Rakuten TV, the European streaming platform, has launched a new branded owned and operated FAST Channel, Nordic Films, dedicated to celebrating the very best of Nordic cinema. The new channel offers viewers in Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark a curated selection of films that captures the essence of Nordic storytelling and its cinematic richness. The […]
SF Studios has acquired the Nordic distribution rights for The Entertainment System is Down, the highly anticipated new feature film by two-time Palme d’Or-winning director Ruben Östlund (The Square, Triangle of Sadness). With a star-studded ensemble, the film promises to deliver Östlund’s signature blend of sharp social commentary and compelling storytelling. Östlund serves as the […]
Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) Nordics has appointed Allan Sperling as the new Group Vice President, Programming, Networks & Streaming for the Nordic region, effective December 2nd. Sperling will be based out of Stockholm, overseeing strategic programme planning and operations for the company’s channel portfolios across Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland. With over two decades of […]
Whiskey on the Rocks, a political satire inspired by real events, is the first Nordic Original series to premiere on Disney+ in select countries (and Hulu in the US) on January 22nd 2025. All six episodes will be released at once. The series is the latest project from the team behind the celebrated Swedish film The 100- […]
Viaplay has reported total reported Q3 group net sales of SEK 4,412 million (€386.5m) and total operating income before associated company income (ACI) and items affecting comparability (IAC) of SEK -56 milllion. The Nordic streaming service saw 6 per cent organic sales growth for core operations (Nordics, Netherlands and Select) in the quarter, with reported […]
Telenor Group has announced an expanded partnership with Google Cloud to accelerate Telenor’s digital transformation through advanced data capabilities. Telenor Group is a technology-driven communication services provider across the Nordics and Asia. Underpinning Telenor’s AI-First strategy and cloud-native ambitions, Telenor is transforming how it harnesses the power of its data, partnering with Google Cloud to […]
Gcore, the edge AI, cloud, network and security solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Sean Hammond to lead its UK and Nordics territory. Hammond comes to Gcore after three years at Lumen Technologies. He has expertise in helping enterprises and broadcasters to deliver their applications closer to users, a skill that will be essential […]
Despite the the new Serie A season kicking off this weekend, the TV and streaming rights for the Italian football league remain unsold – at least officially – across all Nordic countries. Whoever picks up the right to distribute the Italian top league will have a solid fan base of around a million interested viewers […]
Chyron has announced the appointment of Adam Bowley as Regional Sales Director for the UK and Nordics. Bowley comes to Chyron with over 23 years of experience in the industry, having worked across various roles in sports broadcasting, motion graphics, and strategic management. His background includes time spent as a graphics operator and designer at […]
For Nordic founders, London Tech Week (June 10th – 14th) may end up shaping the futures of their businesses. For visitors from the Nordics and Baltics, London is also special because it’s where Tech Nordic Advocates – Northern Europe’s largest – and only pan-Nordic/Baltic tech startup ecosystem originated. The first non-UK sibling of Tech London […]