Electric Sheep, an AI tech startup in visual effects (VFX), is thrilled to announce the close of an oversubscribed pre-seed funding round of half a million dollars. The round was filled by AI focused VCs, led by Dasein Capital (US), and backed by Spatial Capital (US) and Look AI Ventures (Czech Republic). Electric Sheep is pioneering a solution to automate flawless background removal for TV and film. This process, known as rotoscoping, is essential before adding special effects. Currently, the … [Read more...] about Electric Sheep secures pre-seed funding to replace green screens with AI
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Bundesliga International and Sony Pictures Networks India extend partnership
Bundesliga International has agreed to a three-year deal with Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) for the exclusive media rights to broadcast Bundesliga matches in India and the subcontinent, which includes Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and the Maldives. Indian football fans can continue to catch live action from the Bundesliga on Sony Sports Network and their on-demand OTT platform, SonyLIV. The deal, which runs until the end of the 2025-26 season, ensures that SPN … [Read more...] about Bundesliga International and Sony Pictures Networks India extend partnership
Astus Group enters India and announces Sparsh Ganguli as India Head
Astus Group, a global media trading company, is delighted to announce the official launch of its independent office in India. It will be spearheaded by Sparsh Ganguli, who joins as India Head. Sparsh has over 25 years’ experience working for agencies and media houses including Star, Sony, BAG Films, and has been instrumental in creating the partnerships required for launch. His expertise in the Indian advertising ecosystem and launching media trading companies in India will help Astus … [Read more...] about Astus Group enters India and announces Sparsh Ganguli as India Head
The Forge’s acclaimed drama Dark Money travels to India with Applause and Sony
Leading independent distributor All3Media International has announced a new scripted format deal, for the Indian adaptation of multi-award winning The Forge’s Dark Money. Premiering in India under the title Kafas, the six part multi-award-winning series is produced by Applause Entertainment in association with Madiba Entertainment and is streaming now exclusively on Sony LIV. Originally produced for BBC One by the multi-award-winning producer The Forge, behind National … [Read more...] about The Forge’s acclaimed drama Dark Money travels to India with Applause and Sony
Anish Mehta steps down as CEO of Indian animation studio, Cosmos-Maya
Following a ten-year stint building Cosmos-Maya, India’s most successful animation studio, from a 30-member team to a 1200+ strong animation powerhouse, Anish Mehta has decided to move on from his role as CEO. Under Anish’s leadership, the studio has grown multifold owing to his strong ability to maintain a balance between business and creativity. As CEO and minority shareholder of Cosmos-Maya since 2012, he is credited with achieving a number of milestones not only for the studio but also for … [Read more...] about Anish Mehta steps down as CEO of Indian animation studio, Cosmos-Maya
HBO, Sony veteran Beatriz Pineda joins SSIMWAVE as Product Strategy head
Beatriz Pineda, a leading digital media supply chain expert with HBO and Sony, will help accelerate the development and availability of tools that objectively define video quality as Senior Director, Product Strategy at SSIMWAVE®. Pineda will bring market insights honed during nearly two decades in the production, distribution and equipment sectors to her new role, which will involve ensuring the closest possible alignment between SSIMWAVE’s Video Quality Automation products and the needs of … [Read more...] about HBO, Sony veteran Beatriz Pineda joins SSIMWAVE as Product Strategy head