A multi-cloud distribution platform from Base Media Cloud and Veritone helps off-road racing series Extreme E store, manage and share assets with multiple global partners. Imagine a Red Bull air race on the ground. There are certain gates that teams need to pass through but how they get through them is them is down […]
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Extreme E reveals live presentation ‘Command Centre’
Team members will watch the races and make strategic decisions from inside the room Extreme E has revealed the ‘Command Centre’ where key members will watch races and make strategic decisions. Made in partnership with live event production specialists ADI, the room is expected to play a key part in broadcasts. The room aims to […]
Extreme E partners with Al Kamel Systems for broadcast support
Al Kamel Systems will assist with TV graphics, timekeeping, and more… Extreme E has partnered with Al Kamel Systems for time keeping, TV graphic services and data information related to broadcast. Ahead of the launch of the environmentally focused electric racing series, the organisation has joined with Al Kamel Systems to assist its broadcast. The […]
Extreme E confirms Sky Sports will broadcast races
The electric racing series will get underway in March Extreme E has confirmed that its races will be broadcast on Sky Sports in the UK. The partnership with the subscription service joins the deal that the organisation has with BBC Sport – which will show races on its digital channels. Extreme E’s focus on the […]
Extreme E unveils production plans after 18 months of design and prep
The first season of Extreme E will utilise tech innovations to minimise environmental impact and enable live production from extreme locations. Extreme E has revealed its innovative production plans and the production partners it’s working with for its live broadcasts. NEP Group will provide the technology, expertise and global network for Extreme E’s broadcasts, while […]
Extreme E partners with Red Bee Media for OTT and broadcast services
The partnership enables Extreme E races to reach audiences across the globe. Extreme E has announced it’s working with Red Bee Media to enable the global broadcast and streaming of Extreme E events. Extreme E is to use Red Bee’s OTT platform for global live streaming on Extreme E’s website and other digital assets. Red […]
WATCH: Day 2 of the Broadcast Sport Tech Innovation Forum 2020
WATCH AGAIN: Sessions with The FA, LaLiga, MyCuJoo, Extreme E, Sail GP, F1, BT Sport, Sky Sports, and more. The Broadcast Sport Tech Innovation Forum 2020 was held on the online conferencing platform Hopin on 11-12 November 2020. It was an exclusive event for the sports production sector where attendees could engage with live sessions, […]
Extreme E enhances environmental reputation with cloud-based distribution
The competition is working with Base Media Cloud and Veritone to create a cloud-native storage and content distribution platform Speaking at the Broadcast Sport Tech Innovation Forum, Extreme E head of broadcast and technology, Dave Adey, Base Media Cloud managing director Ben Foakes, and Veritone senior director, customer solutions, David Candler, have explained how they’ve […]
Extreme E picked up by Virgin Media Television in Ireland
The broadcaster will air all the live Extreme E races as well as a range of highlights programmes. Virgin Media Television has picked up the rights to broadcast electric off-road SUV racing series Extreme E in Ireland. The five-event Season 1 race calendar for Extreme E is scheduled to begin in March 2021. Races take […]
Aurora and North One reveal innovative plans for Extreme E
Producers to create 30+ hours of live race coverage; a 20-part TV series; and 300 short films about Extreme E. Extreme E is partnering with All3Media sports production companies Aurora Media and North One, in a multi-season deal to cover the sport for TV. Extreme E uses electric SUVs to race in five remote race […]
Formula E boss launches World’s first electric powerboat championship
The tournament was revealed earlier today at a press event in Monaco. The world’s first electric powerboat championship – the UIM E1 World Electric Powerboat Series – was launched today at the Monaco Yacht Club. The plan is for it to be a global series, held on seas and lakes, and it will aim to […]
Discovery secures three-year deal to show Extreme E on Eurosport and MotorTrend
Three-year broadcast deal agreed between the innovative motorsport and Discovery’s Eurosport and MotorTrend. Discovery and electric off-road motor racing series Extreme E have agreed a three-year deal that will see Extreme E content screened in over 50 European markets on Eurosport and, in North America, on streaming service MotorTrend. Eurosport and MotorTrend’s Extreme E coverage […]
Extreme E makes TV debut with Channel 4 documentary
30-minute film will mark the first television appearance of Extreme E. Channel 4 is airing a documentary about futuristic motorsport Extreme E, which sees electric SUVs race off-road in extremely remote parts of the world. The film, titled How to Build a Racing Car, is scheduled for Thursday, 25 June – “right after Celebrity Gogglebox,” […]
Extreme E appoints head of broadcast and technology
Dave Adey will be hoping to bring cutting-edge technology to the sport Extreme E has appointed Dave Adey as its head of broadcast and technology. Adey will be in charge of sourcing cutting-edge technology for remote broadcast and race control vision – with the race series aiming to be environmentally friendly while filming in remote […]
Extreme E agrees deal with BBC for digital coverage
The off-road racing series will be live and free-to-air for British viewers Extreme E has agreed a multi-year deal with BBC Sport to show the sport on its digital channels. First announced at the Broadcast Sport Content Summit on Thursday, the off-road racing series will be shown live and free-to-air to British viewers – from […]