French pay-TV operator Canal+ Group has announced the launch of several YouTube channels based on its programmes, as well as a new brand for the promotion and expression of television and web talent, CanalFactory. From December onwards, Canal+ Group will extend its digital presence by offering a complete network of YouTube channels dedicated to the […]
The Walt Disney Company and Netflix have revealed an unprecedented deal for Marvel TV to make multiple original series of live-action adventures of four of Marvel’s most popular characters for Netflix, beginning in 2015. Led by a series focused on Daredevil, followed by Jessica Jones, Iron Fist and Luke Cage, the narrative will unfold over […]
BSkyB has revealed that its Sky 1 travelogue programme The Moaning of Life, featuring television personality Karl Pilkington has become the biggest home-grown show on Sky 1 so far this year, as well as generating record On Demand and Sky Go viewing figures. Writing in the Sky Views blog, Stuart Murphy, Director, Entertainment Channels, notes […]
Pro-copyright consumer education body The Industry Trust for IP Awareness and Paramount Pictures UK are launching an exclusive Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues trailer that sees Ron Burgundy inspiring audiences to choose official film. The bespoke 90 second piece – set to première November 8 – is the latest development in the ‘Moments Worth Paying […]
IBC was all about the coming of 4K. But it was a subject not without controversy with much concern that its benefits could be dissipated. In this fascinating roundtable representatives from Elemental Technologies, Entropic, Ericsson and Rovi talk about 4k, HEVC and look ahead to 8k. Are broadcasters slow off the mark with HEVC installation? […]
Cross-platform media and entertainment intelligence and analytics firm Mediamorph, has appointed former BSkyB executive Holly Knill as its new Managing Director, International. Knill will be responsible for continuing the expansion of Mediamorph’s international sales and customer growth as well as marketing strategy, product insight and alliances. She will be based in London and will report […]
Sky has revealed that September saw more home-grown Sky shows appearing in the broadcaster’s list of the top ten most popular programmes than ever before. Writing in the Sky Views blog, Stuart Murphy, Director, Entertainment Channels, reports that in total, eight of the top ten shows across Sky’s entertainment channels were British shows commissioned by […]
UK music labels are launching their own YouTube channel, Transmitter, to promote UK artists with a mixture of live performances, interviews and album playbacks. The channel will launch in November as a joint venture between industry body BPI and online video firm LoveLive, which has previously worked with a range of artists, labels and brands […]
Netflix is an emblematic company; emblematic of the starkly simple fact that ubiquitous fast access is rewriting the rules of pay-TV. The California company does what ‘traditional’ players like Showtime and HBO do, but does it with an aggressive price and complete control of its marketing and – in most respects – its distribution. This […]
Musician Peter Gabriel has been busy this week performing his 25th Anniversary Back to Front show at London’s 02 Arena, and the event has been captured by production companies Done & Dusted, Real World and ERP Productions in 4K/Ultra-HDTV. The production team used 10 Sony F55 cameras to video the event in 4K. Eight Sony […]