ComediHa! Distribution is proud to announce WildBrain, a global leader in kids’ and family entertainment, as the exclusive international distributor of LOL ComediHa! for FAST (free, ad-supported streaming TV) and AVOD (ad-supported video on demand) platforms. Under the agreement, WildBrain will hold exclusive FAST and AVOD distribution rights worldwide for LOL ComediHa! (excluding YouTube, Canada and Italy). LOL ComediHa! is a one-of-a-kind comedy … [Read more...] about ComediHa! Distribution appoints WildBrain as international distributor of LOL ComediHa! for FAST and AVOD platforms
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Major Japanese broadcaster, MBS, selects TVU Networks’ transmitters and receivers for live video production
TVU delivered TVU One live video transmission system to Japan broadcast giant MBS (Mainichi Broadcasting System) in Osaka for their video production. MBS is using multiple TVU One mobile transmitters and transceivers for domestic and overseas live news and sports coverage. TVU was selected after a highly competitive process. TVU One supports H.265/HEVC encoding with TVU proprietary IS+ (Inverse StatMux+) technology that enables stable IP transmission at higher bit rates with sub-second … [Read more...] about Major Japanese broadcaster, MBS, selects TVU Networks’ transmitters and receivers for live video production
STUDIOCANAL renews global deal with Nickelodeon
STUDIOCANAL, Europe’s leader in production, distribution and international sales of TV series and feature films has renewed a global deal with Nickelodeon who will board Season 3 of hit CG-animated series THE ADVENTURES OF PADDINGTON. THE ADVENTURES OF PADDINGTON is a Heyday Films and STUDIOCANAL production in association with Copyrights. The series is directed by Blue Zoo Animation Studio’s (Go Jetters, Digby Dragon, Miffy, Q Pootle 5) Adam Shaw and Chris Drew. The series is developed for … [Read more...] about STUDIOCANAL renews global deal with Nickelodeon
Netflix to roll out ad-supported plan in November
Netflix announced it is set to launch Basic with Ads — Netflix’s lower-priced ad-supported plan — in November. Unmissable entertainment at unbeatable value: Basic with Ads will cost just $6.99 a month in the US and launch on November 3 at 9 am PT. Available in 12 countries: Basic with Ads will be available in Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Spain, the UK and the US. A plan for every fan: Our current plans and members will not be … [Read more...] about Netflix to roll out ad-supported plan in November
QYOU Media India launches its first direct-to-consumer app, Q PLAY
In a sustained effort to expand its media business rapidly, India’s youngest and fastest-growing entertainment network, QYOU Media India launches its first direct-to-consumer app, Q PLAY. Available to download on the Google Play store and directly on Smart TVs and mobile devices, the free app offers all five QYOU Media India channels and going forward will be the digital destination for the network’s upcoming content. The ad-supported download-and-watch app can be simply downloaded without … [Read more...] about QYOU Media India launches its first direct-to-consumer app, Q PLAY
Abacus Media Rights announces sales for new acquisition from BAFTA, Emmy, and Peabody Award-winning director Robin Barnwell
Abacus Media Rights (AMR), an Amcomri Entertainment company, has acquired the dramatic film Mariupol: The People’s Story (w/t) from award-winning independent producers, Top Hat Productions, for worldwide distribution, excluding UK and Northern Ireland. Commissioned by the BBC’s flagship current affairs series, Panorama, Mariupol: The People’s Story (w/t), available as a 60 and 90 minute feature documentary, is the definitive story of the destruction of the Ukrainian … [Read more...] about Abacus Media Rights announces sales for new acquisition from BAFTA, Emmy, and Peabody Award-winning director Robin Barnwell