NEWS

The Rise of Short Form Content and the Evolution of Entertainment
Entertainment and how it is created, presented and consumed has changed immeasurably over the last decade. The introduction of social media, the proliferation of affordable OTT digital distribution models, the pervasiveness of smart devices and advancements in-home technology have all contributed

5 minutes with Daniel Jacobs, Manager Client Service
Inflight Entertainment attracts all kinds of people, from aviation geeks to hardware nerds and movie buffs. One of the latter is our very own Daniel Jacobs, Manager Client Service for Virgin Australia. DJ, as he is affectionately known, came to Sydney and Stellar via Germany and the distributor business. His passion for content and film is infectious

Stellar Entertainment signs direct deal with Emperor Entertainment Group
Stellar Entertainment is delighted to announce that we have signed a direct licence music agreement with Hong Kong’s largest independent record label, Emperor Entertainment Group. This agreement is the first of its kind…

Virgin Australia and Stellar Entertainment’s Working Relationship Continues
Virgin Australia and Stellar Entertainment have announced that they will be renewing their inflight entertainment services agreement through 2022. This agreement includes account management, licensing, programming and delivery of

Stellar Entertainment Attends the 2019 LA Screenings
Each year, international content buyers travel to Los Angeles, California to attend Hollywood’s annual TV screenings. We sent a team from Stellar Entertainment to attend the annual event, to check out the impressive slate of upcoming television entertainment. Here are some takeaways, curtsey of Senior Client Service Manager, Daniel Jacobs.

5 Minutes with Tanya Carswell, Executive Producer for Music & Advertising
Working in media and production requires a certain personality type – someone driven, ambitious and hardworking, whilst also being outgoing and warm. Stellar is very lucky to have found all of this and more in our Executive Producer for Music & Advertising, Tanya Carswell.

Wireless Streaming DRM vs Non-DRM: What Airlines Should Know
Digital Rights Management (DRM) is a set of control technologies that work to protect digital media. DRM technologies control the use of, modification and distribution of copyrighted works, such as film, television and music. It essentially removes usage control from the person in possession of the copyrighted works (the passenger) and maintains the copyright

Behind The Scenes: What happens after an Airline selects their IFE
Booking movies for an airline sound like an incredibly glamorous, fun and easy job. It’s just watching movies for a living, right? Well, not quite. It’s a question as old as time (or as old as the IFE industry); what exactly does a Content Service Partner like Stellar Entertainment do? Step One: Curation. This is the part of the monthly cycle

Spotlight on Virgin Australia’s Feature Artists
To help an airline use their inflight entertainment to its full potential, we like to produce bespoke content that reflects the airlines’ brand, available only in the air. For our long-term client Virgin Australia, we exclusively produce a monthly video buzz reel and an entire suite of curated playlists and radio shows.