Global media company Fullscreen has revealed plans to launch an ad-free SVoD service, which it says is the world’s first video membership experience programmed for the social-first generation. Debuting internationally on April 26th, the fullscreen service will feature ‘a robust programming slate featuring a diverse library comprised of feature films, scripted and unscripted acquisitions and […]
At an open event to mark its first anniversary as a not-for-profit membership organisation on March 30th, the Digital Production Partnership (DPP) – the industry collaboration between ITV, Channel 4 and the BBC – revealed it sees major disruption ahead in how media content is created and delivered. DPP was reporting on a successful first […]
Mattel has formed Mattel Creations, a centralised content division that will leverage the company’s iconic global brands and library of celebrated properties to drive premium content across multiple platforms including theatrical, television and digital. This new cross-portfolio content strategy will be headed by Mattel’s Chief Content Officer, Catherine Balsam-Schwaber. Underlining its commitment to the new […]
NBCUniversal has confirmed the opening of The NBCU Content Studio. Led by Wendy Wildfeuer, Senior Vice President, The Content Studio, the studio will serve as a developer and producer of original content on behalf of its advertising partners. The content will be distributed on NBCUniversal and outside platforms. “Branded content is becoming increasingly more important […]
Nokia Technologies has confirmed the European sales launch of the OZO professional VR camera and new post-production partnerships to advance end-to-end solutions for creating VR experiences. Hosted at London’s indigo at the O2 arena, the event included demonstrations of OZO’s features such as real-time VR preview, wireless operation, and full 3D 360 VR audio and […]
To step up the production of virtual reality (VR) content across all its markets, Sky has created Sky VR Studio, a dedicated in-house VR production unit. The first pieces of fully immersive VR content to be produced by the unit will be released on March 18th – two films shot during Formula 1 testing in […]
Charlotte Moore, Controller, BBC TV Channels and iPlayer, has delivered a strong defence of the Corporation’s programme making and dismissed a suggestion by Culture, Media and Sport Secretary John Whittingdale that it had become less distinctive. Speaking at an event hosted by BBC Director-General Tony Hall and Charlotte Moore for writers, actors, industry and media, […]
UK free-to-air broadcaster Channel 4 has unveiled its presenting team for the 2016 FIA Formula One World Championship which celebrates the diversity of motor racing and includes some of the biggest legends in Formula 1. The line-up includes experienced drivers David Coulthard, Mark Webber, Alain Prost, Alex Zanardi, Susie Wolff, Karun Chandhok, Eddie Jordan and […]
In a deal that reinforces its position as one of the fastest growing global media and entertainment companies, beIN MEDIA GROUP has acquired 100 per cent of Miramax, one of the most distinguished and recognisable brands in entertainment and synonymous with award-winning and original content. Selling shareholders include Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and Colony Capital. […]
As millennial preference and behaviour continues to rapidly drive new video consumption models, Verizon and Hearst have agreed to form a joint venture to develop digital video programming targeting the mobile millennial audience. The venture, which will be known as Verizon Hearst Media Partners following the completion of Verizon’s investment, will pair Verizon’s technology and […]