NBC Olympics and image messaging app Snapchat are partnering to present unique perspectives from this summer’s 2016 Rio Olympics and the US Olympic Team Trials, which will include daily Snapchat ‘Live Stories’ and an NBC Rio Olympic Discover channel. Both the Live Story experiences and Discover channel will be available to Snapchatters in the US […]
Amazon has reported strong growth in subscribers to its Prime loyalty programme (without revealing numbers), which offers one-hour delivery, original TV programming and access to its digital entertainment products such as Prime Music and Prime Video for an annual fee. The company said it would ramp up spending to entice Prime customers through video content, […]
Confirming recent speculation, NBCUniversal is to acquire DreamWorks Animation, the creator of animated feature films, TV series, live entertainment and related consumer products in a deal valued at $3.8 billion (€3.5bn). The studio will become part of the Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, which includes Universal Pictures, Fandango, and NBCUniversal Brand Development. “DreamWorks Animation is a […]
Canal+ chairman Vincent Bolloré has threatened to close down the broadcaster’s loss-making premium pay-TV channels if their balance sheets fail to improve in the coming months. Talking at Vivendi’s general meeting of shareholders, Bolloré warned that Canal+ Group could divest the pay-TV unit to concentrate on its distribution activities (Canalsat, Canal Overseas, StudioCanal) with beIN […]
Abu Dhabi’s Media Zone Authority (MZA), which includes the twofour54 production facility, says it is streamlining its initiatives which support the film and TV industries. Image Nation Abu Dhabi, an MZA entity, will take the lead in supporting and investing in film and television productions through its current initiatives, which emphasise active partnership and local […]
Following a week after the season two premiere of Fear the Walking Dead, AMC Global has confirmed that season three will premiere in 2017 simultaneous to the debut on AMC US. The original series from AMC Studios set at the onset of the zombie apocalypse has been renewed for a third season of 16 episodes. […]
UK’s ITV is considering a bid for Canada’s Entertainment One. Preliminary talks have taken place with the Peppa Pig producer about a potential deal, according to the FT. Shares in the Canadian company opened up 6.8 per cent on April 14th, while ITV shares were flat. Entertainment One became a takeover target when it was […]
FELL is a unique and exciting British sci-fi short from award-winning Director Fern Berresford and Co-Director Russell Warren. With a stellar cast & award winning crew, this is billed as a film with both brain and heart. FELL tells the tale of a quirky couple’s star gazing date that takes a sudden and dramatic turn when something […]
Amos Rozenberg of Paramax Films reveals plans for a UHD post production studio in Bali and emphasises the different creative approach that needs to be brought to UHD shooting and post production. [bitsontherun kg36SKs4-ni7dlelE]
Peter Alexander of NASA TV talks about the amazing content from the space station in UHD and explains it is available for anyone who want to trial their UHD equipment and processes. [bitsontherun MFZTe0ji-ni7dlelE]