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  • Polish Broadcaster TVN to unveil original documentary series ‘(l)egend’ on its OTT platform

    Polish Broadcaster TVN to unveil original documentary series ‘(l)egend’ on its OTT platform

    MUMBAI: Polish broadcaster TVN S.A., part of the Scripps Networks Interactive family, continues to expand the high-quality offerings for its subscribers with a new, original documentary series set to debut on its OTT platform, player.pl, April 16.

    “With 30 episodes, “(L)egend” takes viewers behind the scenes of Poland’s Legia Warsaw football team, which boasts 100 years of history, 11 Polish championships titles and is the all-time leader of The Ekstraklasa league, with millions of supporters in Poland and beyond.

    “(L)egend” reveals that Legia Warsaw is not only defined by its players and coaching staff, but rather far more goes into the football club’s identity and history. It’s about the fans, devotion and colors of the club… the respect manifested towards players and legends… the anger after defeat… the euphoria after victory. It’s the raw emotion accompanying the football team on a daily basis.

    Featured in this series are such legends as Lucjan Brychczy and current team captain, Jakub Rzeźniczak, as well as ordinary fans, such as Ela Mrowińska, whose parents gave the name in honor of Legia — each presenting the history of their beloved club through the prism of their own experience.

    TVN board member for digital and e – commerce Christian Anting said, “Our original ‘(L)egend’ documentary series brings a whole new quality to the Polish market of sports TV programs. Never before have the identity and emotions of the football club been presented in such extensive and diversified way. By premiering the series on player.pl, we give viewers around the world, regardless of location, a chance to learn about the unique history of Legia Warsaw. Projects such as ‘(L)egend’ are a great way to honor and support sports organizations, while expanding our extensive offer.”

    Legia Warszawa S.A deputy CEO Jakub Szumielewicz said,  “We are very proud that – thanks to the ‘(L)egend’ series – we are able to familiarize more than seven million Poles with the magnificent, 100-year history of Legia Warsaw. We established our cooperation with Player.pl, because we wanted to choose the media capable of carrying out such a huge educational mission. We believe that viewers will not only join in the common celebration of Legia Warsaw’s important anniversary, but will also participate in creating the new history of the team, taking into account its DNA.”

    Viewers can keep up with the “(L)egend” series by registering on player.pl platform free of charge. The first episode will be available April 16. Additionally, every user who registers on player.pl will be able to visit a special website dedicated to the 100-year history of Legia Warsaw. This website, launching April 16 as well, will feature additional material showing the world of emotions related to supporting the team.

     

  • Polish Broadcaster TVN to unveil original documentary series ‘(l)egend’ on its OTT platform

    Polish Broadcaster TVN to unveil original documentary series ‘(l)egend’ on its OTT platform

    MUMBAI: Polish broadcaster TVN S.A., part of the Scripps Networks Interactive family, continues to expand the high-quality offerings for its subscribers with a new, original documentary series set to debut on its OTT platform, player.pl, April 16.

    “With 30 episodes, “(L)egend” takes viewers behind the scenes of Poland’s Legia Warsaw football team, which boasts 100 years of history, 11 Polish championships titles and is the all-time leader of The Ekstraklasa league, with millions of supporters in Poland and beyond.

    “(L)egend” reveals that Legia Warsaw is not only defined by its players and coaching staff, but rather far more goes into the football club’s identity and history. It’s about the fans, devotion and colors of the club… the respect manifested towards players and legends… the anger after defeat… the euphoria after victory. It’s the raw emotion accompanying the football team on a daily basis.

    Featured in this series are such legends as Lucjan Brychczy and current team captain, Jakub Rzeźniczak, as well as ordinary fans, such as Ela Mrowińska, whose parents gave the name in honor of Legia — each presenting the history of their beloved club through the prism of their own experience.

    TVN board member for digital and e – commerce Christian Anting said, “Our original ‘(L)egend’ documentary series brings a whole new quality to the Polish market of sports TV programs. Never before have the identity and emotions of the football club been presented in such extensive and diversified way. By premiering the series on player.pl, we give viewers around the world, regardless of location, a chance to learn about the unique history of Legia Warsaw. Projects such as ‘(L)egend’ are a great way to honor and support sports organizations, while expanding our extensive offer.”

    Legia Warszawa S.A deputy CEO Jakub Szumielewicz said,  “We are very proud that – thanks to the ‘(L)egend’ series – we are able to familiarize more than seven million Poles with the magnificent, 100-year history of Legia Warsaw. We established our cooperation with Player.pl, because we wanted to choose the media capable of carrying out such a huge educational mission. We believe that viewers will not only join in the common celebration of Legia Warsaw’s important anniversary, but will also participate in creating the new history of the team, taking into account its DNA.”

    Viewers can keep up with the “(L)egend” series by registering on player.pl platform free of charge. The first episode will be available April 16. Additionally, every user who registers on player.pl will be able to visit a special website dedicated to the 100-year history of Legia Warsaw. This website, launching April 16 as well, will feature additional material showing the world of emotions related to supporting the team.

     

  • VOOT plans to launch separate app for kids

    VOOT plans to launch separate app for kids

    MUMBAI: Viacom 18’s latest offering, its OTT arm VOOT, is banking heavily on the network’s rich kids content. Not only that, it plans to go beyond the network’s flagship shows like Motu Patlu and Shiva, and acquire kids content from an array of producers, small and large.

    The OTT player has already acquired digital rights to internationally acclaimed properties like Pokémon and Chhota Bheem for the platform that went live yesterday.

    “The idea is to bring together the top character shows under one digital platform to make the most of this booming market for kids content online with the aim being a market leader in the domain,” said Viacom 18 Digital Ventures COO Gaurav Gandhi.

    When quizzed about the possibility of VOOT launching a separate app for kids, Gandhi shared that they are considering it ‘within a year’s’ time. Currently the OTT platform has a separate section for kids’ content within the same app.

     

  • VOOT plans to launch separate app for kids

    VOOT plans to launch separate app for kids

    MUMBAI: Viacom 18’s latest offering, its OTT arm VOOT, is banking heavily on the network’s rich kids content. Not only that, it plans to go beyond the network’s flagship shows like Motu Patlu and Shiva, and acquire kids content from an array of producers, small and large.

    The OTT player has already acquired digital rights to internationally acclaimed properties like Pokémon and Chhota Bheem for the platform that went live yesterday.

    “The idea is to bring together the top character shows under one digital platform to make the most of this booming market for kids content online with the aim being a market leader in the domain,” said Viacom 18 Digital Ventures COO Gaurav Gandhi.

    When quizzed about the possibility of VOOT launching a separate app for kids, Gandhi shared that they are considering it ‘within a year’s’ time. Currently the OTT platform has a separate section for kids’ content within the same app.

     

  • TO THE NEW launches VideoReady

    TO THE NEW launches VideoReady

    MUMBAI: One of the leading digital services company TO THE NEW has launched VideoReady, a turnkey TV Everywhere/OTT solution.

    VideoReady is a flexible and robust video product that helps prepare, manage, deliver and monetize digital video content. VideoReady provides different experiences and features for full coverage of a pure play OTT service for content owners and broadcasters, while a comprehensive TVE solution with near TV experience for operators. The solution that comes with rich and intuitive multiscreen OTT/TV Everywhere reference applications can quickly adapt to client’s branding and can be customized for a faster time to market.

    “We have always been at the digital forefront and VideoReady is a testimony of our expertise in Video domain. The Turnkey OTT solution comes with a suite of multiscreen reference applications and enables OTT services to be launched in less than 6 weeks. Our aim with VideoReady is to simplify the Video OTT delivery eco-system and create solutions that can travel across domains and geographies,” said TO THE NEW video solutions EVP Dave Maan.

    “OTT video services and TVE will have close to 200 million users globally by 2019 contributing to a total of $ 37 billion online video market in revenues. These numbers are huge and looking at the current surge in usage and paid online subscriptions, the business case looks much stronger. This clearly indicates that cord cutting is happening as we speak, and content companies need to move much faster to provide compelling services to digital consumers to ensure sustainability in business,” said TO THE NEW CEO Deepak Mittal.

    At the upcoming Broadcast Asia 2016, TO THE NEW will demonstrate VideoReady and how it simplifies the entire OTT and TVE ecosystem and enables content owners and operators launch, manage and grow their online video offerings across platforms.

  • TO THE NEW launches VideoReady

    TO THE NEW launches VideoReady

    MUMBAI: One of the leading digital services company TO THE NEW has launched VideoReady, a turnkey TV Everywhere/OTT solution.

    VideoReady is a flexible and robust video product that helps prepare, manage, deliver and monetize digital video content. VideoReady provides different experiences and features for full coverage of a pure play OTT service for content owners and broadcasters, while a comprehensive TVE solution with near TV experience for operators. The solution that comes with rich and intuitive multiscreen OTT/TV Everywhere reference applications can quickly adapt to client’s branding and can be customized for a faster time to market.

    “We have always been at the digital forefront and VideoReady is a testimony of our expertise in Video domain. The Turnkey OTT solution comes with a suite of multiscreen reference applications and enables OTT services to be launched in less than 6 weeks. Our aim with VideoReady is to simplify the Video OTT delivery eco-system and create solutions that can travel across domains and geographies,” said TO THE NEW video solutions EVP Dave Maan.

    “OTT video services and TVE will have close to 200 million users globally by 2019 contributing to a total of $ 37 billion online video market in revenues. These numbers are huge and looking at the current surge in usage and paid online subscriptions, the business case looks much stronger. This clearly indicates that cord cutting is happening as we speak, and content companies need to move much faster to provide compelling services to digital consumers to ensure sustainability in business,” said TO THE NEW CEO Deepak Mittal.

    At the upcoming Broadcast Asia 2016, TO THE NEW will demonstrate VideoReady and how it simplifies the entire OTT and TVE ecosystem and enables content owners and operators launch, manage and grow their online video offerings across platforms.

  • Balaji Telefilms completes fund raise of Rs 150.08 crore for Alt Digital Media

    Balaji Telefilms completes fund raise of Rs 150.08 crore for Alt Digital Media

    MUMBAI: Balaji Telefilms Limited (Balaji Telefilms) has completed the fund raising exercise of Rs. 150.08 crore for its digital venture ALT Digital Media. 1,07,20,000 equity shares  representing 14.1 per cent of  the  equity share  capital of the  company, each having  face  value  of  Rs. 2  each,   have   been   issued   and  allotted  on preferential basis  at  a price  of  Rs. 140  each  for  a total consideration of  Rs. 150.08 crore The shares were issued to  Atyant Capital India Fund  – I, Vanderbilt University, GHILTP Ltd., GHIHSP Ltd. and  GHIERP Ltd. 

    The equity shares   will be locked-in for  a period  of one year  from the  date  of trading approval.

    The proceeds of the issue will be used to catapult the launch and growth of ALT Digital Media Entertainment Limited (ALT Digital Media), Balaji Telefilm’s foray into the B2C digital content business segment touted as the next growth driver for the Company. The board of  directors of  the  company has approved investment of  Rs. 150  crore  in  ALT Digital Media ALT Digital Media  will create  its own  highly differentiated, original digital content platform for the  entire connected ecosystem spanning mobiles, computers, tablets, smart TVs and  game  stations.

    Commenting on the completion of the fund raise, Balaji Telefilms group CEO  Sameer Nair, said, “We are delighted to have completed this fund raising to  support our  growth aspirations through ALT  Digital Media. 

    We are now on a fast track mode to roll out the ALT Digital OTT platform which is set to redefine the entertainment viewing experience of Indian in India and  across the globe.”

    The transaction was facilitated by Axis Capital Limited, being the sole investment banker and advisor for the fund raise.

  • Balaji Telefilms completes fund raise of Rs 150.08 crore for Alt Digital Media

    Balaji Telefilms completes fund raise of Rs 150.08 crore for Alt Digital Media

    MUMBAI: Balaji Telefilms Limited (Balaji Telefilms) has completed the fund raising exercise of Rs. 150.08 crore for its digital venture ALT Digital Media. 1,07,20,000 equity shares  representing 14.1 per cent of  the  equity share  capital of the  company, each having  face  value  of  Rs. 2  each,   have   been   issued   and  allotted  on preferential basis  at  a price  of  Rs. 140  each  for  a total consideration of  Rs. 150.08 crore The shares were issued to  Atyant Capital India Fund  – I, Vanderbilt University, GHILTP Ltd., GHIHSP Ltd. and  GHIERP Ltd. 

    The equity shares   will be locked-in for  a period  of one year  from the  date  of trading approval.

    The proceeds of the issue will be used to catapult the launch and growth of ALT Digital Media Entertainment Limited (ALT Digital Media), Balaji Telefilm’s foray into the B2C digital content business segment touted as the next growth driver for the Company. The board of  directors of  the  company has approved investment of  Rs. 150  crore  in  ALT Digital Media ALT Digital Media  will create  its own  highly differentiated, original digital content platform for the  entire connected ecosystem spanning mobiles, computers, tablets, smart TVs and  game  stations.

    Commenting on the completion of the fund raise, Balaji Telefilms group CEO  Sameer Nair, said, “We are delighted to have completed this fund raising to  support our  growth aspirations through ALT  Digital Media. 

    We are now on a fast track mode to roll out the ALT Digital OTT platform which is set to redefine the entertainment viewing experience of Indian in India and  across the globe.”

    The transaction was facilitated by Axis Capital Limited, being the sole investment banker and advisor for the fund raise.

  • Vuclip to launch cricket comedy show ‘What The Duck’ on OTT

    Vuclip to launch cricket comedy show ‘What The Duck’ on OTT

    MUMBAI: Premium video on demand service for emerging markets, Vuclip announced the unveiling of Viu Originals on its OTT platform Viu with the cricket comedy chat show series ‘What The Duck’. Hosted by Vikram Sathaye, the show will be produced and co-created by Fluence. Vuclip says that CA Media Digital’s celebrity network will feature cricketing greats such as Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Zaheer Khan, Harbhajan Singh, Gautam Gambhir, Murali Karthik, Irfan Pathan among others.

    The quirky chat show hosted by Vikram Sathaye, stand-up comedian, cricket humourist and author of the best seller How Sachin Destroyed My Life will be the first offering from Viu Originals. Each episode will have a total run time of 13 minutes.

    At the intersection of cricket and comedy, ‘What The Duck’, is a freewheeling chat show that will reveal the funnier side of India’s cricketing legends. A dream come true for cricket fans, the show marries two of India’s greatest passions – cricket and entertainment. Laced with the host’s signature humour, each installment of the ten-episode series will feature a cricket celebrity along with some fascinating anecdotes and insightful stories. New episodes will be uploaded each week on Viu.

    The series kicks off today on Viu with the interview of the Nawab of Najafgarh, Virender Sehwag opening the series innings in the same swashbuckling manner that he did on the cricket field. It will be available exclusively only on Viu.

  • Vuclip to launch cricket comedy show ‘What The Duck’ on OTT

    Vuclip to launch cricket comedy show ‘What The Duck’ on OTT

    MUMBAI: Premium video on demand service for emerging markets, Vuclip announced the unveiling of Viu Originals on its OTT platform Viu with the cricket comedy chat show series ‘What The Duck’. Hosted by Vikram Sathaye, the show will be produced and co-created by Fluence. Vuclip says that CA Media Digital’s celebrity network will feature cricketing greats such as Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Zaheer Khan, Harbhajan Singh, Gautam Gambhir, Murali Karthik, Irfan Pathan among others.

    The quirky chat show hosted by Vikram Sathaye, stand-up comedian, cricket humourist and author of the best seller How Sachin Destroyed My Life will be the first offering from Viu Originals. Each episode will have a total run time of 13 minutes.

    At the intersection of cricket and comedy, ‘What The Duck’, is a freewheeling chat show that will reveal the funnier side of India’s cricketing legends. A dream come true for cricket fans, the show marries two of India’s greatest passions – cricket and entertainment. Laced with the host’s signature humour, each installment of the ten-episode series will feature a cricket celebrity along with some fascinating anecdotes and insightful stories. New episodes will be uploaded each week on Viu.

    The series kicks off today on Viu with the interview of the Nawab of Najafgarh, Virender Sehwag opening the series innings in the same swashbuckling manner that he did on the cricket field. It will be available exclusively only on Viu.