WTFN has agreed a deal with long-term partner Nine to drive new revenue streams from global FAST and VOD platforms, starting with the creation of a new channel called Real Emergency. WTFN’s broadcast distribution arm, Fred Media, will launch the Real Emergency FAST channel, which will prominently feature two of the 9Network’s long-running returning series Paramedics (7 seasons, 75 eps) and Emergency (5 seasons, 50 eps), both of which are produced by WTFN. Real Emergency will launch on 9Now in … [Read more...] about WTFN partners with Nine to launch REAL EMERGENCY – a new “blue light” FAST and VOD channel
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BCNEXXT Expands Global Reach into Japan
BCNEXXT, a leading provider of virtualized, cloud-native systems for Linear, VoD, and OTT publishing, has announced their strategic expansion into Japan with the founding of BCNEXXT Japan and the introduction of Vipe, the only truly cloud-native playout platform, to the Japanese Broadcast market. With a combined 100+ years of industry experience, dating back to Publitronic and the GV K2 Edge product line, BCNEXXT is focused on building intuitive tools that publish content across multiple formats … [Read more...] about BCNEXXT Expands Global Reach into Japan
Simplestream Announces Product Enhancements and Freely Preferred Technology Partnership at IBC 2024
At IBC 2024, Simplestream is demonstrating new features and enhancements to its award-winning Channel Studio and Livestream Scheduler products, allowing world-class broadcasters, sport organisations and content owners to create new avenues for monetisation, greater audience engagement and increased live viewing figures. Exhibiting on Stand 5.G60, the company will also highlight its preferred technology partnership with Freely, the new free, live and on-demand streaming service brought to UK … [Read more...] about Simplestream Announces Product Enhancements and Freely Preferred Technology Partnership at IBC 2024
Banijay Rights launches first-ever dedicated Mr Bean FAST channel worldwide
Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of Banijay Entertainment, has announced the launch of a dedicated Mr Bean: The Animated Series FAST channel, in a move that expands the iconic brand to free ad-supported services worldwide for the first time. Marking the 30th FAST channel in Banijay Rights’ burgeoning portfolio, the 24/7 FAST (Free Ad-Supported Television) channel – entitled Mr Bean - will comprise the first three seasons of Mr Bean: The Animated Series. Produced by Tiger Aspect … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights launches first-ever dedicated Mr Bean FAST channel worldwide
Tata Play and Amazon Prime Collaborate to Offer Prime Benefits to Viewers Across TV and OTT
Leading content distribution platform, Tata Play, has joined hands with Amazon Prime to offer Tata Play DTH and Tata Play Binge customers multiple ways to access Prime Video’s blockbuster content. Tata Play DTH subscribers can now choose from multiple packs starting from INR 199 per month, that offer a variety of their favourite TV channels along with Prime Lite with Tata Play. In addition, Binge subscribers can enjoy Prime Lite with Tata Play along with 30+ other popular apps at various price … [Read more...] about Tata Play and Amazon Prime Collaborate to Offer Prime Benefits to Viewers Across TV and OTT
Wildbear Entertainment’s Wild Winter welcomed across Asia
Leading independent distributor All3Media International has today announced two sales in Asia for Wildbear Entertainment’s Wild Winter, as the four-part natural history documentary travels to China and South Korea. Both acquiring channels are renowned for their libraries of top quality natural history programming and have reputations for premium content in this field. In China, the series premiered exclusively on the leading VOD outlet YOUKU (an Alibaba streaming platform), whilst in South … [Read more...] about Wildbear Entertainment’s Wild Winter welcomed across Asia
