Sky Vision summons Devils
Programming
19-05-2019
The production and distribution arm of pay-TV provider Sky, Sky Vision, and its Italian subsidiary Sky Italia, have given a first look at its new financial thriller Devils at the LA Screenings 2019.
Lionsgate leaps in value after CBS Starz bid
Major Businesses
19-05-2019
The US media mega M&A frenzy shows no sign of abating and the latest example comes in the form of a spike in the stock of Lionsgate after details have emerged of a potential bid from broadcaster CBS for its Starz content division.
Mediapro bolsters immersive offering with Visyon acquisition
Major Businesses
18-05-2019
Accelerating its strategy of evolving its role as a content producer and aiming to reinforce its leadership in the production of VR and AR content, Mediapro has acquired immersive audiovisual company Visyon.
Globo, Sony to develop English-language series
Deals
18-05-2019
Brazil’s Globo and Sony Pictures Television (SPT) have announced a multi-project deal to co-develop and co-produce two English-language scripted dramas, with a third project forthcoming.
Telemundo to air investigative look inside the cartel
Programming
18-05-2019
Noticias Telemundo Investiga, the investigative news unit for US Hispanic broadcaster Telemundo, is prepping Reclutado por el narco, a series of three reports based on the first testimony to the media by a hit man for the Jalisco Nueva Generación Cartel (CJNG).
Sony, CSS form Crackle Plus JV; Crackle shows profit in Q1
VOD
18-05-2019
Sony Pictures Television (SPT) and Chicken Soup for the Soul (CSS) Entertainment are creating a joint venture dubbed Crackle Plus.
IKEA on top as Game of Thrones ads catch fire on social media
Ratings/Measurement
17-05-2019
The epic global smash may be coming to an end but Games of Thrones is certainly going out with a bang in terms of not only ratings but also advertising and social engagement.
Sony, Microsoft announce collaboration for DTC services
Infrastructure
17-05-2019
Aiming to provide secure and available platforms for the imminent new services, Sony Corporation and Microsoft are to partner on new innovations to enhance customer experiences on direct-to-consumer entertainment and AI solutions.
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