Paris / Rome– The first quarter-final of the UEFA EURO 2016 marked the kick-off of seven matches that Rai, Italy’s national public broadcaster, and Eutelsat (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) are offering Italian TV homes. The initiative with Eutelsat marks Rai’s most ambitious foray into Ultra HD that represents the next big leap forward in broadcasting. Images of the match were filmed by 14 Ultra HD cameras located by UEFA at the Vélodrome Stadium in Marseilles and sent to the International … [Read more...] about UEFA EURO 2016 in Ultra HD
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GRB’s multiple deals
Sherman Oaks, CA- GRB Entertainment announced deals with MediaSet and RAI in Italy and with Discovery for several of its European channels. MediaSet Italy acquired paranormal series When Ghosts Attack, as well as Angels Among Us; while RAI Italy took disastertainment doc Expeditions to the Edge. Discovery Italy took Confessions: Animal Hoarding, originally produced for Animal Planet, as well as Season 1 of transactional docu-series Auction Kings for their channels in France, Benelux, Italy, and … [Read more...] about GRB’s multiple deals
Rai team up with Eutelsat
Paris / Rome- Rai and Eutelsat are teaming up to deliver unprecedented live coverage of premium sport in Ultra HD. Following an agreement between the two companies, seven matches of the Euro 2016 championship will be offered to Italian TV homes receiving Tivùsat, the free-to-view platform distributed by satellite from Eutelsat’s HOT BIRD video neighbourhood. The initiative with Eutelsat marks Rai’s most ambitious foray into Ultra HD that represents the next big leap forward in broadcasting. … [Read more...] about Rai team up with Eutelsat
“Chaplin & Co.” gains distribution in over 100 territories
Paris – The charm and multi-generational appeal of Charlie Chaplin continues to resonate with broadcasters and their viewers the world over as PGS Entertainment chalks up more licensing deals for the animated series Chaplin & Co. Produced by Method Animation, and commissioned by France Televisions and Rai Fiction, the series is now airing in 100+ territories. Broadcasters that have recently acquired Chaplin & Co. (104 x 6’ or 26 x 26’) include RAI in Italy, RTVE in … [Read more...] about “Chaplin & Co.” gains distribution in over 100 territories
Deals for all3media’s “​Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries”
Australian drama detective series Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, featuring the talents of Essie Davies in the eponymous role, will be playing in further territories and has deepened its hold in key markets, courtesy of investor and distributor, all3media international. Previously announced deals for Series 1 included those to Alibi in the UK as well as Netflix and Acorn for USA, Canal Plus Poland, DR Denmark, Globosat, Knowledge Canada, Kanal 5 Sweden, HRT Croatia and … [Read more...] about Deals for all3media’s “​Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries”
RAI launches new Italian channel ‘Yes Italia’ on AsiaSat 5
Hong Kong - NewCo Rai International has launched a new Italian language channel, Yes Italia to Asia. This new 24-hour channel is available free to air on AsiaSat 5, offering a variety of content on Italy’s artistic, cultural and environmental heritage to television viewers across the Asia Pacific region. Yes Italia is developed and distributed by NewCo Rai International, a subsidiary of Italian public broadcaster Rai. The channel serves to promote Italy's unique history, tradition and the … [Read more...] about RAI launches new Italian channel ‘Yes Italia’ on AsiaSat 5
