Roku® is bringing Eye Candy, a sweet, new competition series based on the hit Japanese game show, Sokkuri Sweets, produced by Nippon TV, to The Roku Channel. The series puts teams of celebrities and civilians together as they attempt to identify outrageous edible creations designed to look like everyday ordinary objects. The new series will be hosted by Grammy and Emmy-nominated singer, songwriter, and actor, Josh Groban. Celebrity guests of the series include Jamie Chung, Bryan Greenberg, … [Read more...] about Josh Groban to host sweet new series ‘Eye Candy’ on The Roku Channel
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Digistor appoints Norah Boyle as new senior engineer
Digistor has appointed Norah Boyle as the newest member of their team. Norah will be a fantastic addition to the Digistor Services team, joining as a Senior Engineer with extensive experience in the Media & Entertainment (M&E) sector. Over the past 15 years, Norah has been working as the Lead Engineer for a Sydney-based VFX software distributor. During this period, Norah worked predominantly in the M&E space where she provided support, implementation and training on a diverse range … [Read more...] about Digistor appoints Norah Boyle as new senior engineer
ABS-CBN presents Filipino drama titles with English dubs on its YouTube channel
Fans of great Filipino love stories can now binge-watch more popular English-dubbed romance-drama series from ABS-CBN, including James Reid and Nadine Lustre’s On the Wings of Love, on ABS-CBN Entertainment’s YouTube channel until August 31. One of 2015’s most popular teleseryes in the Philippines, On the Wings of Love follows Leah and Clark (Nadine and James) whose serendipitous meeting leads to forced marriage as they attempt to chase the American dream. Sparks fly in the romantic comedy … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN presents Filipino drama titles with English dubs on its YouTube channel
The Co-Production Company partners with Ananey Studios to co-produce live-action teen series ‘Thalath’
The Co-Production Company, recently launched by former Dreamworks Senior Vice President Doug Schwalbe, has partnered with Israel based Ananey Studios to co-produce the new live-action teen series Thalath (40x30). The Co-Production Company will seek to secure financing and global distribution for all territories outside of Israel, where the series has been commissioned to air on Nickelodeon Israel, exclusively for Hot Cable Network. Schwalbe will also serve as executive producer. The series is … [Read more...] about The Co-Production Company partners with Ananey Studios to co-produce live-action teen series ‘Thalath’
Tokyo Games coming to Thailand via Cinegy Air
Bangkok-based C.S. Innovation Technology (CSIT) has deployed Cinegy technology to support production and playout for its client Plan B Media at the Summer Games in Tokyo. A long-time Cinegy partner, C.S. Innovation Technology will rely on Cinegy Air PRO, a comprehensive, IP-based software suite for automated SD, HD and/or Ultra HD (4K) playout, to handle multi-channel playout of live feeds from the event effortlessly and inexpensively. Plan B Media, the exclusive Thai rightsholder for the Tokyo … [Read more...] about Tokyo Games coming to Thailand via Cinegy Air
Banijay Rights strikes multiple global sales for ‘RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service’
Banijay Rights announced the sale of gripping new drama RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service to a raft of broadcasters worldwide. Ahead of the eight-hour drama’s much-anticipated premiere on Channel 7 and 7plus in Australia on Wednesday, 11th August, RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service has been acquired by Channel 4 for More 4 in the UK, PBS in the US, TV4 in Sweden, SBS in Belgium, Talpa in the Netherlands and TVNZ in New Zealand. Produced by Endemol Shine Banks for the Seven Network, RFDS … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights strikes multiple global sales for ‘RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service’