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Take 1 turns focus to localisation and access services

Take 1  is aggressively developing and expanding their existing localisation and access service divisions. The new business focus caters for the growing demand for global content and has already resulted in several new appointments, technology acquisitions and partnerships. Take 1 is best known for providing transcription and translation services to media and entertainment companies including […]

September 16, 2021

Little French Fish to have European premiere on ShortsTV

London-based filmmaker Eva Lanska’s award-winning drama short Little French Fish will have its European premiere on leading short movie entertainment network ShortsTV on September 19th. The film first premiered on ShortsTV in North America on September 9, 2021 on DirecTV, AT&T U-Verse, Google Fiber, Frontier Communications and Hotwire. LittleFrenchFish draws attention to the global stigma against interracial marriages by exploring […]

September 16, 2021

Helen Mirren to host Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses

Hollywood actress Dame Helen Mirren is set to host Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses, the official title of the upcoming competition series that will showcase ultimate fan glory on a never-before-seen scale. This special four-part event will unveil Wizarding World fans willing to put their Harry Potter knowledge to the test for the ultimate honor […]

September 16, 2021

Vixen Media Group releases new film starring Jia Lissa

Vixen Media Group, a specialist in luxury adult entertainment, announced the exclusive debut of ‘Jia’, a full-length film showcasing 2020 XBIZ Europa Awards Female Performer of the Year and European sensation, Jia Lissa. Produced and directed by Julia Grandi, the new feature length film is an exclusive crossover showcase and will be released as a […]

September 15, 2021

Zype acquires MAZ Systems

Zype, the video API and infrastructure platform, has acquired MAZ Systems, an OTT app publishing platform for connected TV and mobile devices. With MAZ, Zype adds no-code OTT TV and mobile app automation to help enterprise video publishers create streaming experiences for the billions of people who watch streaming video every day. The combination of […]

September 15, 2021

CSSA partners with Plume

CSSA, a national supplier dedicated to utility-based broadband service providers, has announced a partnership with personalized smart services pioneer, Plume. This new collaboration is designed to enable service providers operating in the utilities space to monetize smart homes and small businesses by providing access to new services that leverage broadband to provide – among many […]

September 15, 2021

Extreme E generates €47m economic impact for first event

YouGov Sport, the international research and data analytics organisation, has revealed its overall assessment of the economic impact of Extreme E’s inaugural event in Saudi Arabia in April, calculating the total to be more than €47 million – the total economic boost the X Prix contributed to the host country. Using its unparalleled access to […]

September 15, 2021

BAFTA to host career retrospective with Daniel Craig supported by TCL Mobile

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has announced that Daniel Craig will discuss his career live on stage at an intimate ‘BAFTA: A Life in Pictures’ event supported by TCL Mobile on September 24th. The event will take place at ODEON Luxe Leicester Square, Home of Premieres. Radio DJ and TV presenter […]

September 15, 2021

New rules to protect ‘distinctively British’ public service broadcasting 

Media Minister John Whittingdale has announced new measures to protect the creation of uniquely British TV, and help public service broadcasters (PSBs) compete with the US streaming giants in the digital age. Shows such as Dr Who, Downton Abbey, Great British Bake Off, Top Gear, The Bodyguard and Planet Earth have been huge international hits […]

September 15, 2021By Sanjeev Bhavnani

AWS Launches Amazon EC2 VT1 Instances

AWS has announced the availability of Amazon EC2 VT1 instances, making live multi-stream video transcoding with resolutions up to 4K UHD easier and more cost effective. The release arrives as a growing wave of content creators and live broadcasters look to feed the rapidly increasing global demand for video content, delivering great image quality, without […]

September 15, 2021