MUMBAI – GoQuest Media Ventures, independent global distributor of Indian content, has launched its digital studios unit. Operations have kick-started with a development and distribution deal with Volkswagen, one of the most iconic global automobile brands. For the past 8 years, the German multi-national has successfully organised the annual one-of-its-kind premium one-make car championship series across India. Volkswagen began the championship with the Polo Cup in 2010 after going … [Read more...] about GoQuest journeys with Volkswagen as studio partner
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Joakim Andersson steps down from MTG’s Board of Directors
STOCKHOLM – Following investment company Kinnevik’s decision to distribute all its shares in digital entertainment company Modern Times Group (MTG) to its shareholders, Joakim Andersson has resigned from the MTG Board of Directors. Joakim Andersson is Chief Financial Officer of Kinnevik, which is MTG’s largest shareholder. Andersson was appointed to the MTG Board of Directors in 2015. He was also a member of MTG’s Audit Committee and Chairman of MTG’s Remuneration … [Read more...] about Joakim Andersson steps down from MTG’s Board of Directors
Inaugural International Children VR Film Fest to launch in Hong Kong
HONG KONG – This year, Animation-Comic-Game (ACGHK) is collaborating with VR Educate to launch the 1st International Children VR Film Fest at the Hong Kong Convention Centre. From 27 to 31 July, VR short films from 9 countries and territories including China, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, Germany, Russia, Spain, USA and Australia will be screened. The best of award-winning VR short films include USA’s Baobab Studio’s 2017 Daytime Emmy Award winner Invasion!, Taiwan’s Studio … [Read more...] about Inaugural International Children VR Film Fest to launch in Hong Kong
Vitec recruits Tom Pavicic as Regional Sales Manager
LONDON — The Vitec Group has announced the appointment of Tom Pavicic to its Production Solutions division as regional sales manager, Australia and New Zealand. Based in Sydney, Pavicic will apply the experience and skills developed over his 30-year career to build and manage strategic channel partnerships and further develop the sales organization in the region. "The ANZ region has tremendous growth potential for The Vitec Group, and it's essential that we position our company to … [Read more...] about Vitec recruits Tom Pavicic as Regional Sales Manager
Zodiak Kids joins forces with Icelandic brand Tulipop
LONDON – Banijay Group’s Zodiak Kids has entered a co-development and co-production deal with leading Icelandic lifestyle brand Tulipop for an animated children’s television series based on the characters and landscapes of the Tulipop brand. Founded in 2010 by celebrated Icelandic illustrator Signy Kolbeinsdottir and marketing expert Helga Arnadottir, the absurd and surprising island of Tulipop is drawn from an eclectic Icelandic heritage with ideas inspired by ancient … [Read more...] about Zodiak Kids joins forces with Icelandic brand Tulipop
HBO receives 108 Primetime Emmy nominations
NEW YORK– HBO has received 108 Primetime Emmy nominations for the upcoming 70th Primetime Emmy Awards, which were announced recently in Los Angeles. Game of Thrones received 22 nominations, the most of any program, while Westworld received 21 nominations, Barry received 13 nominations and Silicon Valley received 7 nominations. Viewers can catch up on HBO’s Emmy-nominated programs streaming on HBO GO and HBO On Demand. HBO’s Emmy nominations this year … [Read more...] about HBO receives 108 Primetime Emmy nominations