The first live 4K over the air transmission in Brazil will happen in the final match of the FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014. Globo will hold 4K ultra-high definition demonstrations of three matches of the tournament, in partnership with Sony. Among them are one match from the round of 16 (June 28), one quarter-final (July 4) and the final match of the World Cup (July 13), at the Estadio Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro. The matches will be broadcasted to optimised Sony TVs for this transmission, … [Read more...] about Globo to broadcast FIFA World Cup matches in 4K
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Lifetime to be launched in Latin America and Brazil
New York and Miami – A+E Networks Latin America, a joint venture between A+E Networks and Ole Communications, and Sony Pictures Television announced on April 23 that they will launch Lifetime in Latin America and Brazil. The channel will debut in July 2014. The announcement was made by Eduardo (Eddy) Ruiz, President and General Manager of A+E Networks Latin America, who will serve as General Manager for the new channel. “I couldn't be prouder of heading up this new joint venture … [Read more...] about Lifetime to be launched in Latin America and Brazil
RTL CBS to air “House of Cards” exclusively in Southeast Asia
Singapore – RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network announced a deal with Sony Pictures Television that will bring the Emmy award-winning series House of Cards to Southeast Asia on April 7. The series, which is produced by Media Rights Capital, premiered in the U.S. on streaming service Netflix, and stars Academy Award-winner Kevin Spacey and Golden Globe-winner Robin Wright. House of Cards will premiere in May first and exclusive on the RTL CBS Entertainment channel. “We’re … [Read more...] about RTL CBS to air “House of Cards” exclusively in Southeast Asia
Sony Pictures Animation unveils updated production slate
Culver City, California – Sony Pictures Animation has given an update on their line-up of upcoming projects — which includes the animated motion picture debut of a classic comic strip figure, an original tale from one of the form's most multi-faceted filmmakers, as well as the continued expansion of two of the studio's most popular worlds. Bob Osher, President of Sony Pictures Digital Productions, stated: "I am really excited by the variety of our upcoming projects as well as the … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Animation unveils updated production slate
MIPTV: 4K spotlight announced
Paris – MIPTV organiser Reed MIDEM has confirmed a stellar line-up of producers and broadcasters to participate in the 4K spotlight programme at MIPTV 2014, taking place in Cannes on April 7-10. Over the last 12 months, sales of 4K sets have grown significantly. NPD DisplaySearch, in its February 2014 analysis, says 30 million screens will be sold this year. Another expert study (GfK) says that large-panel Ultra-HD sales will continue trending up as broadcasters start to create … [Read more...] about MIPTV: 4K spotlight announced
Sony SmartWatch 2 will receive Euronews alerts
Just days ahead of the Mobile World Congress, Euronews has launched the world’s first news service for Sony SmartWatch 2. Euronews is the first news source to be launched worldwide that supports Sony SmartWatch2. Michael Peters, CEO of Euronews, said: "Innovation is at the heart of the strategy of Euronews, as a global media group offering the right content, to the right place, at the right time. I'm convinced this is the "smart" way to expand both our reach and our awareness worldwide in … [Read more...] about Sony SmartWatch 2 will receive Euronews alerts