The heart-breaking, real-life story of a mother’s love, courage and determination to change the Double Jeopardy Law, and see her daughter’s murderer brought to justice, is to be dramatised by ITV starring Sheridan Smith as the woman who took on the Criminal Justice System. Written by screenwriter Jamie Crichton (All Creatures Great and Small, The Last Kingdom, Grantchester) the series recounts how tenacious mother of three, Ann Ming, battled for 15 years so that her daughter’s murderer could … [Read more...] about ITV and Hera Pictures announce I Fought The Law starring Sheridan Smith
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Hiltron Introduces Field-Upgradable Motorisation Kit for CPI 2385 Satcom Antenna
Hiltron Communications announces an addition to its range of satellite communication products and systems: a field-upgradable motorisation kit specifically designed for existing fixed installations of CPI 2385 Series 3.8 metre Rx/Tx antennas in current deployment for tracking applications, or for new installations requiring tracking functionality. A new addition to Hiltron’s HMAM product family, the motorisation kit enables significant cost savings compared to new installations. It offers a … [Read more...] about Hiltron Introduces Field-Upgradable Motorisation Kit for CPI 2385 Satcom Antenna
Agile Content appoints Koldo Unanue as new CEO to boost the TV Platform business
Agile Content, the leader in the development of technology and solutions for the provision of television services over the Internet, announces Koldo Unanue as its new CEO. The appointment was announced alongside Agile’s financial results, following IFRS standards. The company reached €102.6 million in revenue at the end of the 2023 financial year, which is €1.1 million above the previous year, and this appointment will be vital to a new stage of growth opportunities. Unanue, a … [Read more...] about Agile Content appoints Koldo Unanue as new CEO to boost the TV Platform business
Alef UK opens in London with writer/director Gilles Bannier appointed as Creative Director
A brand new independent production company with a focus on premium scripted content has opened in London. Alef UK, headed by leading writer/director Gilles Bannier (Blue Lights, Trigger Point) as Creative Director, is set to develop, create and produce high-end scripted programming for global platforms and broadcasters. A stand-alone subsidiary of Paris-based, award-winning production house Alef One, led by Nora Melhli (The Tunnel, Carlos Ghosn: The Last Flight), Alef UK will build its own … [Read more...] about Alef UK opens in London with writer/director Gilles Bannier appointed as Creative Director
Warner Chappell’s Helen Wiltshire joins Film & TV music licensing platform SphereTrax
SphereTrax, the music licensing and sync gallery, today announces the appointment of Helen Wiltshire as Head of Sync, Sales and Marketing. Wiltshire joins from her role as International Sync Manager at music giant Warner Chappell, the publishing subsidiary of Warner Music Group. Wiltshire brings with her 15 years of experience in the music industry working across catalogues and major deals with headline artists from the likes of Stormzy, Raye, Radiohead, David Bowie, The Prodigy, Skepta, The … [Read more...] about Warner Chappell’s Helen Wiltshire joins Film & TV music licensing platform SphereTrax
Dejero Smart Blending Technology opens new opportunities for UK live events broadcast company
Hybrid, virtual and physical end-to-end event broadcast and production specialists, Stream7, is leveraging the reliable connectivity of Dejero GateWay M6E6 network aggregation devices to create its own temporary internet at diverse facilities and venues for live events production and broadcasting. “Because of data security, we’re often presented with restrictions when it comes to accessing the local network infrastructure behind corporate HQ or government building firewalls,” explains Darren … [Read more...] about Dejero Smart Blending Technology opens new opportunities for UK live events broadcast company