Bermuda- ABS and Bluesky Pacific Group have signed a multi-transponder contract on ABS-6. The multi-year capacity deal will offer expanded satellite connectivity services across the Samoan islands and the Pacific. Under the agreement, Bluesky will use the On C-band (OCB) platform for internet, telephony and video content deliver services to Samoa and American Samoa. This enables Bluesky to readily extend current high speed internet connectivity to meet increasing customer demands as required. … [Read more...] about ABS partners Bluesky, enhances connectivity
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Airbus and OneWeb joint venture
Airbus Defence and Space and OneWeb announced the creation of OneWeb Satellites. The new joint venture will be equally owned by Airbus and OneWeb. Led by Brian Holz as CEO, OneWeb Satellites will design and build the 900 satelites of the OneWeb constellation, offering high-speed internet with global coverage. The company will also be able to build satellites, platforms and equipment to be marketed by Airbus Defence and Space to other operators of future constellations. OneWeb Satellites will … [Read more...] about Airbus and OneWeb joint venture
CNN Politics package
CNN International will offer a comprehensive CNN Politics package to international TV and digital publishers, enhancing their coverage of the U.S. Presidential Elections. Through CNN International Commercial, publishers around the world can access exclusive CNN content and reporting about the race for the White House, taking in all of the major events, debates and news stories, including: Daily video packages from CNN’S Ryan Nobles and team on the political news of the day Text and … [Read more...] about CNN Politics package
Legends triumphs on Warner TV
Hong Kong– The premiere of DC’s Legends of Tomorrow on Warner TV saw the series ranked No. 1 in its timeslot. In Singapore, the show generated a 78% share among the 13 English Entertainment Channels for the Cable 20-44 demographic and led the nearest competitive channel by more than four times. In the Philippines, it was Warner TV’s No. 1 transmission for 2016 YTD in the key 20-44 demo. Its encore airing on Saturday night primetime was the No. 1 transmission across English … [Read more...] about Legends triumphs on Warner TV
Endemol acquires Electric Robin and OP Talent
Endemol Shine UK announced that it has acquired Electric Robin and OP Talent in separate deals. Founded by directors Kevin Batchelor and Ross Brandon, Electric Robin is a boutique creative production house specialising in short form and branded content. Etablished in 2012 by Liam Chivers, OP Talent is home to 11 of the UK’s top online influencers. These include the KSI and Legends of Gaming host Ali-A and YouTube prankster Comedy Shorts Gamer. Both companies will operate independently … [Read more...] about Endemol acquires Electric Robin and OP Talent
Scripps greenlights LATAM series
New York– Scripps Networks Interactive announced its first pan-regional original commission for Latin America, Destino Con Sabor (16x30’). Hosted by Venezuelan chef Grace Ramirez, Destino Con Sabor will explore the food, cultural traditions and heritage across Latin America. Production on Destino con Sabor has now wrapped; filming took place in key locations across Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. The series is due to premiere on Food Network across the region in spring 2016. … [Read more...] about Scripps greenlights LATAM series