How Lockdown Puppy Owners Turned to TV to Train Their Dogs in a Pandemic
Manori Ravindran, provided by
FacebookTwitterEmail
Prospective dog owners are sometimes warned that having a puppy is like having a new baby sleepless, grueling and thankless. Often, new pet parents realize the hard way that their puppy is absolutely nothing like a tiny infant: in fact, it’s worse. Babies, generally, don’t draw blood.
During the pandemic, when pup parents were stranded at home with furry land sharks, in the absence of group classes or in-person behaviorist sessions, one source of accessible guidance came in the form of dog training TV shows. In the U.K., where Kennel Club data indicates that 25% of new dog owners bought a puppy during the pandemic without doing their research, these shows became a lifeline.
Australia s Kid Snow, Petrol and Memoirs of a Snail to Shoot After Receiving Funding
Patrick Frater, provided by
FacebookTwitterEmail
Federal funding body Screen Australia confirmed its backing for a trio of Australian film projects that will now move forward into production. Director Robert Connolly (“The Dry”) is behind two of them as producer.
The funding decisions ensure that a steady stream of local films move into production, alongside the large volume of international films and TV series that are currently in Australia, taking advantage of generous incentives and good coronavirus control conditions.
More from Variety
Set in 1970’s Western Australia, “Kid Snow” is a drama about a washed-up Irish boxer who is offered a rematch against a man he fought 10 years ago, on a night that changed his life forever. He is faced with a chance to redeem himself when he meets a single mother and is forced to contemplate a future beyond boxing.
ViacomCBS to Launch Nick Plus in Japan Following Rakuten Deal
Patrick Frater, provided by
FacebookTwitterEmail
ViacomCBS International has partnered with the Rakuten Group to launch the Nick Plus streaming service on RakutenTV in Japan. The deal is explained as an example of the U.S. media giant’s flexibility and willingness to engage in partnerships that are tailored to different market needs.
The kids’ streaming service will be available on Rakuten’s video-on-demand platform from April 28. The agreement covers consumer access via mobile, set-top-box/dongle, web and smart TV devices. The partnership also includes the creation of a dedicated Nickelodeon zone on Rakuten Ichiba, Japan’s leading e-commerce platform.
| 24 February 2021
In a move that gives a clear indication as to the strategic importance of the platforms to the company, ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI) has appointed Olivier Jollet to the newly created role of senior vice president of strategy and business development, streaming and head of mobile.
VCNI’s portfolio comprises a number of leading consumer brands. Its portfolio includes Channel 5, Telefe, Network 10, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount Network, as well as streaming services Paramount+ and PlutoTV and ViacomCBS International Studios.
In his new role, Jollet will be tasked with driving mobile, streaming and business development strategy globally, continuing to expand VCNI’s mobile business, tapping into new, technologies including 5G and IOT to strengthen VCNI’s mobile strategy. Jollet will also be responsible for defining and developing the streaming strategy and business development priorities across VCNI and securing stra