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RT presents Spacewalk 360 which is world’s first ever 360 degree video filmed in open space on a spacewalk outside the International Space Station. The video takes viewers on an immersive spacewalk and satellite launches with Russian cosmonauts Sergey Ryazansky and Fyodor Yurchikhin as part of RT’s special Space 360 project, a collaborative effort between RT, Roscosmos State Corporation and Energia Rocket and Space Corporation.

“The first-ever panoramic video from open space is a revolution both for VR technology and for the exploration of the universe,” said Eduard Chizhikov, head of RT’s Space 360 project. “Thanks to the project, any person on Earth can feel what it’s like to be in space from the comfort of their own home. Our video offers an opportunity to get closer to the infinite. Welcome to outer space!”

RT’s Spacewalk 360 video immerses viewers in a walk through outer space outside the ISS alongside Russian pilot-cosmonaut Sergey Ryazansky and his colleague Fyodor Yurchikhin. The video is about world’s first-ever panoramic video filmed in open space. It presents  unprecedented views of the ISS, real-life cosmonauts at work, and planet Earth.

In November 2016, RT became the first network in history to “send” viewers to space, providing unparalleled panoramic images of Earth as seen from aboard the ISS with Mashable commenting that the video “gets you as close as possible to the experience of actually being aboard the ISS and looking down on our home planet.”

The video received enthusiasm and praise not just from internet users, but also from former NASA astronauts and well known public figures. Former astronauts Terry Virts and Clayton Anderson said the RT360 video was “one of the very best” and American director Oliver Stone compared it to a video game. Chelsea Clinton, daughter of former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, posted the video on her Twitter and Facebook, writing, “Very cool. First panoramic view of Earth can be seen from this 360-degree video shot aboard the International Space Station.”

In 2015, RT became one of the first international media outlets to start producing news content in the immersive 360-degree format and now boasts one of the largest original 360 content libraries with more than 130 videos.

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Shellhut and Tiny Island Pictures will sign a ten feature film co-production MOU with Wings Media, a member of Oriental Pearl Group and a wholly owned subsidiary of China’s second largest media group, Shanghai Media Group. Shellhut and Tiny Island Pictures, a joint venture between Thailand’s Shellhut Entertainment Co., Ltd. and Singapore’s Tiny Island Productions, announced the cooperation which will be confirmed at its signing ceremony at MIPCOM 2017. Valued at an estimated USD $250 million, this will be the biggest animation film cooperation in Asia and the first ever China-Singapore-Thailand animation co-production.

The first film produced by the joint venture will integrate Wings Media’s sci-fi centric hit reality TV series Starship MZ: 2049 with Tiny Island Productions’ award-winning animated series, Dream Defenders. It is expected to be completed for release in 2020, with a new film based on a new IP to be rolled out each following year. The long term goal will be to build China’s own version of the Marvel Cinematic Universe that will entertain audiences worldwide.

Shellhut Entertainment and Tiny Island Productions had previously partnered to produce Shellhut Entertainment’s hit animated TV series project Shelldon. This venture is part of the Shellhut Entertainment’s Strategy to expand its media footprint in Asia, and IPs from these films will be used to build theme parks in Thailand. “We are dedicated to searching the globe for the best film and television content,” said  Jwanwat (Tan) Ahriyavraromp, CEO of Shellhut Entertainment. “We are confident that this partnership will introduce the world’s audience to the new, exciting and unique flavors of Asia.”

An international team of animation veterans will be assembled to lead the development and production of the films, led by director Paul Chung who has worked for feature film studios like Dreamworks, Walt Disney, Warner Brothers and MGM, on films such as Who framed Roger Rabbit, Space Jam, Shrek, Madagascar, Megamind and Jungle Book.

“Paul has many years of experience working in the US and UK, and has been working in China recently,” said David Kwok, CEO of Tiny Island Productions. “Our goal is to create appealing characters and stories that will touch the heart of audiences in the East and West. Shellhut and Tiny Island Pictures’ next step will be to talk with American and European partners, and we will have more exciting announcements coming soon”. Through the creation of new IPs, the company plans to expand its operations towards developing licensing and merchandising products.

“This collaboration will bring together science fiction from China and the rest of the world,” said Shelan He Vice President of Oriental Pearl GroupPresident of Shanghai WingsMedia “I believe the co-produced films will showcase the best of China’s culture, as well as expose China’s audiences to the multi-cultural characteristics of Singapore and Thailand.”

Wings Media views Shellhut and Tiny Island Pictures as important long-term partners, and will use this partnership to lay the foundation for more extensive collaborations in the future to create more quality content for international markets.

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Acamar Films has signed a deal with children’s stage show producers Minor Entertainment to create and produce a national UK Bing live show tour, providing children and families with a whole new theatre experience. The all-new stage show, titled Bing Live, will debut in June 2018, and will visit more than 40 cities across the UK. Tickets for Bing Live will go on sale in the new year.

The production will be directed by Will Tuckett, guest principal character artist of the Royal Ballet, whose production of Wind in the Willows won an Olivier Award for Best Entertainment in 2014. The show will also bring together an incredible creative team to ensure a quality family entertainment stage show for audiences of all ages.

Andrew Collier, creative director of Minor Entertainment, said “We’re very excited to be working with the team at Acamar Films to create the first ever Bing live show. We know audiences throughout the UK love Bing as much as we do, and we can’t wait to see their reactions when they meet him at the theatre for the first time.”

Bethan Garton, head of licensing of Acamar Films, adds: “We are extremely proud to be working with Minor Entertainment as Bing launches its first live touring theatre show. Bing has a huge following on CBeebies, and the live show will offer Bingsters and grown-ups all over the UK another opportunity to experience and interact with Bing in a way that hasn’t been seen before.”

Produced by Acamar Films and Dublin-based partners Brown Bag Films, Bing has seen extraordinary success since it launched in 2014. A ratings hit on CBeebies in the UK and the number one top rated pre-school show on BBC iPlayer, the series won an International Emmy Award in the Kids Pre-School category in 2016, a Writer’s Guild Award and a BAFTA nomination for best pre-school Series.

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