Space inspires awe and wonder but it can also be scary…and lethal. Supermassive black holes, deadly gamma-ray bursts, rogue asteroids, dark energy, supernovas…our world is under attack from above. Killers of the Cosmos takes a film-noir approach to these threats, mixing scripted, animated drama with top experts in the fields of astronomy, astrophysics, biology, cosmology and planetary science. The six-part series will premiere in multiple international markets, including the US and across the … [Read more...] about Aidan Gillen stars in the new series ‘Killers of the Cosmos’ where space meets film noir
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Mediacorp and KC Global Media Asia partner to bring Japanese content from Animax and GEM to meWATCH
Fans of Japanese entertainment will soon have another reason to exclaim sugoi! From next month, meWATCH will offer a brand new subscription plan featuring both linear and on-demand content from Animax and GEM, two hugely popular entertainment channels. Thanks to a partnership between leading Asian content distributor KC Global Media Asia and Singapore’s national media network Mediacorp, viewers can look forward to an endless stream of Japanese anime, drama and variety programmes with an … [Read more...] about Mediacorp and KC Global Media Asia partner to bring Japanese content from Animax and GEM to meWATCH
Bangladeshi news channel Somoy TV expands relationship with TVU Networks
TVU Networks, the market and technology leader in cloud and IP-based live video solutions, announced an expanded relationship with Somoy TV, a 24-hour news channel in Bangladesh. Known for its breaking news coverage and progressive use of technology, Somoy TV began using solutions from TVU Networks in 2014 to strengthen its remote newsgathering. At that time, TVU’s mobile transmitters and servers replaced the station’s planned DSNG van purchase, providing wider coverage at a fraction of the … [Read more...] about Bangladeshi news channel Somoy TV expands relationship with TVU Networks
Epic Games drops Unreal Engine 4.27
Epic Games is excited to release Unreal Engine 4.27! This release introduces powerful new features for creators across game development, film and broadcast, architecture, automotive, and beyond. Highlights include major updates to our in-camera visual effects toolset for virtual production, enhancements to GPU Lightmass for significantly faster light baking, integration of the Oodle Compression Suite and Bink Video codecs for free use in Unreal Engine, production-ready Pixel Streaming, … [Read more...] about Epic Games drops Unreal Engine 4.27
JW Player appoints digital video veteran as Chief Technology Officer
JW Player, the leading video software and data insights platform, announced it has appointed David LaPalomento as Chief Technology Officer, effective immediately. The strategic hire will accelerate JW Player’s product innovation to meet the needs of a rapidly growing Digital Video Economy, leveraging the recent infusion of $100M in Series E funding from LLR Partners. “David has proven himself to be a visionary leader in both developing and scaling innovative video delivery products,” said Dave … [Read more...] about JW Player appoints digital video veteran as Chief Technology Officer
Xinhua News Agency relies on TVU Networks to deliver live video feed of Shenzhou-12 launch
TVU Networks, the market and technology leader in cloud and IP-based live video solutions, announced its TVU One mobile transmitters were used by Xinhua News Agency, China’s official state-run press agency, to provide real-time footage of the launch of the Shenzhou-12 spacecraft from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center (JSLC) in northwestern China on June 17. The mission was significant because Shenzhou-12, mounted to a Long March 2F carrier rocket, transported the first three astronauts to … [Read more...] about Xinhua News Agency relies on TVU Networks to deliver live video feed of Shenzhou-12 launch