SMPTE Picks Governors-at-Large
The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers Board of Governors has named the Society’s 2016 directors and has appointed two new governors-at-large.
Chris Fetner of Netflix and Leon Silverman of Disney (…)
Seal Cast as Pontius Pilate in “The Passion”
Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Seal has been cast in the role of Pontius Pilate in The Passion, Fox’s live musical event airing live from New Orleans. The Passion, written by (…)
What To Watch— and What’s Being Watched — During Midseason 2016
Midseason is in full swing, with the U.S. broadcast and cable networks premiering their new series nearly every day. Traditionally, midseason shows replace those that have been canceled during the fall (…)
Up the Ladder: Vibrant TV, 7 Wonder
Vibrant TV has appointed Jessica Hoyt as vice president of Program Acquisitions, effective immediately. Based in the Vibrant TV Chicago headquarters, Hoyt reports directly to network Chief Executive Officer Dan Zifkin. Advertiser-supported (…)
Canal Once Premieres Documentary Series “Artes”
Mexico’s public broadcasting network Canal Once will premiere the second season of Artes on Wednesday, February 1 at 6:30 p.m. PT/9:30 p.m. ET, on the network’s international signal serving the U.S. (…)
Season Three of Star China’s “Sing My Song” Debuts
The third season of Star China’s format Sing My Song debuted CCTV 3 on January 29 in China, at 7:30 pm. Sing My Song is a studio-based music contest. Musicians (…)
Kabillion Launches Roku App Through Future Today Partnership
Splash Entertainment’s VOD kids network Kabillion has formed a strategic partnership with video technology and distribution company Future Today Inc. The deal sees the creation of the new Kabillion (…)
Eutelsat to Sponsor New Europe Market
Satellite operator Eutelsat and the New Europe Market have renewed their partnership for the diamond sponsorship. The market, which focuses on the Central and Eastern Europe region is in (…)
The Orchard Snags North American Rights to Life, Animated
Independent film, TV and music distribution company The Orchard has reached an agreement with A&E IndieFilms to acquire all North American distribution rights to director Roger Ross Williams’ documentary Life, (…)
Reiner Moritz: VideoAge MIP-TV Issue’s Hall of Fame Honoree
Germany’s Reiner Moritz is VideoAge’s MIP-TV Issue International TV Distribution Hall of Fame honoree. Reiner is world-renowned for his arts programs that he now sells under the London-based Poorhouse International. (…)