The on-off merger between tow Indian entertainment giant, Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEEL) and Sony Corp’s India production and broadcasting divisions is again at risk of collapsing. Local reports say that time is running out to conclude the agreement which – if successful – will create a $10 billion media giant. There are many unresolved issues, […]
Sony Pictures Entertainment has unveiled the centennial logo for Columbia Pictures, ahead of its 100th year anniversary on January 10th 2024. The timeless form of the Columbia Pictures historic ‘Lady with the Torch’ iconography inspired the 100th year logo design. “There is one thing that separates a major studio from all other content producers: history. […]
Danish public broadcaster TV 2, Sony Corporation, Sony subsidiary Nevion, Radio Access Network (RAN) software specialist Node-H, and Cumucore, a non-public network (NPN) provider have conducted a successful proof of concept (PoC) using the wireless technology in a live studio environment. The test demonstrated that 5G connectivity could potentially be used in any live production, […]
The CCMA group (Corporació Catalana de Mitjans Audiovisuals) and Sony are collaborating with system integrator Unitecnic to provide the news channel 3/24 with the technology and infrastructure necessary for the transition to IP. CCMA decided a few years ago that its future involved a transformation to IP. To undertake this major project of upgrading its […]
During the long merger discussions between Zee Entertainment and Sony Pictures Networks India, it had always been stated that Zee’s MD Punit Goenka would head up the combined business once the merger wrapped. That plan seems to now be revised and there are widespread reports that Sony Group wants to place its own man into […]
In celebration of Diwali, from November 6th – 20th, Virgin Media TV customers can access 15 premium Asian TV channels at no extra cost. The channels included are part of Virgin Media’s Asian Mela bundle, which usually costs £12 per month and offers customers the latest Indian films, dramas, comedy shows and more. Viewers can […]
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has entered into an agreement to acquire iSIZE, a UK-based company specialising in deep learning for video delivery. iSIZE builds AI-powered solutions to deliver bitrate savings and quality improvements for the media and entertainment industry. SIE says the acquisition provides it with significant expertise in applying machine learning to video processing, […]
A major impediment to the closing of the long-awaited merger between Zee Entertainment and Sony’s Indian channel business has been removed. Indian regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), which had – in effect – banned Punit Goenka, the current MD/CEO at Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEEL) has been lifted after an appeal. Goenka […]
The on/off and much-delayed merger plan between Sony Pictures India and Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEEL) could wrap during November according to reports out of Mumbai. The merger, which would create an entertainment and media giant in India, has been beset by legal problems and investigations by various regulators. Proposed back in 2021, the merged entity […]
Sony has continued its relationship with Vatican Media, the official institution within the Vatican responsible for broadcasting the Pope and the Vatican’s activity, by upgrading its broadcast system. The institution, previously called Centro Televisivo Vaticano, aims to make the look and feel of the Vatican accessible worldwide, and to provide high-quality footage for the historical […]