Aiming to build closer working ties between Hollywood and the MENA region, supporting the professional skills of a new generation of creative media talents, MBC Group has announced the Creative Communities Collaboration (CCC). The programme sees partnership with the leading pay-TV group with the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts (USC) with the participation of selected Hollywood film and TV experts, senior U.S. government officials, top content industry players, … [Read more...] about MBC launches Creatives Communities Collaboration in LA
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Viacom likely to announce merger
FOX Business correspondent Charlie Gasparino believes there's a 50/50 chance that CBS and Viacom will announce a formal deal to re-merge this week, after a fractious few months of wrangling over both companies’ futures. Gasparino said that the companies have settled key parts of a combined leadership team –in particular designating Viacom chief Bob Bakish to be CEO of the combination, with CBS interim CEO Joe Ianniello in charge of CBS branded assets and CBS CFO Christina Spade to be CFO of … [Read more...] about Viacom likely to announce merger
DTC bundle priced at $12.99
In a move that throws the gauntlet to its rivals, especially Netflix, Disney has announced that its DTC services Disney+, ESPN+ and Hulu are to be available in a bundle priced at just $12.99. The announcement came as Disney revealed a strong third quarter of 2019 where it showed major gains in its direct-to-consumer business as well as in broadcast and media and networks business lines. For the for its third fiscal quarter ended 29 June 2019 – reflecting the consolidation of the … [Read more...] about DTC bundle priced at $12.99
Argosy supports TTL Video in infrastructure upgrades
Argosy, leading international supplier of critical infrastructure products for the broadcast, media and AV industries, has teamed with broadcast engineering and sports stadia facility specialists, TTL Video, to bring the infrastructure of newly promoted clubs into the UK’s top football division this coming season, in line with the very latest broadcast requirements. TTL Video managed the projects from end to end, supported by the provision of 30+ kilometres of fire retardant triax cabling, … [Read more...] about Argosy supports TTL Video in infrastructure upgrades
MTV announces new line-up for the quarter
In a country with diverse audience preferences, MTV has stood the test of time and withheld its position as India’s no.1 youth entertainment brand. Creating platform agnostic youth content, the first half of calendar year 2019 has been rewarding for MTV. Be it with content that struck a chord, campaigns that won accolades or brand partnerships that went beyond conventions, MTV has continued to bring the best to young India. From discovering the complexities of relationships … [Read more...] about MTV announces new line-up for the quarter
MultiDyne appoints new Director of Business Development for EMEA Region
MultiDyne Fiber Optic Solutions has added another broadcast industry veteran to its global business development team with the appointment of Sebastian Mucha as Director of Business Development, EMEA, effective immediately. Based in Poland, Mucha reports directly to MultiDyne headquarters in the USA. Mucha brings more than 22 years of project management, business development, and operations experience to MultiDyne, including successful roles with leading broadcast and … [Read more...] about MultiDyne appoints new Director of Business Development for EMEA Region