A+E inks multi-territory deal for Prime history shows
Deals
20-04-2019
Paris, LA-based distributor and producer Prime Entertainment Group has announced a multi-territory deal signed with A+E Networks UK for six hours of its best-selling History programmes.
YouTube to live stream Coachella Weekend 2 for first time
Programming
19-04-2019
After a record-breaking first weekend of the music festival live stream that generated over 82 million live views — an increase of over 90% compared with the previous year — YouTube is to live stream for the first time the second weekend of Coachella.
4K 4Charity races past $1MN at NAB 2019
4K/UltraHD
19-04-2019
The 4K 4Charity Fun Run held on 9 April at the 2019 NAB Show has broken records for participants and has now seen cumulative gross proceeds exceed more than $1 million.
Netflix to expand New York City presence with new production hub
Major Businesses
19-04-2019
In a move that is thought likely to result in the creation of hundreds of jobs and up to $100 million in investment to the city, Netflix is to expand its presence in New York with a new production hub.
Intel strengthens video offering with Omnitek acquisition
Major Businesses
19-04-2019
In a move that the chip giant describes as a great complement to its FPGA business, Intel has announced the acquisition of optimised video technology firm Omnitek.
Intelsat loses 29e satellite
Satellite
19-04-2019
Just over a week after it first reported trouble with the craft, Intelsat has conceded that the anomaly it revealed with its 29e satellite has resulted in a total loss of service.
Entertainment as well-loved as ever
Media Analysis
19-04-2019
Genre fragmentation and the imminent end of traditional programming have long been predicted, but research from Médiamétrie has found that in all of the world’s major TV markets entertainment shows still capture huge audiences.
Digistor to bring VITEC to Oz
Deals
19-04-2019
VITEC has inked a distribution partnership with Digistor in Australia and New Zealand.
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