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Veset powers MED.TV’s move to the cloud
loud playout solutions provider Veset was selected by Med.TV to distribute its
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rass Valley has just announced a sizeable advancement in Greek OB TRUCKS Greece gear-up G
linear and on-demand content over multiple platforms. Med.TV now operates its broadcast workflows entirely in the cloud using cloud- based playout solution Nimbus. Based in Malta, Med.TV is dedicated to showcasing the cultural heritage, natural beauty, vibrant traditions and Mediterranean way of life to a global audience. It does this through a range of live coverage, travelogues, culinary shows, business, lifestyle and cultural programming on its linear channel, as well as on demand. Med.TV distributes content across satellite TV, web, mobile and TV apps, and Nimbus has allowed it to optimise distribution for both traditional and modern viewing, enabling broad reach across both IP-based and legacy infrastructure. Nimbus has enabled Med.TV to manage its channels with on-air graphics and multi-user capabilities.
98 cameras provide the image quality and operational versatility required for today’s demanding live production environments. Whether they’re covering sports, cultural events or major international broadcasts, these cameras deliver consistent performance across multiple formats and frame rates.” The system was designed and integrated by Telmaco SA. Telmaco provided the full Grass Valley camera package and integration services, working closely alongside View Master Events to create a scalable and modern OB platform.
media production: the operation of the country’s first-ever fully equipped 4K UHD outside broadcast (OB) truck. Owned by Live Productions and operated by View Master Events, the truck has a full 12G UHD HDR signal chain centred on 12 Grass Valley LDX 98 cameras. John Zarganis, CEO at View Master Events, said: “We aimed to build a production platform that positions us as leaders in the Greek and broader regional markets. Grass Valley’s LDX
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ITV and Disney strike content-sharing deal
Bans for big platforms ouTube will be included in Australia’s world-first social media ban for children under 16, after the government ditched an exemption for the platform. The ban will also limit TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X and Snapchat, and is due to start in December. As part of the ban, teenagers will still be able to view YouTube videos, but will not be permitted to have an account, which is required for uploading content or interacting on the platform. YouTube – owned by Google – had argued that it should not be blocked for children as the platform ‘offers benefit and value to younger Australians: it’s not social media’. Y
isney+ and ITVX have forged an agreement to share content from each other’s
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services on their respective UK platforms. A curated and regularly refreshed selection of series and films from ITVX is now available on Disney+ and vice versa, under the respective banners Taste of ITVX and Taste of Disney+. The initiative brings together two of the UK’s most recognisable entertainment brands to expand viewer choice and celebrate the best of British and international storytelling, marking a further milestone in The Walt Disney Company and ITV’s long- standing relationship.
“This alliance allows us to show our complementary audiences a specially selected collection of titles, regularly updating, that gives a flavour of the range in our respective offerings. For us, this deal means even more great content for viewers,” said Kevin Lygo, managing director of media and entertainment, ITV.
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