Paris- Cyber Group Studios have received in Paris the prestigious High Growth Company Award in the Media & Entertainment category, for companies with a turnover between 5 to 20 million Euros. The award aims to reward French companies which stand out by their growth, bringing them public recognition of their success and encouraging boldness, ambition and leadership. This prize contributes to the emergence of mid-sized companies in France. … [Read more...] about Cyber Group wins High Growth Award
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APSCC’s Youth Development Satellite Workshop
Seoul, Korea– The Asia-Pacific Satellite Communications Council (APSCC) announced the launch of a Youth Development Satellite Workshop to be held concurrently with the annual APSCC conference. The workshop has been designed to provide a platform for the brightest up-and-coming engineering students to connect with leading satellite and space industry experts and learn more about the opportunities in the sector. The inaugural workshop will be held in collaboration with the APSCC 2016 Satellite … [Read more...] about APSCC’s Youth Development Satellite Workshop
Fuji TV hosts Emmy judging
Tokyo, Japan--Fuji Television announced another successful judging of the semi-final of the International Emmys that took place at its main headquarters. This is Fuji TV’s fourth consecutive year hosting the prestigious event, this year for the drama series category. A selected panel of 12 TV experts from 4 countries and 2 regions, consisting of industry elites in Asia, viewed and critiqued 8 drama entries. It took the panel 8 hours of intensive judging to evaluate the selected dramas. … [Read more...] about Fuji TV hosts Emmy judging
BBC’s special Brexit editions
Singapore- As the implications of the UK vote to leave the European Union become clear BBC World News has announced ring special editions of its flagship programmes. This follows a record-breaking weekend for BBC.com as people around the world searched for the latest updates. To help global audiences stay across this fast-moving story, Ros Atkins is presenting Outside Source live from Brussels as the other countries and governments in the EU reflect on the historic result. While Matthew … [Read more...] about BBC’s special Brexit editions
now TV picks up Boomerang
Hong Kong– Boomerang will be distributed in Hong Kong on now TV as part of the platform’s Junior Pack. Effective July 1, the agreement increases its distribution in Asia Pacific to over 30 million households since the channel’s relaunch in late 2014. The all-animation network boasts an impressive line-up of iconic series and movies programmed for both kids and their families, including Tom and Jerry, Scooby-Doo and Looney Tunes. Channel highlights in July are Bunnicula, Shaun the Sheep and new … [Read more...] about now TV picks up Boomerang
TRACE acquires Buni.tv
TRACE has announced the acquisition of pan-African VOD service Buni.tv, in preparation for the launch of its own VOD platform TracePlay, which is scheduled for later this year. As part of the deal, TRACE secures the Pay-TV and VOD rights to highly sought-after comedy shows Ogas At The Top (Nigeria) and The XYZ Show (Kenya), produced by Buni.tv’s sister company Buni Media. Previously a company of pan-African studio Restless Global, Buni.tv was launched in 2012 as one of the first ever VOD … [Read more...] about TRACE acquires Buni.tv