ITV Studios announced it is the international distribution partner to Plimsoll Productions’ ambitious and innovative new natural history series, A Year on Planet Earth (6 x 60’ international version) for ITV. A Year on Planet Earth is from a highly specialised and multi award-winning blue-chip natural history team, comprising Tom Hugh-Jones, (Planet Earth II), Andrew Jackson (Frozen Planet, Deadly 60) and Dr Martha Holmes (Blue Planet, Life in the Freezer). A unique … [Read more...] about ITV Studios to launch landmark natural history series
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FuboTV agrees to a patent license agreement with Kudelski Group
The Kudelski Group (KUD.S), a world leader in digital security, announced a patent license agreement with fuboTV, a global leader in digital content distribution. “This agreement further validates the relevance of the Group’s patent portfolio to the OTT/streaming video market”, said Gilles Rapin Senior Vice-President, Innovation and Business Development at the Kudelski Group. Financial terms remain confidential and were not disclosed. The Kudelski Group (KUD.S) is a world … [Read more...] about FuboTV agrees to a patent license agreement with Kudelski Group
Flame Distribution partners with Entertain Me Productions
Flame Distribution has recently acquired a package of biographies and documentaries from Entertain Me Productions. Entertain Me is a leading UK independent production company of documentary films. The deal gives Flame exclusive rights to sell Entertain Me's titles worldwide. The 44 titles package covers a range of genres from Kids, Lifestyle and Documentary. A series of biographies takes a look into the lives of some of the biggest rock and pop music stars including Elvis Presley, … [Read more...] about Flame Distribution partners with Entertain Me Productions
ITV Studios appoints new Managing Director International Studios
ITV Studios announced the appointment of Lisa Perrin, as the new Managing Director of its International production business. Lisa joins the company from Endemol Shine Group (ESG) where she held the position of CEO Creative Networks. Reporting directly to Julian Bellamy, Managing Director ITV Studios, Lisa will be part of the senior management team, overseeing the day to day running of ITV Studios’ leading production labels outside the UK and US, developing business strategy and … [Read more...] about ITV Studios appoints new Managing Director International Studios
Cinelab London appoints new Creative Director
Cinelab London announced the full-time appointment of Joce Capper in the key position of Creative Director/Strategic Business Development. Cinelab London is Europe’s most comprehensive film laboratory and facility providing the widest range of film and digital services. Joce has over 25 years of experience managing and growing Post Production and VFX companies most notably as Managing Director of Rushes over the past 20 years. Joce puts her success down to creative passion and her … [Read more...] about Cinelab London appoints new Creative Director
Viacom18 to launch new subscription streaming service
Viacom18, India’s fastest growing entertainment network will soon launch its 2nd subscription-based streaming offering called Voot Select. Set to soon go live on Voot, the all new premium service, Voot Select will give users access to diverse multi genre marquee content experiences. The new business vertical under Viacom18 Digital Ventures will be helmed by Ferzad Palia, Head – Youth, Music & English. Voot Select will be in addition to his existing … [Read more...] about Viacom18 to launch new subscription streaming service