ROCK Action and Global Trekker, channels owned and operated by Rock Entertainment Holdings, launched on the basic cable tier across all the major operators in Taiwan earlier this month. While both channels were previously offered only in premium cable packages in the market, now ROCK Action and Global Trekker are available to more than 6 million homes in Taiwan each as part of the basic cable service. The two channels successfully launched on major cable operators including KBRO, CNS, TBC, and … [Read more...] about ROCK Action and Global Trekker Launch across Basic Cable in Taiwan
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Nelvana and Toikido official greenlight 2D animated children’s series Piñata Smashlings™ based on the hit Roblox gaming IP
Nelvana, a world-leading international producer, distributor, and licensor of children’s animated and live action content, and Toikido, an innovative London based entertainment company specializing in digital design and toys, announce the highly anticipated greenlight of Piñata Smashlings™, a new 2D animated children’s series (26x11). The series is available for international sale and already has confirmed placement with YTV in Canada. This comedic adventure, tailored for kids age six to nine, … [Read more...] about Nelvana and Toikido official greenlight 2D animated children’s series Piñata Smashlings™ based on the hit Roblox gaming IP
Amuse Animation moves definitively into Linear Broadcasting
Amuse Animation, a pioneering digital-first animation studio, has sold a slew of its animation series to TV Azteca and Guest Choice for Latin America, RTVC in the Canaries, and MBC for the Middle East and North Africa. The deals signal Amuse’s definitive move into distributing content starring the studio’s animated preschool heroes to mainstream broadcast channels. Top Mexican network TV Azteca acquired the rights for Mexico, Honduras and Guatemala to six of Amuses’ flagship shows, Shark … [Read more...] about Amuse Animation moves definitively into Linear Broadcasting
Siddharth Kumar Tewary’s Swastik Productions strengthens leadership, appoints Manish Agarvwal as Head of Digital, Marcom & Special Projects
Swastik Productions, India's largest and most versatile production house which has created stellar television series and digital content over the last 17 years, announces the appointment of Manish Agarvwal as the Head of Digital, Marcom and Special Projects. Manish’s appointment reflects Swastik’s focused strategy in expanding its revenue and audience engagement. Manish brings valuable experience from his previous roles with a strong focus on digital revenue generation. In his role as … [Read more...] about Siddharth Kumar Tewary’s Swastik Productions strengthens leadership, appoints Manish Agarvwal as Head of Digital, Marcom & Special Projects
TAG Video Systems Technology Adopted by Amagi for Enhanced Quality of Service
TAG Video Systems, the global leader in software-based IP monitoring and visualization solutions, has announced a partnership with Amagi, an international leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV. The partnership will see Amagi add TAG’s product platform to its suite of cloud SaaS offerings bringing world-leading monitoring capabilities to content owners publishing on FAST channels as well as to those deploying on Broadcast platforms. The arrangement reflects … [Read more...] about TAG Video Systems Technology Adopted by Amagi for Enhanced Quality of Service
Susan Marjetti announces retirement, Brodie Fenlon to lead CBC News as General Manager and Editor-in-Chief
After almost 45 years in the media business including 35 years at CBC, Susan Marjetti has announced that she is retiring from her role as General Manager of CBC News. As of today, Brodie Fenlon will lead CBC News, assuming the role of General Manager and Editor in Chief. Fenlon has been with CBC News since 2013, and has served as Editor in Chief and Executive Director of Programs and Standards since 2020. “I offer my deep gratitude to Susan for the leadership she has shown, her unwavering … [Read more...] about Susan Marjetti announces retirement, Brodie Fenlon to lead CBC News as General Manager and Editor-in-Chief