DocuBay Acquires Tech Titles from Big Media in the U.S.

The VOD streaming service DocuBay has signed a global acquisition deal with U.S.-based Big Media for new documentary films that cover technology.

The acquired docs will launch DocuBay’s latest category, TechBay, which deals with a range of technological advancements, including artificial intelligence, space technology and cutting-edge medical developments. The licensed titles and new TechBay category are now available for global streaming on DocuBay in 180+ countries, with the app available on platforms such as the App Store, Google Play, Fire TV, MiTV and Apple TV.

Among the titles acquired in the deal are Germ Warfare: The Battle Against Superbugs, which analyzes how science is fighting the rapidly emerging threat of antibiotic-resistant superbugs; A.I. Artificial Intelligence: Creating the Code for Consciousness, about whether or not AI can be taught the complexities of human behavioral norms; Life Beyond Earth, which looks at the possibility of life evolving in the oceans of distant worlds; and The Next Great Extinction Event, an exploration of whether Earth is headed for another mass extinction because of human interference.

Adita Jain, head of content acquisition at DocuBay, said: “We’ve been really looking forward to launching a category on technology, and Big Media helped us realize this effort. Offering fresh, relevant content through categories like the new TechBay is critical to continually engage viewers. We have more new bays in store and can’t wait to share them with DocuBay’s global community of documentary film fans.”

Shivani Verma, Big Media’s senior director of sales and acquisitions, added: “Our association with DocuBay expands the availability of Big Media special features to audiences around the world. With this partnership, Big Media will be able to serve passionate audiences worldwide with content that inspires, informs and entertains.”