Xstream, provider of OTT and TV Everywhere services as well as the video management platform, Xstream MediaMaker, and Deluxe OnDemand, a provider of video workflow and content-supply solutions, are teaming up to offer clients a powerful solution to create a compelling and personalized OTT service to their viewers, on all devices, anytime and anywhere.
The Xstream MediaMaker and Deluxe OnDemand joint solution spans the OTT ecosystem, from pre-ingest to play-out. The combined solution features best-in-breed internet TV software and personalized, interactive consumer applications with an extensive catalog of pre-encoded and pre-packaged video content of new releases, blockbuster titles, popular television series, favorite classics and more, available for streaming or download. By removing the complexity of the OTT supply chain, operators can now launch scalable and personalized multiscreen services quickly, at a lower cost, and with complete control.
“Together with Xstream, we’re providing operators and our worldwide customer base with an end-to-end service-based approach to enable them to get their OTT services to market faster with an extensive catalog of titles ready for multiscreen distribution,” said David Cornella, sr. VP of business development at Deluxe OnDemand. “The Xstream platform offers the level of flexibility and capabilities essential to bringing a turnkey solution to market.”
“When launching an OTT service, content operations can often become a problem area resulting in increased costs, quality issues and time delays. By teaming up with leaders like Deluxe, we’re able to offer operators an innovative end-to-end OTT solution to meet the growing demands for quality content on all devices, anytime,” said Simon Hoegsbro, CEO at Xstream.
The Deluxe OnDemand product suite includes a multiscreen ready, studio-quality video catalog that easily integrates into the existing supply chain to simplify the delivery of next generation video content delivery.
The solution will be integrated to Xstream’s video management system, Xstream MediaMaker where it will be integrated with the build-in module, MediaMaker Loading Dock. This module is a cutting-edge content supply chain management tool designed to solve many complex challenges, including; continuously varying distributor requirements, supporting large amounts of content and fragmented supply chain vendor deliveries, ensuring quality of assets (video and metadata), bridging the gap between legacy STB/IPTV and OTT / TVE, and screening and rating of assets for parental control. As a result, costs and resources spent to ingest and manage assets are reduced.
“Dune: Part Two” and “House of the Dragon” Win 2 HPA Awards Apiece
Dune: Part Two and House of the Dragon each scored two HPA Awards during a gala ceremony at the Television Academy’s Wolf Theatre in North Hollywood, Calif. on Thursday night (11/7). The HPA Awards honor trailblazing talent in the postproduction industry, celebrating standout achievements in color grading, sound, editing, restoration, and visual effects across theatrical features, commercials, and episodics.
Dune: Part Two topped the Outstanding Color Grading--Live Action Theatrical Feature and the Outstanding Sound--Theatrical Feature categories.
House of the Dragon’s two wins were for “The Red Dragon and the Gold” episode which scored for Outstanding Visual Effects--Live Action Episode or Series Season, and Outstanding Editing--Episode or Non-Theatrical Feature (Over 30 Minutes). In the latter HPA Creative Category, House of the Dragon tied with the “Part Six: Far,l Far Away” episode of Ahsoka.
The HPA’s Judges Award for Creativity and Innovation honored Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour. This recognition celebrates the profound impact on both live and filmed entertainment that defined The Eras Tour, underscoring its exceptional impact on audiences and the industry. The jury issued a statement outlining their choice: “Celebrated as the cultural phenomenon of 2023, Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour set new records in box office sales, tour revenues, and attendance. The tour showcased exceptional artistry and innovation, making a profound impact on both live and filmed entertainment.”
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