GMA Network’s romantic drama series My Destiny premiered July 1 on TV 7, one of Kazakhstan’s top five broadcasters. The series is one of GMA’s bestselling dramas and is distributed in at least thirteen territories, whose scripted format was acquired by Mexico. Through an acquisition deal between GMA’s content distribution subsidiary, GMA Worldwide, Inc. (GWI) and Telecompany Era LLP, My Destiny is the third GMA drama to be telecast by TV7, following Beautiful Strangers and Because … [Read more...] about GMA’s romance drama premieres in Kazakhstan
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A+E Networks names new International Group Managing Director
A+E Networks has named Patrick Vien to Group Managing Director - International, from his previous role of co-Executive Managing Director, International. In this role, Vien will be responsible for A+E Networks international portfolio and businesses. Based in New York, Vien will report to Paul Buccieri, President, A+E Networks Group. Vien, who has a well-established pedigree working in international media, joined A+E Networks in 2017 as co-executive managing director, International. … [Read more...] about A+E Networks names new International Group Managing Director
New Studio 100 Media CEO appointed
Studio 100 announced the appointment of Martin Krieger as CEO of Studio 100 Media and its subsidiaries Studio 100 Film, m4e and the newly formed Studio Isar Animation (Munich / Germany). Mr Krieger will also be responsible for the global commercial business of Studio 100 International including content distribution, licensing and consumer products for the entire Studio 100 slate and some third party IPs. Mr Krieger takes on this role after years of experience within the media and … [Read more...] about New Studio 100 Media CEO appointed
Nippon TV announces new appointments
Currently ranked as the #1 TV broadcaster in Japan for the past five consecutive years, Nippon Television Network Corporation (Nippon TV) announced that Mr. Yoshio Okubo, currently President and CEO of Nippon TV, has been appointed to Chairman and CEO of the leading broadcaster, while Mr. Yoshinobu Kosugi, currently serving as Executive Vice President, has been promoted to President of Nippon TV. Both positions became effective June 27, 2019 and with these new promotions Mr. Kosugi will report … [Read more...] about Nippon TV announces new appointments
Magna Systems and Summit demonstrate RCS Virtual Reality Calling at Media + Entertainment Tech Expo 2019
At Media + Entertainment Tech Expo 2019 on stand D42 Magna Systems and its technology partner Summit will demonstrate Summit’s unique RCS AR/VR Calling platform with support for RCS Chatbots and 8K live streaming over 5G. Summit’s VR Calling embeds voice, video calls and Rich Communication Services (RCS), to and from any RCS mobile device within a VR environment – connecting virtual reality with the real world. Summit’s VR Calling allows users to share real-time 360 video experiences with … [Read more...] about Magna Systems and Summit demonstrate RCS Virtual Reality Calling at Media + Entertainment Tech Expo 2019
ZEE5 to take Bangladeshi entertainment content to global audiences
At a grand joint press conference with Robi Axiata Limited held in Dhaka, ZEE5, the largest global streaming platform for South Asians and beyond, announced its plans to take Bangladeshi entertainment content to global audiences. Archana Anand, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 Global shared the platform’s vision of establishing a deep partnership with Bangladesh by working closely with local talent and local production houses and giving them a global platform. The announcement came at … [Read more...] about ZEE5 to take Bangladeshi entertainment content to global audiences