WildBrain, a specialist in kids’ and family entertainment, has announced senior leadership changes and a streamlined business structure under a focused strategy designed to optimise its existing 360° IP management expertise and drive the growth of key WildBrain and partner franchises across its core capabilities of Content Creation, Audience Engagement and Global Licensing. As part […]
Evergent, a customer management and monetisation player for streaming and digital subscription businesses, has announced a partnership with Axinom, an expert in video streaming backends. The two companies will collaborate to provide the industry with reliable and flexible backend and agile monetisation tools. The partnership addresses growing customer requirements for modular and open solutions while […]
White Spark Pictures, the Australian-based VR and TV production company, has announced the launch of a new standalone technology business, Surround Sync. Led by COO and managing director Benn Ellard, the new company will be responsible for the delivery of White Spark Pictures’ game-changing, patent-pending Surround Sync technology to cinemas and other venues around the […]
Research conducted by the Motion Picture Licensing Company (MPLC), the UK’s leading licensor of ‘blanket’ public performance rights for TV shows and films, reveals that Brits love to watch TV and films when they’re out on the town. By way of background, in October 2022, more than a third of UK hospitality businesses said they […]
The Entertainment and Media (E&M) sector in Italy is worth over €35.9 billion, a value higher than pre-pandemic levels, thanks to a 3.7 per cent growth in 2022, according to research by PwC. The research analysed the performance of the 13 main segments – from cinema to music-radio-podcast, from video to books, and then periodicals, […]
Banijay Asia, the Indian content powerhouse, has announced its foray into Live Entertainment & Special Events, with an unforgettable pre-match entertainment ceremony at the historic India-Pakistan cricket match. Produced and executed by Banijay Asia, and orchestrated by BCCI, the star-studded event, titled “A Musical Odyssey,” took place at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, […]
FilmRise, the New York City-based film and television studio and streaming network, has entered into an exclusive worldwide distribution deal (excluding Australia and New Zealand) with The Wiggles, the long-running children’s entertainment group. The Wiggles are known for their infectious music and videos that have captivated and children aged 2-5 in territories across the globe […]
Netflix has revealed plans to launch entertainment-focused stores, where customers can shop, eat and immerse themselves in Netflix franchises such as Squid Game, Bridgerton and Stranger Things, via curated live experiences and performances. The first two stores, which will be branded ‘Netflix House’ are set to open in the US in 2025, with a global […]
3 Screen Solutions (3SS), a provider of software solutions for STBs, smart TV, multiscreen and in-vehicle entertainment, has selected Grey Juice Lab as its strategic partner to help expand content partnerships for the 3Ready entertainment platform. Chosen for its expertise in tailoring, implementing and operating digital content strategies, Grey Juice Lab will be instrumental in […]
The National Film and Television School (NFTS) has announced a partnership with Entertainment Partners (EP) which sees the entertainment payroll and production technology company join as a prominent new Patron of the School to nurture the next generation of creative talent. For over 46 years, Entertainment Partners has supplied software and insights to the film […]