Pukeko Pictures announced the appointment of Lisa Chatfield as Head of Scripted Development, strengthening its content creation team. Starting April, Chatfield will work closely with Martin Baynton, Chief Creative Officer and Angela Littlejohn, Head of Production, on the company’s development slate as well as television shows in production. Previously Head of Development and Production at the New Zealand Film Commission, Chatfield joins Pukeko with a 25-year career in both television and … [Read more...] about New head at Pukeko Pictures
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Star Media powers with Brightcove
Malaysia- Brightcove Inc. announced that Star Media Group (SMG) has selected Brightcove to power its new online video news channel, TheStarTV.com. By leveraging Brightcove Video Cloud, SMG will be able to capitalise on the exponential demand for video content across the web and mobile for Malaysia’s 20 million active internet users and monetise its content to create new revenue streams. TheStarTV.com is using Video Cloud to insert pre-roll and mid-roll advertisements, including plug-ins to … [Read more...] about Star Media powers with Brightcove
Discovery’s new VP in Asia-Pacific
London/Singapore/Tokyo– Discovery Communications has named Atsushi Saito as Vice President, Advertiser Partnerships for Eurosport in Asia-Pacific, effective 14 March. The announcement was made by Jonathan Davies, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Advertiser Partnerships, to whom Saito will report. In his new role, Saito is tasked to maximise Eurosport’s ad sales efforts in Asia-Pacific by providing innovative and bespoke solutions for clients and developing … [Read more...] about Discovery’s new VP in Asia-Pacific
Inmarsat delivers Fleet Xpress
Inmarsat together with Global Marine Networks and Network Innovations announced the successful trial and subsequent commercial order of Fleet Xpress in Antarctic waters. Fleet Xpress, the hybrid Ka and L-band service using Inmarsat’s Global Xpress network, delivers the world’s first globally available high-speed broadband service from a single network operator. The trial was successfully conducted on board the 1992 built ice class Ocean Nova, owned by Nova Cruising Ltd and operated … [Read more...] about Inmarsat delivers Fleet Xpress
Cuatro inks with Armoza
Cuatro has been commissioned a first season of Armoza Format’s celebrity interview show, How To Be. Locally named Feis tu Feis (Face to Face) the factual entertainment format will be produced by 100 Balas and hosted by Spanish actor and comedian Joaquin Reyes. Additionally in Germany, a 3rd season of the format has now been commissioned and is slated to air this summer. How To Be is a fresh take on the typical celebrity interview shows. With … [Read more...] about Cuatro inks with Armoza
SIC strengthens with Prime
Portuguese network SIC inked the fourth deal with Prime Entertainment Group, establishing a strong relationship between the two. SIC has acquired a 34-hours package deal, including The Brothers Warner, The True Story of Angelina Jolie, The Secret Album of Clint Eastwood and The True Story of Madonna. SIC has previously acquired Hollywood Singing & Dancing, Fitness First Class and Ultimate Countdown. … [Read more...] about SIC strengthens with Prime