David Frank, former CEO of producer Zodiak Media, has confirmed the launch of Dial Square 86, a next generation content group focused on the creation, enhancement and exploitation of entertainment content across all platforms. Frank will take the helm as CEO of Dial Square 86, which he formed in recognition of the many opportunities opening […]
Philippe Dauman, President and CEO of Viacom, has confirmed the media group’s long-term commitment to UK commercial PublicService Broadcaster Channel 5, which it acquired for £450 million in May 2014. Dauman made the comment as he revealed that the UK would be the first international territory to roll out popular US cable network Spike, an […]
YouTube has seeking a dedicated head of family entertainment and learning to work within its YouTube Originals division. The recruitment ad is seeking someone to “lead YouTube Original’s efforts in supporting the next great storytellers in filmed entertainment, from action to romance to horror, sci-fi and beyond”. “For years we’ve seen a lot of traction […]
Research released by AOL UK claims strong evidence that the rise of programmatic trading will serve to enhance creativity and story-telling across the advertising industry. AOL conducted a comprehensive study
Amazon has confirmed that two more original pilots will return exclusively to Prime Instant Video next year as full series. Dramatic thriller Hand of God, written by Ben Watkins (Burn Notice), along with Steven Soderbergh’s coming-of-age comedy, Red Oaks, will become the next Amazon Original Series following positive customer reviews of the pilot episodes. As […]
Netflix will release its first feature-length movie next year after striking a deal with the Weinstein Company. The sequel to Ang Lee’s Oscar-winning martial arts drama Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon will be shown on Netflix and in IMAX cinemas in August. “The movie-going experience is evolving quickly and profoundly, and Netflix is unquestionably at the […]
Amazon has confirmed that all 10 episodes of the critically-acclaimed dark comedy series Transparent are now available for Prime Instant Video customers in the UK, US and Germany. From creator Jill Soloway (Afternoon Delight, Six Feet Under) and starring Jeffrey Tambor (Arrested Development), Judith Light (Dallas), Gaby Hoffmann (Girls), Amy Landecker (Louie) and Jay Duplass […]
Getting a licence to fly an unmanned aerial ‘drone’ during a TV or film production has been a real challenge for US production houses, and those in Europe. On September 25th the USA’s Federal Aviation Administration ruled that they do not need certificates of airworthiness, and announced that six well-known specialists would be granted a […]
Canal+ Group has announced a strategic partnership with Showbox to enable anyone to create professional looking shows without any prior expertise or special equipment. Manuel Alduy, Head of CanalOTT, said: “We are thrilled with this partnership that will help talents from Canal+ and Studio Bagel to further enhance the production value of their videos, free […]
Otter Media, the venture between The Chernin Group and AT&T, is acquiring a majority stake in global youth media company Fullscreen in a move designed to enhance Fullscreen’s industry-leading position in youth media. As part of the deal, Fullscreen CEO and Founder George Strompolos will continue as CEO and maintain a material ownership stake in […]