Telefónica consolidates transformation with solid fiscal 2018
Major Businesses
21-02-2019
As it posted its 2018 results, global telco Telefónica believes that the company has passed the halfway mark in its corporate transformation.
DRG announces new commercial director
Major Businesses
21-02-2019
In response to what it says are industry and market changes as well as developments within the company as it continues to evolve from a traditional distributor to wide-ranging content business, DRG has promoted Adam Barth as commercial director.
back2back opens regional audio and dubbing house
Infrastructure
21-02-2019
UK-based independent entertainment production company back2back has announced the opening a brand new audio facility.
Netflix acquires Chinese film The Wandering Earth
Programming
21-02-2019
Mandarin science fiction film The Wandering Earth is heading to Netflix, fresh from its cinema debut during Lunar New Year.
Sri Lanka’s Dialog to offer ZEE5
VOD
21-02-2019
India’s ZEE5 video streaming platform is now available in Sri Lanka, following a tie-up with telco Dialog Axiata.
OSN rolls out low cost package for Saudi Arabia
Pay-TV
21-02-2019
Middle East pay-TV operator OSN is officially launching El Farq (The Difference), a low cost contract-free package for viewers in Saudi Arabia.
iflix continues Indonesian focus with Screenplay Films tie-up
Deals
21-02-2019
Southeast Asian video-on-demand (VOD) service iflix is augmenting its Indonesian line-up this year with a range of free programming in collaboration with Screenplay Films.
Brazil bounces back in home video market
Media Analysis
21-02-2019
After a very challenging 2018 which saw significant falls in consumer spend, Brazil’s video entertainment market is now showing pockets of growth and a path to recovery according to a new video insights report from Futuresource Consulting.
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