Leading kids’ entertainment specialist CAKE has announced a number of deals for its hit kids’ series with broadcasters in Asia. Deals finalised by CAKE’s Director of Sales Julien Farçat include partnering in China with SVOD platform Hunan Mango TV on the second series of Mush-Mush & The Mushables and the longform series and shorts of Lucas The Spider with Uyoung. In Thailand, True Corp picked up over 275 episodes of content including school-based drama Dodo, surreal sci-fi comedy … [Read more...] about CAKE sells over 750 episodes in Asia
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Sony Pictures Networks India appoints Sibaji Biswas as its Chief Financial Officer
Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has announced the appointment of Sibaji Biswas as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective the first week of January 2025. In this role, Sibaji will lead SPNI’s financial strategy, planning and corporate finance, to enhance operational efficiency and growth across the company’s multi-channel and digital platforms. With over two decades of financial leadership and expertise in strategic transformation, Sibaji has a proven record of delivering growth … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Networks India appoints Sibaji Biswas as its Chief Financial Officer
SPNI announces leadership transition in its kids and animation portfolio
Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) announces a significant leadership transition within its Kids and Animation portfolio. Leena Lele Dutta, who has spearheaded the portfolio—including the kids' linear channel Sony YAY! — since its launch in 2017, will step down as Business Head towards the end of this fiscal year. Under her stewardship, Sony YAY! has become a leading destination for children's entertainment, celebrated for its engaging animated series, original content, and expansion into … [Read more...] about SPNI announces leadership transition in its kids and animation portfolio
Sony launches first-ever Digital Imaging Scene Tradeshow
On Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 of September at the White Bay Power Station in Rozelle, Sydney, Sony will host the first-ever Scene Tradeshow focusing on its digital imaging products and technology. The one-of-a-kind event will feature a lineup of guest speakers, product showcases and a touch-and-try environment, offering an immersive experience for all attendees. The Scene Tradeshow is an expo-style event open to the public, suitable for all general camera hobbyists and enthusiasts, students, … [Read more...] about Sony launches first-ever Digital Imaging Scene Tradeshow
Nine Network chooses Sony cameras for Remote Operated Studio
The Nine Network has completed its purchase, installation and roll out of Sony ILME-FR7 PTZ cameras into its remote operated studio in Canberra. The new remote broadcast news studio is particularly unique due to its use of the Sony large sensor PTZ cameras, not traditionally used in studio television. Nine Chief Technology Officer Broadcast Operations David Bowers explained, “This new studio is particularly effective for us as, by using the Sony FR7 cameras, we can remotely control all of the … [Read more...] about Nine Network chooses Sony cameras for Remote Operated Studio
NEP Group chooses Sony NXL-ME80 Media Edge Processors
NEP Group, the leading media services provider for sports and entertainment worldwide, has acquired multiple Sony NXL-ME80 media edge processors, the first product to include Sony’s new HEVC Ultra Low Latency encoding technology. This technology combines a high compression ratio, very low latency and the maintenance of the highest picture quality for remote and distributed live productions. NEP New Zealand Technology Manager Sam Scally explained, “The NXL-ME80 media edge processors are … [Read more...] about NEP Group chooses Sony NXL-ME80 Media Edge Processors
