Paris, Miami, Singapore- Globo has deployed ATEME’s innovative TITAN stream processing system to power 4K content on its new OTT multi-screen services. The newly launched Globo Play services are available on smart TVs, PCs, smartphones and tablets. The first TV shows to benefit from this UHD resolution will be mini-series Dupla identidade, followed by Ligacões perigosas which will air in January 2016. The TITAN solution delivers the highest video quality at minimum bitrates for … [Read more...] about Globo 4K on OTT
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A+E Asian premiere
A+E Networks will present a new cooking competition series featuring pint-sized prodigies taking on culinary veterans. Following its successful U.S. debut and launch in other world markets, Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown will premiere in Asia on 26 January on Lifetime. Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown pits some of America’s most talented young chefs against professionally-trained adult chefs. The 13-episode series is hosted by chef and television personality, Adam Gertler. … [Read more...] about A+E Asian premiere
Bomanbridge, Fox India deals
Miami (NATPE) – Bomanbridge Media announced a deal with Fox India Traveler Channel for season 4, as well as the renewal of season 1 of travel show, Latin Angels. Part of Cisneros Media Distribution’s internationally acclaimed catalogue of television programming, the series follows top Latin American models as they do photo shoots around the world. … [Read more...] about Bomanbridge, Fox India deals
Inmarsat expands Singapore presence
Inmarsat has opened its new Singapore office, the largest of its facilities in the Asia-Pacific region. The new office sees the company’s regional hub providing a new solutions lab, demonstration capabilities, training rooms, a knowledge centre and support centre, in addition to enhanced production and storage facilities. Coinciding with the opening of the new office, Inmarsat announced that it has signed an agreement with local partner SingTel for the provision of Inmarsat’s L-TAC … [Read more...] about Inmarsat expands Singapore presence
STUDIOCANAL sells to LATAM
London, England/Munich, Germany– Spotless has been acquired by DIRECTV Latin America, in a deal handled by STUDIOCANAL. “Latin American audiences will be enthralled by Spotless with its complex storyline, high drama and multi-layered characters,” says Katrina Neylon, Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing, STUDIOCANAL. “Provocative, flirtatious and enticing, this is an exceptional quality series extolled by the media during its recent run on NBCUniversal’s … [Read more...] about STUDIOCANAL sells to LATAM
ZEEL forays to Germany
Munich, Germany / Mumbai, India- Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) announced its foray into Germany, with plans to launch a free-to-air TV channel by mid-2016. Bringing Bollywood films produced by the Indian film industry, as well as popular Indian television series, the FTA channel will screen 24-hours a day, targeting females between 19 and 59. … [Read more...] about ZEEL forays to Germany