Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has announced that Ritesh Khosla has been appointed as the new General Counsel, effective September 1, 2024. He succeeds Ashok Nambissan, who is retiring after a distinguished career with the company. Ritesh began his career as a practising lawyer in a law firm before joining SPNI, where he steadily advanced, serving as Deputy General Counsel for the past six years. With over two decades of experience, his expertise includes mergers and acquisitions … [Read more...] about Ritesh Khosla has been appointed as the new General Counsel effective September 1
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Rohde & Schwarz Media highlights modern, secure and configurable software portfolio at IBC2024
Rohde & Schwarz will highlight its modern, cost-effective infrastructure solutions at IBC2024 13 – 16 September. The range of products has been updated using the latest software architectures and techniques to offer highly configurable systems which are stable in operation, secure against cyberthreats, yet also simple to implement and affordable. “Leading broadcasters in Europe and around the world tell us their critical issues are operational efficiencies, interoperability and security,” … [Read more...] about Rohde & Schwarz Media highlights modern, secure and configurable software portfolio at IBC2024
BBC News channel launches on U-NEXT in Japan
Audiences across Japan can now watch the BBC News channel on U-NEXT, the first and only international news brand offered to U-NEXT customers. The channel will be available 24hrs a day in both English and Japanese (via simultaneous translation). BBC News provides accurate, impartial and independent journalism to 414m people globally each week and is the world’s most trusted international news broadcaster. In Japan, the BBC News channel was recently listed in the top 15 news providers with the … [Read more...] about BBC News channel launches on U-NEXT in Japan
WildBrain’s Inspector Gadget makes its CCTV 6 debut in China
WildBrain, a global leader in kids’ and family entertainment, is bringing fan-favourite Inspector Gadget to Chinese audiences with China’s national broadcaster, CCTV 6. Additionally, WildBrain is growing the presence of the beloved bionic detective globally through a wave of new sales in other territories. Wholly owned by WildBrain, the Inspector Gadget IP is one of the most enduring and recognizable entertainment brands, loved by kids and families around the world. CCTV 6 has acquired season … [Read more...] about WildBrain’s Inspector Gadget makes its CCTV 6 debut in China
A Code Red Wakeup: Adventure documentary, The Last Glaciers: Journey to the Extreme, launches with revolutionary global streaming experience
From the Director of “A Plastic Ocean,” Craig Leeson’s new cinematic epic “The Last Glaciers: Journey to the Extreme” is now available globally. It has been released through a revolutionary new streaming experience that promises to be a game-changer for independent content producers and audiences. “The Last Glaciers: Journey to the Extreme” is an adventure film, shot over seven years in 13 countries, that captures the fragility of the natural world, the impact humans have on our life-support … [Read more...] about A Code Red Wakeup: Adventure documentary, The Last Glaciers: Journey to the Extreme, launches with revolutionary global streaming experience
Talpa Studios’ Surprize Fund sold to Spain’s Mediaset
Talpa Studios has announced that its feel-good quiz Surprize Fund has been sold to Mediaset in Spain. The show will be locally titled Todos por ti and will run six episodes. The engaging and heartfelt show, which previously aired in the Netherlands, will be produced by Topanga for the Spanish market. In the show, the main contestant is lured to the studio under false pretenses. Once they arrive, they are surprised by 15 family members and friends who are all there to help them win a … [Read more...] about Talpa Studios’ Surprize Fund sold to Spain’s Mediaset