Independent content creation, distribution and licensing company Epic Story Media Inc. (ESM) has appointed Steve Couture as Co-CEO of the company, effective immediately. Couture has worked closely with Ken Faier, El Presidente and CEO of Epic Story Media, since the company’s inception and has played a key role in its growth and development. As Co-CEOs, Steve and Ken will aim to strengthen collaboration between the Anglophone and Francophone sectors of Canada, particularly in the field of … [Read more...] about Epic Story Media appoints Steve Couture as Co-CEO
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DCD Rights acquires new music title for MIPCOM and makes multiple music sales ahead of the market
Leading UK-based distributor DCD Rights has acquired new music title Life in Six Strings with Kylie Olsson which will launch at MIPCOM. The funny and insightful 8 x 30’ series, produced by LISS Films, sees TV host and music Journalist, Kylie Olsson, take viewers into the homes and sanctuaries of some of the world’s most iconic guitarists including Motley Crue’s Mick Mars, Def Leppard’s Phil Collen and Nuno Bettencourt from Extreme. Kylie Olsson has interviewed many of the world’s bands. … [Read more...] about DCD Rights acquires new music title for MIPCOM and makes multiple music sales ahead of the market
The Media Pioneers secures global sales for Korean Anime Codename X
UK-based kids’ content and feature film distributor, The Media Pioneers (TMP) has acquired the global distribution rights excluding Singapore, Great China and Korea for the action, adventure comedy Codename X (26 x 13’), adding the first anime show in its growing catalogue and securing several international deals. The company has sold Codename X to broadcasters and streaming platforms including Junior Channel in Israel, MBC in MENA, SVOD language learning platform Lingopie for Europe and Ceska … [Read more...] about The Media Pioneers secures global sales for Korean Anime Codename X
South Korea’s Something Special Announces 5 New Formats for MIPCOM
Jin Woo Hwang, President of Korea’s Something Special, Seoul-based #1 independent* international Format agency announced their new slate for MIPCOM with five hot new formats, Unforgettable Duet - a heartfelt series about the power of music, family, and memories; reality game show Penthouse Game; celebrity comedian travel show Hit-and-Miss Tour; Korea’s #1 rating dating Reality show I am Single; and the company’s first scripted drama format, Who is She! They are also highlighting fan favorite … [Read more...] about South Korea’s Something Special Announces 5 New Formats for MIPCOM
NAGRAVISION, Samsung, and DishTV India Revolutionize Subscriber Access to Satellite Content with TVKey Cloud
NAGRAVISION, the media and entertainment technology division of the Kudelski Group, has announced it is expanding its collaboration with DishTV India Limited (DishTV), a leading content distribution company with presence in direct-to-home (DTH) television and OTT platforms, to launch an innovative Direct-to-TV service using TVKey Cloud by NAGRAVISION and Samsung. This collaboration marks a significant milestone as DishTV becomes the first DTH operator in India to offer secure content on Samsung … [Read more...] about NAGRAVISION, Samsung, and DishTV India Revolutionize Subscriber Access to Satellite Content with TVKey Cloud
CJ ENM to Maximize Cross-Platform Synergy and Keep Annual Investment for Content at 1 Trillion Won
Leading entertainment company CJ ENM has revealed its blueprint to spearhead the K-content ecosystem by maintaining its content investment scale at the highest level in Korea and extending its content IP competitiveness to cross-platform synergy. At the CJ Movie Forum held on site of the 29th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), CJ ENM shared its aspiration to lead the K-content industry. Through retaining its annual investment for content at 1 trillion Won, the highest in Korea, and … [Read more...] about CJ ENM to Maximize Cross-Platform Synergy and Keep Annual Investment for Content at 1 Trillion Won
