Technicolor Creative Studios has commenced operating as a standalone company, following the distribution of 65 per cent of its shares by Technicolor (under the ticker symbol TCHCS) to its shareholders and the concurrent listing on Euronext Paris. The technical reference price for each Technicolor Creative Studios’ share (amounting to €1.9539 per share) for the opening […]
Technicolor’s CEO Richard Moat, speaking to analysts following on from his company’s financial results, said that Technicolor Creative Studios (TCS), a major supplier of VFX and post-production services to Netflix and other broadcasters, was still extremely busy. “In terms of the [content demand] pipelines, which we see for the remainder of this year and into […]
Entertainment technologist Technicolor is launching its new brand, VANTIVA, in the wake of the proposed spin-off of Technicolor Creative Studios (TCS) announced in February. The new brand will be comprised of the Connected Home and DVD Services operations. By the end of the third quarter, subject to shareholder approval, VANTIVA will also become the new […]
Technicolor, the Media and entertainment technologist, has published its results for the first quarter 2022. Revenues were at €756 million, approximately flat at constant exchange rates and up 6.6 per cent at current exchange rates. The company reported adjusted EBITDA of €55 million, up €16 million (+€11 million at constant exchange rate), with margin improving […]
Technicolor Connected Home has partnered with Bouygues Telecom – the network service providers in France with over 26.2 million fixed and mobile subscribers – to develop and deploy an Android 4K UHD STB integrated with Wi-Fi that delivers video experiences for consumers across the French market. The flexible open platform, called Bbox 4K HDR, allows […]
The Connected Home Division of Technicolor has announced the availability of Cobra 5G, an indoor customer premises equipment (CPE) solution that provides an ultimate fixed wireless access (FWA) modem and high-fidelity Wi-Fi router functionality in a single enclosure. The device addresses the connectivity and performance issues created by signal attenuation —or weakening—as traffic passes through […]
Technicolor is set to spin off and list its creative services division which includes its visual effects businesses. The move will mean a sell off of some 65 per cent of Technicolor Creative Studios with Technicolor holding on to 35 per cent. Technicolor will hold onto its Euronext stock market listing. The company, in a […]
Despite the proliferation of smart TVs, the market for STBs is still huge and a report from Global Market Insights (GMI) forecasts that STBs will expand again (after the pandemic saw reduced sales and installations) in many regions and the amrket will be worth $20 billion (€17.7bn) by 2028. The pandemic also saw the much-reported […]
Broadcasters, streaming service providers, and Smart TV manufacturers alike are re-positioning themselves to address evolving customer expectations in North America for higher quality video experiences. A broader discussion surrounding viewing standards has emerged to integrate emerging technologies, improve ease of customer use, and ensure compatibility and interoperability with new and legacy services. These were among […]
Technicolor delivered a positive third quarter 2021, and a significant improvement in profitability, despite supply constraint challenges affecting both Connecting Home and Technicolor Creative Studios. For the first nine months of the year, the Media and entertainment technologist reported: Revenues of €2,050 million, a 4.4 per cent decrease at constant exchange rate, negatively impacted by […]