Award-winning chef, restaurateur and presenter Gordon Ramsay and FOX Entertainment are jointly forming STUDIO RAMSAY GLOBAL, a new production entity co-owned between the two that will develop, produce and distribute culinary and lifestyle programming for FOX, its ad-supported streaming platform, Tubi, and platforms worldwide. In doing so, STUDIO RAMSAY GLOBAL will acquire 100% of Ramsay’s current television business, Studio Ramsay, with FOX funding the purchase. The announcement was made by … [Read more...] about Gordon Ramsay and Fox Entertainment form leading new worldwide production venture Studio Ramsay Global
Platforms
Screen iL selects SeaChange as technology partner to launch streaming platform featuring Israeli TV and film content
A new streaming service, Screen iL, targeting Israeli expatriates and consumers worldwide with an appetite for native Israeli film and TV content, has launched globally online. The service concept was developed by Stream iL Communications, Ltd., a company co-founded by prominent media professionals in the Israeli and global media industry – they are Moshe Edery, chairman; Ben Berner, CEO; and Albertino (Tino) Matalon, CMO/CFO. The new premium streaming service, built for Screen iL by … [Read more...] about Screen iL selects SeaChange as technology partner to launch streaming platform featuring Israeli TV and film content
Banijay Rights strikes multiple global sales for ‘RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service’
Banijay Rights announced the sale of gripping new drama RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service to a raft of broadcasters worldwide. Ahead of the eight-hour drama’s much-anticipated premiere on Channel 7 and 7plus in Australia on Wednesday, 11th August, RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service has been acquired by Channel 4 for More 4 in the UK, PBS in the US, TV4 in Sweden, SBS in Belgium, Talpa in the Netherlands and TVNZ in New Zealand. Produced by Endemol Shine Banks for the Seven Network, RFDS … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights strikes multiple global sales for ‘RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service’
The Q appoints Pankaj Rai as the Head of Ad Sales for North & East regions
The Q, India’s fastest growing Hindi General Entertainment Channel announces the appointment of Pankaj Rai as the Head of Ad Sales for the North and East regions. Based out of The Q’s New Delhi office, Pankaj will report directly to the CEO, Simran Hoon and will be responsible for driving the advertising sales for the channel in the respective regions. A seasoned media professional, Pankaj brings with him over 15 years of expansive industry experience. Prior to joining The Q, Pankaj was … [Read more...] about The Q appoints Pankaj Rai as the Head of Ad Sales for North & East regions
Discovery, Inc. announces leadership changes in Asia Pacific
Discovery, Inc. “Discovery” announced changes to its leadership in the Asia Pacific, including the appointment of Jeeyoung Lee as Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific Content Strategy and General Manager, Japan and South Korea. Lee, based in Seoul, will join the business on 17 August and report to the company’s Chief Transformation Officer and President, Asia Pacific, Simon Robinson. Lee will lead Content Strategy for the Asia Pacific to support the development and success of the region’s … [Read more...] about Discovery, Inc. announces leadership changes in Asia Pacific
Nickelodeon celebrates Friendship Day with #ToastYourDost
With Friendship Day just around the corner, Nickelodeon, India’s pioneering kids’ entertainment brand and an undisputed category leader entertaining millions of young fans across India have bigger celebration plans with its latest initiative #ToastYourDost. Represented by Nick toons, #ToastYourDost will give its young viewers a chance to celebrate the entire month of August as a massive ode to friendship with banter between friends, pranks, and a whole lot of fun. Kick-starting the month-long … [Read more...] about Nickelodeon celebrates Friendship Day with #ToastYourDost