Bergen, Norway- Vizrt announced a deal with Expressen, which will see Vizrt proving Expressen with a complete news production workflow. The workflow is designed to allow newspapers to easily create broadcast-quality live online streams and video on demand clips. Expressen will launch the new live news and video on demand features in Q1, 2016 on its website. Expressen’s workflow includes the same broadcast production tools from Vizrt used by global broadcasters including CNN, CBS, Fox, BBC, … [Read more...] about Expressen, Vizrt deal
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Eutelsat 16A leads reach
Paris– The annual Africascope report produced by TNS Sofres shows a buoyant TV market in French-speaking African countries and the increasing market share of the EUTELSAT 16A satellite. The exclusive research analyses overall media trends in 4.2 million TV homes, representing 18.6 million people living in capital and economic cities in seven West African countries. TV is the dominant media in all markets with average viewing ranging between three and 4.5 hours a day. Multi-channel viewing … [Read more...] about Eutelsat 16A leads reach
all3media raft of deals
all3media International has signed a raft of deals for its Greek and Roman classical history factual content, as the new series from Lion Television and Brave New Media are snapped up by broadcasters around the world. Produced by Lion Television for BBC Two, Meet The Roman Empire (4x60’) has been secured at presale by SBS, AMC, TVO and Top TV, alongside a global DVD deal with Discovery Communications Inc. Building the Ancient City: Athens and Rome by Brave New Media headed its … [Read more...] about all3media raft of deals
BBC One commissions gripping drama
BBC One announced the commission of a gripping new TV drama based on the true stories of murderer John Christie, his wife Ethel, and their neighbour Timothy Evans. The 3x60’ drama is made by BBC Drama Production in association with Bandit Television, for BBC One. Filming will begin at the end of March at the BBC Scotland drama studios in Dumbarton. … [Read more...] about BBC One commissions gripping drama
Star China premieres on CCTV 3
Shanghai, China- Iris Xia, Deputy General Manager of Star China International Media Limited, announced the premiere of Star China’s hit, original singer/songwriter format, Sing My Song. The highly rated format launched its first episode of season 3 on CCTV 3 on 29 January in China. The premiere earned CCTV 3 a rating of CSM 1.25 and 33.75 million web hits within 24 hours of its premiere episode. ITV Studios Global Entertainment is distributing the Chinese-created format worldwide and has … [Read more...] about Star China premieres on CCTV 3
Inmarsat new SVP
Inmarsat announced the appointment of Gary Gagnon as Senior Vice President of Group Security. Gagnon is an experience senior cybersecurity professional and an industry expert in critical infrastructure protection with over 25 years of experience. He has pioneered investigative approaches into cyber threats and Internet vulnerabilities, developing strategies to protect both public and private organisations. … [Read more...] about Inmarsat new SVP