Sony Group Corporation and Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) today announced that SPE Chairman and CEO Tony Vinciquerra will step down from his role as SPE CEO, and that Ravi Ahuja, SPE’s current Chairman of Global Television Studios and President and COO, will assume leadership of SPE as President and CEO, effective January 2, 2025. Vinciquerra will remain in an advisory role for SPE as non-executive Chairman until the end of December 2025. Ahuja will report to Sony Group Corporation Chairman … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Entertainment Chairman and CEO Tony Vinciquerra to Step Down from CEO Role; Ravi Ahuja Named President and CEO
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CONTENT TOKYO opens exhibitor applications for November 2024 and July 2025
RX Japan Ltd., a leading organiser of international trade events, has announced that exhibitor applications are currently open for CONTENT TOKYO, Japan's premier trade show for content creation, production, and licensing. The highly anticipated event will be held in November 2024 and July 2025 in Tokyo, Japan. CONTENT Tokyo has launched new shows and now brings together multiple specialised shows and a special area under one roof: LICENSING JAPAN: Japan’s largest licensing … [Read more...] about CONTENT TOKYO opens exhibitor applications for November 2024 and July 2025
Studio 100 International Remasters Classic TV Series in Full-HD and 16:9 for the First Time
Studio 100 International, a leader in children's and family entertainment, is breathing new life into its iconic classic series. To meet growing demand and celebrate these beloved titles the company has embarked on a remastering project making these heritage series available in Full-HD and 16:9 widescreen format for the very first time. Iconic IPs such as “Sindbad”, “Pinocchio”, “Alice in Wonderland”, “Anne of Green Gables”, “Nils Holgersson”, “Marco”, “Vic the Viking”, “Maya the Bee”, and … [Read more...] about Studio 100 International Remasters Classic TV Series in Full-HD and 16:9 for the First Time
Shotoku Broadcast Systems Awarded Best of Show from TVB Europe for SoftRail
Shotoku Broadcast Systems, the international manufacturer of high-quality, easy-to-use, and reliable robotic and manual camera support systems, has announced that SoftRail has won in the Best of Show awards at IBC2024 in the TVBEurope category. SoftRail, a brand-new concept, provides the best of all worlds for robotic camera systems by merging the path-following capabilities of a physical rail system with the total freedom of a free-roaming pedestal. The feature, incorporated into Shotoku’s … [Read more...] about Shotoku Broadcast Systems Awarded Best of Show from TVB Europe for SoftRail
Autentic Distribuition closes major new deals for factual content worldwide
Autentic Distribution, a leading distributor of factual content, has announced a series of new sales deals with international broadcasters, further expanding the reach of its diverse portfolio of documentaries and series worldwide. NHK Picks Up Documentaries Highlighting Extraordinary Human-Animal Bonds Japan’s NHK Japan has added two engaging documentaries from Autentic Distribution to its lineup. “A Life Among Elephants” tells the remarkable story of pioneering scientist and maverick … [Read more...] about Autentic Distribuition closes major new deals for factual content worldwide
Broadcast Solutions establishes a Centre of Excellence for nxtedition newsrooms
Broadcast Solutions, one of Europe’s largest media systems integration groups, has announced the establishment of a Centre of Excellence dedicated to nxtedition newsroom deployments. This strategic initiative underscores Broadcast Solutions' commitment to innovation and excellence in delivering cutting-edge newsroom technology to media organisations worldwide. The new Centre of Excellence will focus on enhancing the deployment, integration, and optimisation of nxtedition newsrooms for both … [Read more...] about Broadcast Solutions establishes a Centre of Excellence for nxtedition newsrooms