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Lexus Europe partners with Hollywood actor Jude Law for the launch of the 2016 Lexus RX SUV

HOLLYWOOD ACTOR STARS IN NEW CAMPAIGN AND TV AD GIVING VIEWERS THE KEY TO AN EXTRAORDINARY LIFESTYLE BRUSSELS, 22-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Lexus Europe today announced a creative collaboration with Hollywood actor and producer Jude Law to launch the “The Life … Read the full press release

Swiss watch manufacturer Frederique Constant supported the sixth edition of the Global Gift Gala Foundation charity event in London

LONDON, 21-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Swiss watch manufacturer Frederique Constant was delighted to support the sixth edition of the Global Gift Gala Foundation charity event held on November 30th . Over 200 guests attended the Global Gift Gala at the … Read the full press release

Vivendi appoints Lucien Boyer as Chief Marketing Officer of Vivendi Village

PARIS, 16-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Vivendi today announced the appointment of Lucien Boyer as Chief Marketing Officer of Vivendi Village. This new transversal function is created to accelerate the development of integrated marketing offers within the Group. In cooperation with … Read the full press release

Mobile gaming: Vivendi now owns 26.69% of Gameloft’s share capital

PARIS, 16-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Vivendi announced today that it now holds 26.69% of the share capital of Gameloft, a French company with internationally-recognized know-how in mobile gaming. This participation represents a total of 22.7 million Gameloft shares acquired on … Read the full press release

66TH BERLINALE: European Film Market (EFM) will open its doors on February 11, 2016

BERLIN, 16-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — As the first film market of the year, the European Film Market (EFM), part of the 66th Berlin International Film Festival, will open its doors on February 11, 2016. The exhibition spaces at Martin-Gropius-Bau and … Read the full press release

66TH BERLINALE: Names of Berlinale Shorts International Jury 2016 unveiled

BERLIN, 16-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The members of the Berlinale Shorts International Jury are three filmmakers and artists whose works are committed to the short film format. The Jury will award the Golden and the Silver Bear, as well as … Read the full press release

UK Gov: UK consumers will have a clearer set of rules when they buy digital content such as games or music from elsewhere in the EU

LONDON, 10-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — New European Commission proposals mean that UK consumers will be able to access digital subscriptions when travelling in other EU countries. For the first time, UK consumers will be able to access digital subscriptions such … Read the full press release

UKTV to launch three channels on Freesat

LONDON, 8-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Multi-award-winning broadcaster UKTV will launch three channels on Freesat, marking the next step in its platform growth strategy. Yesterday, Drama and Really will be available to users of the subscription-free satellite TV service. UKTV’s CEO … Read the full press release

British writer and director Carol Morley awarded 2015 Wellcome Trust Screenwriting Fellowship in partnership with BFI and Film4

The fellowship, worth £30,000 , includes a curated journey into a world of scientific discovery. The award is designed to bring film and science closer together. LONDON, 27-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — British writer and director Carol Morley (The Falling, Dreams … Read the full press release

BMW official partner of Art Basel in Miami Beach 2015, December 3 to 6

MIAMI,  25-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — From December 3 to 6, Miami Beach will once again take centre stage in the international art world. For the 14th time running, the famous art fair will take place in Florida, supported once again by its official partner … Read the full press release

The first Audi-O-Rama conference on the future of music held in Verbier, Switzerland

Audi-O-Rama brings international music legends together Giovanni Perosino, Head of Marketing Communication, AUDI AG: “With Audi-O-Rama we are creating a space where innovators and pioneers can explore the future of music together” Publication on conference results Verbier/Ingolstadt, 25-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

Third Allianz Junior Music Camp takes place in Vienna from November 18 to 24, 2015

10 talented young pianists from 9 countries spend a week making music together in Vienna Public masterclass in the Wiener Musikverein in front of a concert audience of 600 Munich/Vienna, 23-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Following on from Munich and Barcelona, … Read the full press release

Bavaria Film: Der Fernsehfilm “Nacht der Angst” ist mit dem Publikumspreis bei den Biberacher Filmfestspielen ausgezeichnet worden

München, 13-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Der Fernsehfilm “Nacht der Angst” – eine Produktion von Doris Zander für die Bavaria Fernsehproduktion – ist mit dem Publikumspreis bei den Biberacher Filmfestspielen ausgezeichnet worden. Den sogenannten “Publikumsbiber” nahm Regisseurin und Autorin Gabriela Zerhau … Read the full press release

Kudelski Group’s OpenTV, Inc. and Nagra France SAS filed patent infringement suit against Verizon Communications Inc.

San Francisco, California, 3-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Kudelski Group (SIX:KUD.S) announced today that its OpenTV, Inc. and Nagra France SAS subsidiaries have filed a patent infringement suit against Verizon Communications Inc. and its subsidiary AOL Inc. in the United States … Read the full press release

British singer Rita Ora will take to the Bambi stage in Berlin on 12 November 2015

Millennium Bambi goes to Wolfgang Schäuble // Til Schweiger and Dieter Hallervorden recognised for “Honig im Kopf” (“Head Full of Honey”) MUNICH, 28-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In one of the musical highlights of this year’s live show, British singer Rita … Read the full press release

Technicolor provides Color-Finishing and Editing Services for Danny Boyle-directed film Steve Jobs

Technicolor provides Color-Finishing and Editing Services for Steve Jobs PARIS, 28-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Directed by Academy Award-winner, Danny Boyle, Steve Jobs follows the evolution of Apple’s pioneering and creative leader over the course of three seminal moments in his … Read the full press release

Technicolor’s Michael Hatzer handled color finishing from his theatre at Technicolor Hollywood for Steven Spielberg’s latest project Bridge of Spies

The Past Comes Alive with Technicolor’s Assistance PARIS, 28-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Steven Spielberg, over a five decade-long career, has produced some of the most important historical dramas in motion picture history, including Lincoln, Schindler’s List, Amistad, and Munich. Spielberg … Read the full press release

UKTV teams up with Creative Skillset to host Open Doors event for 16-24 year olds

LONDON, 15-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Darren Childs, CEO of multi-award winning media company UKTV, today announced that the broadcaster is teaming up with Creative Skillset to host an Open Doors event for 16-24 year olds who want to learn about … Read the full press release

UKTV’s comedy channel Gold will be rebranded Christmas Gold this December

Seasonal change will be reflected in Gold’s on and off-air branding, as well as EPG Good Food will also be renamed Christmas Food throughout December for first time LONDON, 15-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — UKTV’s flagship comedy channel Gold, is to … Read the full press release

Musical Events on the Day of Confucius Institutes on September 26 at the Confucius Institute of Freie Universität Berlin

BERLIN, 25-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Lyrical, jazz, classical, or modern: On the World Day of Confucius Institutes on September 26, 2015, the events at the Confucius Institute of Freie Universität Berlin will all be musical presentations or related to music. … Read the full press release