Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has announced the appointment of Mukund Acharya as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective immediately. In his new role, Mukund will spearhead the company’s consolidated technology portfolio, encompassing the Enterprise Technology Group (ETG), LIV Technology, and Broadcast Operations and Network Engineering (B.O.N.E.). He will be responsible for driving SPNI’s digital transformation agenda, fostering innovation, and ensuring strategic alignment … [Read more...] about Mukund Acharya joins SPNI as Chief Technology Officer to drive technology-led transformation
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Zapping Sports Ecuador invests in PlayBox Neo Channel-in-a-Box to streamline content delivery
Leading South American internet subscription TV service provider Zapping Sports Ecuador has invested in a PlayBox Neo Channel-in-a-Box HD server to power its subscription-based online streaming service over the internet. Serving as the central hub of the organisation, the PlayBox Neo turnkey solution will control the entire ingest and streaming process of all content related to the Zapping Sports Channel in Ecuador. The channel is dedicated to the Professional Football League transmission from … [Read more...] about Zapping Sports Ecuador invests in PlayBox Neo Channel-in-a-Box to streamline content delivery
RIISE Productions expands globally, promotes Amy McCulloch as Global Head of Development
Australia-based production company RIISE Productions has announced its global expansion with the promotion of Amy McCulloch to Global Head of Development, Film and TV. RIISE Productions, part of RIISE World, creates original film and television IP with global talent, and is now in development with production companies internationally. Amy McCulloch joined RIISE after a long tenure at Disney AUNZ, where she created and produced several original scripted formats for digital and linear, filmed in … [Read more...] about RIISE Productions expands globally, promotes Amy McCulloch as Global Head of Development
Disguise Appoints Media and Entertainment Leader Jake Stone as New Senior VP of Commercial
Disguise, the leading platform and solutions provider driving the next generation of visual experiences, has appointed Jake Stone as its Senior Vice President of Commercial. In this role, Stone will lead the global sales and business development teams as they meet increased demand for Disguise’s offering, which drives unique location based experiences like Top of the Rock in New York City and live concert visuals for artists like Adele, as well as providing virtual production services for films … [Read more...] about Disguise Appoints Media and Entertainment Leader Jake Stone as New Senior VP of Commercial
Jeongnyeon Rides the Awards Wave: Nominated for Five Baeksang Arts Awards
Produced by Studio Dragon and streamed globally on both Disney+ and Hulu, Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born is making a strong impact on the awards circuit, earning major category nominations at the Baeksang Arts Awards following its nomination at the Banff Rockie Awards. According to the final nominee list released on the 7th, Jeongnyeoun: The Star is Born dominated with five nominations in four major categories at the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards. Director Jung Ji-in is nominated for Best Director, … [Read more...] about Jeongnyeon Rides the Awards Wave: Nominated for Five Baeksang Arts Awards
MetaMedia Founder and CEO Jason Brenek Departs Following Successful Integration with Qube Cinema
MetaMedia, the world’s first cloud-based platform for delivering movies, live events, targeted advertising and other premium content to cinemas, has announced the departure of its founder and CEO, Jason Brenek, following the successful acquisition and integration with Qube Cinema of MetaMedia's global operations, which spanned 600 top global cinemas across more than 30 leading cinema chains. Brenek leaves behind a legacy of bold innovation and resilience that transformed how content is … [Read more...] about MetaMedia Founder and CEO Jason Brenek Departs Following Successful Integration with Qube Cinema
