NBCUniversal International Networks

Aliwko, A New Filipino AVOD Channel Now Available on Sling Freestream

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Media Distribution (IMD), part of NBCUniversal International Networks and DTC, announces the launch of its latest AVOD offering, Aliwko, on Sling Freestream.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Media Distribution (IMD), part of NBCUniversal International Networks and DTC, announces the launch of its latest AVOD offering, Aliwko, on Sling Freestream.
  • A new destination for popular Filipino entertainment, at launch Aliwko features movies, dramas, and lifestyle programming from IMD content partner ABS-CBN.
  • Aliwko is now available on Sling Freestream, SLING TV's free advertising-supported streaming television service, alongside IMD's Chinese AVOD channel, Jubao.
  • Sling Freestream users now have the opportunity to stream a vast library of premiere Filipino content through Aliwko.

NantStudios Builds Groundbreaking Virtual Production Stages in Australia; World’s Largest LED Volume

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Monday, March 13, 2023
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NantStudios , a leading technology-driven virtual production studio based in Los Angeles, announced today that the company, through its wholly owned Australian subsidiary, has built two new LED in-camera VFX stages at Docklands Studios located in Melbourne, Australia, and will operate the world’s largest LED volume .

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  • NantStudios , a leading technology-driven virtual production studio based in Los Angeles, announced today that the company, through its wholly owned Australian subsidiary, has built two new LED in-camera VFX stages at Docklands Studios located in Melbourne, Australia, and will operate the world’s largest LED volume .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230313005280/en/
    UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group, and Matchbox Pictures chose NantStudios as the virtual production vendor for upcoming projects set to shoot in the State of Victoria.
  • The NantStudios stages will be available to both local and international productions considering locating in Australia’s State of Victoria.
  • NantStudios is led by Michele B. Chan Soon-Shiong, President; Gary Marshall, VP, of Virtual Production; and Keaton Heinrichs, VP, of Operations & Business Development, and is part of the NantWorks ecosystem of companies.

JUBAO LAUNCHES ON PLEX JUST IN TIME FOR LUNAR NEW YEAR

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jubao, the premier Chinese-language AVOD entertainment service from International Media Distribution (IMD) – part of NBCUniversal International Networks and DTC – has been added to global streaming media platform Plex as a live streaming channel in the U.S. market, just in time for Lunar New Year.

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  • Jubao means "collection of treasures'' in Mandarin, a nod to the service's variety of top-quality offerings.
  • The majority of content on Jubao's live channel on Plex is fully English accessible, with programming primarily in Chinese with English subtitles.
  • Additionally, Lunar New Year staple and world renowned CMG Spring Gala Festival will be available on Jubao on Plex after January 22.
  • Chinese TV fans can start watching Jubao by downloading the Plex app on their favorite platform or by visiting https://www.plex.tv for more information.

Thunderbird Entertainment’s Great Pacific Media Strengthens Leadership Team with Executive Promotions

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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Great Pacific Media (GPM), the unscripted content arm of Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (TSXV:TBRD, OTC:THBRF) (Thunderbird or the Company), is pleased to announce two key promotions that will further strengthen its leadership team.

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  • Great Pacific Media (GPM), the unscripted content arm of Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (TSXV:TBRD, OTC:THBRF) (Thunderbird or the Company), is pleased to announce two key promotions that will further strengthen its leadership team.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220817005037/en/
    Lindsay Macadam, Executive Vice President of Great Pacific Media (Photo: Business Wire)
    Lindsay Macadam moves up to Executive Vice President of GPM from the role of Senior Vice President of Content & Business Development.
  • She is now heading up production legal across all program genres, overseeing a team at Thunderbird that supports Atomic Cartoons and Thunderbird Distribution and supporting the business affairs team at GPM.
  • The Company develops, produces, and distributes its content through its various divisions, including Thunderbird Kids & Family (Atomic Cartoons), Thunderbird Unscripted (Great Pacific Media), Thunderbird Scripted and Thunderbird Distribution.

JUBAO LAUNCHES ON SLING TV

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jubao, the premier Chinese-language AVOD entertainment service from International Media Distribution (IMD) – part of NBCUniversal International Networks and DTC – has been added to SLING TV East Asian subscription packages. Jubao features hit movies and binge-worthy drama series from top content producers in China and Hong Kong. Jubao means "collection of treasures'' in Mandarin, a nod to the service's variety of top-quality offerings.

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  • Jubao features hit movies and binge-worthy drama series from top content producers in China and Hong Kong.
  • Jubao means "collection of treasures'' in Mandarin, a nod to the service's variety of top-quality offerings.
  • SLING TV subscribers can now access premium television dramas and movies from Chinese-language AVOD service Jubao.
  • "IMD is thrilled to bring Jubao to SLING users across the United States,"commented Chris Taylor, Managing Director, Distribution and Networks & DTC ANZ and IMD US.

VIQ Solutions Announces Changes to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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(VIQ, VIQ Solutions or the Company) (TSX:VQS and NASDAQ:VQS), a global provider of secure, AI-driven, digital voice and video capture technology and transcription services, today announces the appointment of a new member to its Board of Directors (the Board), effective April 5th, 2022.

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  • (VIQ, VIQ Solutions or the Company) (TSX:VQS and NASDAQ:VQS), a global provider of secure, AI-driven, digital voice and video capture technology and transcription services, today announces the appointment of a new member to its Board of Directors (the Board), effective April 5th, 2022.
  • The Company also announces the resignation of Mike Kessel from the Board, effective April 5th, 2022.
  • Ms. Fellowes is a seasoned corporate executive with significant leadership experience in Asia, who will assist VIQ in achieving its Australasia growth plans, said Larry Taylor, VIQs Chair of the Board.
  • VIQ Solutions is a global provider of secure, AI-driven, digital voice and video capture technology and transcription services.