The Coalition Against Piracy’s (CAP’s) most recent YouGov consumer surveys show that while piracy continues to be a major concern around the Asia Pacific region, particularly in Vietnam, Malaysia and the Philippines where 61% of consumers admit to accessing pirate services in each country, site blocking, and in particular government regulatory blocking, is having a noticeable effect in stopping consumers accessing pirated content online. Countries around the region that implement site blocking … [Read more...] about CAP consumer survey shows the benefits of site blocking
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Ateme deploys complete 4K UHD live streaming platform with Dolby Audio for Mola TV
Ateme, the leader in video delivery solutions for broadcast, cable TV, DTH, IPTV and OTT, announces it has enabled 4K UHD live streaming with Dolby Audio™ for Mola TV, the Indonesian subscription video-on-demand and over-the-top streaming service. In the very first deployment of its type, English Premier League (EPL) soccer matches with high-quality video and audio are now available to viewers in Indonesia. Mola TV opted for Ateme due to the organization’s complete streaming solution … [Read more...] about Ateme deploys complete 4K UHD live streaming platform with Dolby Audio for Mola TV
StarHub first in Southeast Asia to spark customers’ interest with Curiosity Stream
Etching a market-leading deal today, StarHub took its place as the first entertainment service provider in Southeast Asia to offer its customers access to Curiosity’s streaming service, Curiosity Stream. Featuring thousands of original and curated documentaries appealing to nature lovers, history buffs, and tech enthusiasts alike, Curiosity Stream will be made available to all customers with an Entertainment+ Pass at no extra cost (Usual price: US$9.99 or S$13.58 per month), in glorious 4K UHD. … [Read more...] about StarHub first in Southeast Asia to spark customers’ interest with Curiosity Stream
Bavaria Fiction Documentaries: Emanuel Rotstein appointed to head up new production unit
In addition to its core business of fictional production, Bavaria Fiction is now also active in the field of documentaries. Following his appointment on 15 March 2022, Emanuel Rotstein, Head of Documentaries, is responsible for setting up the non-fiction production unit at Bavaria Fiction and is in the process of putting together a development team. Emanuel Rotstein will report to Marcus Ammon, Managing Director Content. Marcus Ammon, Managing Director Content, Bavaria Fiction: “The demand for … [Read more...] about Bavaria Fiction Documentaries: Emanuel Rotstein appointed to head up new production unit
Gaumont acquires adaptation rights for ‘About Anthony’, a new series from ComediHa!, in collaboration with Quebecor Content
Although the first scenes have yet to be shot in Quebec, About Anthony is already attracting international interest—starting in France. French production and distribution giant Gaumont has acquired the format for the series About Anthony, a comedy-drama written by Cathleen Rouleau, scripted by Benoît Pelletier and currently being developed by ComediHa! in collaboration with Quebecor Content. The original Quebec version of About Anthony will be directed by Podz(Lupin, Vikings, Cardinal, Mafia … [Read more...] about Gaumont acquires adaptation rights for ‘About Anthony’, a new series from ComediHa!, in collaboration with Quebecor Content
Blue Ant International signs global distribution deal for Stamp Productions’ film ‘Silver Spitfire: The Longest Flight’
Stamp Productions today announces that its documentary film Silver Spitfire: The Longest Flight has been signed for global distribution by Blue Ant International and will be premiering at the Manchester Film Festival on Sunday 20th March 2022. Silver Spitfire: The Longest Flight is a feature-length documentary following a British expeditionary team’s attempt at the world’s first circumnavigation of the Earth in an 80-year-old Spitfire fighter plane. A feat many considered impossible and highly … [Read more...] about Blue Ant International signs global distribution deal for Stamp Productions’ film ‘Silver Spitfire: The Longest Flight’