Leading independent distributor Hat Trick International (HTI) has agreed to a first look distribution deal with Seadog TV and Film Productions, to represent the Devon-based indie’s forthcoming factual series internationally. Seadog TV and Film Productions, founded in 2016 by award-winning broadcaster and presenter Monty Halls (My Family and The Galapagos; WWII Freedom Trails), creates a wide range of non-scripted programming telling important stories about the world we live in. Over the … [Read more...] about Seadog seals first-look deal with Hat Trick International
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One-of-a-kind Dejero app simplifies broadcast setup for reporters and anchors working from home
A new Windows-based application is joining the renowned Dejero LivePlus family of mobile news apps, that is used daily by journalists all over the world, to simplify and enhance the quality of remote news delivery from virtually any location. LivePlus for Windows allows anchors and journalists working from home or from any remote location with a wired or wireless broadband connection to transmit high-quality, live video while simultaneously receiving two ultra-low latency return video and/or … [Read more...] about One-of-a-kind Dejero app simplifies broadcast setup for reporters and anchors working from home
Awani strengthens its key offerings with ‘Awani Tonight’
Astro AWANI premieres AWANI Tonight, its English news programme featuring facts, insights, and bite-sized analysis behind major headlines of the day on 1 February 2021 at 9:45 p.m. The 15-minute segment will air five days a week from Monday to Friday. Cynthia Ng, an award-wining journalist, will anchor AWANI Tonight. She said, “In these days of ‘too much information’, how can we help the audience make sense of and overcome the challenging situation of news overload? ‘AWANI Tonight’ aims to cut … [Read more...] about Awani strengthens its key offerings with ‘Awani Tonight’
Disney+ Hotstar VIP and Neeraj Pandey announce the creation of ‘Special Ops Universe’
Following the resounding success of espionage thriller Special Ops, Hotstar Specials is set to ring in a new form of storytelling with the launch of ‘Special Ops Universe’, created and conceptualized by film-maker Neeraj Pandey and Friday Storytellers. For the first time in India, multiple characters, stories, and seasons will co-exist within a universe in a multi-series format; giving audiences a new way to enjoy thriller and action series. Loved by millions for his portrayal of Himmat … [Read more...] about Disney+ Hotstar VIP and Neeraj Pandey announce the creation of ‘Special Ops Universe’
Banijay Rights new sales structure in LATAM, Canada, and German-speaking territories
Global distributor Banijay Rights announced its new sales structure in LATAM, Canada, and German-speaking territories under the overarching leadership of CEO, Cathy Payne. In Latin America, Michelle Wasserman will be leading the charge in selling both finished tape and formats across the continent as SVP Latam, Brazil, and US Hispanic. Long integral to the company’s formats business, she has orchestrated format sales for MasterChef into 13 countries and 14 of My Name Is across the region, … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights new sales structure in LATAM, Canada, and German-speaking territories
A+E Networks® continues commitment to women in front of and behind the camera with ‘Women in Global Entertainment (WGE): Power Profile’ at virtual NATPE 2021
Continuing a legacy of commitment to women in front of and behind the camera, A+E Networks® expands its Women in Global Entertainment initiative in partnership with the National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE). The Women in Global Entertainment: Power Profile at Virtual NATPE 2021 features a conversation with Good Morning America co-anchor Robin Roberts with A+E Networks’ Lifetime’s Executive Vice President and Head of Programming, Amy Winter. The virtual event will be held … [Read more...] about A+E Networks® continues commitment to women in front of and behind the camera with ‘Women in Global Entertainment (WGE): Power Profile’ at virtual NATPE 2021