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
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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
Hotstar to air ICC World Cup 2019
Hotstar, India’s leading premium streaming platform, announced the airing of the highly anticipated ICC World Cup 2019. Kicking off on 30th May 2019 in England, this season will follow the round-robin format which was observed 27 years ago during the 1992 World Cup. This format will give cricket enthusiasts the exciting opportunity to see the most number of India matches during a World Cup. Hotstar has registered a 2x growth in viewership for ODIs since 2018 and promises to make this World Cup … [Read more...] about Hotstar to air ICC World Cup 2019
Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted announced in National Geographic
National Geographic’s new series Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted premieres the same day and time as the US July 22, 2019 at 10.00 AM with a same day repeat at 10.00 PM. The multi-Michelin-star chef and Ironman athlete embarks on a new exhilarating adventure around the globe. From Peru, Laos and Morocco to Hawaii, Alaska and New Zealand, Ramsay will be roaring through valleys, diving into oceans, hiking through forests and scaling mountains in his relentless pursuit of culinary inspiration. Food and … [Read more...] about Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted announced in National Geographic
Award-winning producer to join ITV Studios
Acclaimed and award-wining producer Patrick Spence is to join ITV Studios. Spence is the executive producer behind a raft of stand-out dramas from Fortitude for Sky Atlantic; Marvellous, The A Word, Five Minutes of Heaven and Silent Witness for the BBC; the upcoming Adult Material for C4 and The Eddy for Netflix. Spence will set up and run a new scripted Studio which will see him develop and produce premium drama for the UK and international market and attract talent, both in front of and … [Read more...] about Award-winning producer to join ITV Studios
Jellyfish Pictures opens new virtual animation studio in Sheffield
BAFTA and multi-award winning VFX and animation studio, Jellyfish pictures, announced the opening of a new virtual animation facility in Sheffield. The move continues Jellyfish Pictures’ pioneering efforts, after creating Europe’s first virtual VFX studios back in 2017. The new site is the company’s fifth studio in the UK and is in addition to Jellyfish Pictures’ established studios in Fitzrovia, Central London, Brixton, South London and Oval, South London. With no hardware housed … [Read more...] about Jellyfish Pictures opens new virtual animation studio in Sheffield