Scripps Networks Interactive has announced two new original commissions, Olly Smith: Ale Trails and Take Me Home for Travel Channel, the premier global travel broadcaster, in association with Brand USA. Both series will premiere in December across UK & EMEA. “We are delighted to once again be partnering with Brand USA on these two compelling […]
Reza Ackbaraly CEO of Auditorium Films tells about capturing concerts in 4K UHD, the challenges in workflow, and how choosing the right subject matter is the key to making UHD really work for the broadcaster and viewer. [bitsontherun jnIgRxrK-hLYU43gg]
Between 2013 and 2015, Netflix and Amazon more than doubled their annual expenditure on programming. In 2013, Amazon spent $1.22 billion; that jumped to $2.67 billion in 2015. In the same timeframe, Netflix spending rose from $2.38 billion to $4.91 billion, according to the findings from World TV Production Report 2016, a forthcoming study by […]
Sony’s position at the intersection of creativity and storytelling, as well as the passion of its staff, ideally position it to deliver create and deliver compelling content in the modern multi-platform, multi-device era, according to Kazuo Hirai, President and CEO, Sony Corporation. Delivering a Media Mastermind Keynote at MIPCOM in Cannes, Hirai said that he […]
The Digital Production Partnership (DPP) has published a survey of the working culture of producers of non-broadcast content. DPP Survey Report: New Content Creators draws on in-depth interviews with over 30 non-broadcast production companies and their suppliers. It presents a culture that’s distinctively different from the world of independent television production companies, including far more […]
Discovery Communications has agreed to make a minority investment of $100 million (€90.6m) and enter into a strategic partnership with Group Nine Media – a new media holding company consisting of Thrillist Media Group, NowThis Media, The Dodo and Discovery’s digital network Seeker (along with its production studio SourceFed Studios). Axel Springer will maintain its […]
Chris Rock is making his return to the stand-up comedy, following an eight-year absence, with two upcoming Netflix comedy specials in a deal reportedly worth $40 million (€36.3m). Rock will tape his first show for the streaming giant in 2017, according to Variety, with a second to follow at an unconfirmed time. Rock previously recorded […]
Integrated media and content group Vivendi, Canal Group and ESL, the world leader in organising esports events, are forming what they describe as “a major strategic partnership”. The partnership provides for the launch of the first official esports leagues in France based on the existing ESL Championnat National. Under the partnership, these competitions will reach […]
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and Leader of Barking and Dagenham Council, Cllr Darren Rodwell, are exploring plans to build what could be the capital’s largest film studios, based in Dagenham. The Mayor has teamed up with Film London, the London Local Enterprise Panel and the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham to commission […]
Sky is aiming to become the home of high-quality virtual reality (VR) content with the launch of a brand new app, Sky VR. The app, available now for anyone to download for free, showcases a range of immersive, 360-degree videos from Sky, and the best content from Sky’s partners including Star Wars: Red Carpet, Anthony […]