announcements in recent weeks. “With Stream, Xfinity Internet customers can watch live TV from about a dozen networks – including all the major broadcast nets and HBO – on laptops, tablets and phones in their home. It includes thousands of … [Read more...] about Comcast into OTT service
The curtain rises on ‘Got Talent España’
The highly anticipated return of the Got Talent format to Spanish airwaves kicked off on 15 June, when network Telecinco put out its first casting call in its search for Spain’s most talented and stand-out performers – whether singers, dancers, magicians, acrobats or comedians. The news marks the triumphant return of the format, which has been absent from Spanish screens for six years. The new series has a brand new home on Telecinco and a brand new name - Got Talent España. … [Read more...] about The curtain rises on ‘Got Talent España’
Marvista Entertainment licenses over 70 hours of new content
Los Angeles, CA − MarVista Entertainment (MVE) has finalised a roster of deals with key media partners across Asia for a slate of new movies that originally debuted at MIPCOM last year. “MarVista delivers on its promise to provide quality entertainment that engages the viewing audience, and finalising these new licensing deals with respected partners such as Fox, NBC and Mediaquest attests to that,” commented Vanessa Shapiro, EVP, Global Distribution, on making the … [Read more...] about Marvista Entertainment licenses over 70 hours of new content
