Vizrt, the leader in real-time graphics and live production solutions for content creators, has announced Viz One 8, the biggest update to its Enterprise Media Asset Management system in over a decade with a rebuilt containerized architecture backend. Through “containerization”, Viz One becomes a collection of small “containers” rather than one big system. Each container is responsible for its specific service and can function, scale, self-heal, and be updated independently. This makes the … [Read more...] about Vizrt delivers modern broadcast MAM demands with Viz One 8
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OneGate Media picks up new historical family biopic A Christmas Miracle – by Johann Sebastian Bach for global distribution
OneGate Media has announced it has picked up the new historical biopic feature A Christmas Miracle – by Johann Sebastian Bach (90’) from EIKON Media in co-production with epo Film, ARD Degeto, MDR, BR, and ORF for worldwide distribution. The film tells the story of Johann Sebastian Bach’s creation of the Christmas Oratorio in 1734, while navigating tensions with his family and the restrictions imposed by Leipzig’s city council. As Bach strives to secure a prestigious position as court composer, … [Read more...] about OneGate Media picks up new historical family biopic A Christmas Miracle – by Johann Sebastian Bach for global distribution
Global Screen announces sale of premium spy drama Davos 1917 to North America
Leading European distributor Global Screen, a TELEPOOL brand, has sold premium spy drama series Davos 1917 to North America and to an additional free to air broadcaster in Europe, it was announced by Brianne Bonney, Head of TV Sales. Global Series Network picked up the series for its innovative SVOD feed Walter Presents in North America. National broadcaster RTP in Portugal has also acquired the series, as well as Filmin VOD services for Spain and Portugal. These deals are in addition to … [Read more...] about Global Screen announces sale of premium spy drama Davos 1917 to North America
Studio 100 and ORF extends partnership
Munich– Studio 100 Media expands its long-standing and successful partnership with Austrian public broadcaster ORF and has signed an extensive volume deal. ORF acquires exclusive linear TV rights for Austria for Studio 100 Media’s children’s and youth programmes for the next few years. The agreement commences in 2016 and includes three brand new CGI animations or live action series and three upcoming animation feature films as well as three library programmes. The final … [Read more...] about Studio 100 and ORF extends partnership
MIPCOM: ORF breaks new grounds with crime series
Cannes/ Vienna – After successful sales in Europe and Russia, the ORF crime series Fast Forward has now attracted U.S. networks. CBS has commissioned a pilot script. New blue-chip titles from ORF’s renowned nature and wildlife-strand UNIVERSUM have also been picked up by broadcasters around the world: The Empress and the Forest will be aired in France (ARTE), Switzerland (RTS), Germany (BR), Ireland (RTE) and Thailand (TBS). The … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: ORF breaks new grounds with crime series
ORF and CCTV sign co-pro deal
On April 9, Richard Grasl, ORF’s Chief Financial Officer, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Ming LUO, Vice President of CCTV, Beijing, for the exchange of expertise and for the coproduction of new wildlife and nature films together with ORF’s celebrated UNIVERSUM strand. Grasl said, “For more than a quarter of a century UNIVERSUM has set international standards for the highest quality natural history documentaries, and it is especially gratifying to see this recognised … [Read more...] about ORF and CCTV sign co-pro deal
