Advanced Television

Chile: Canal 13 extends Extreme E broadcast deal

Extreme E, the off-road electric racing championship, has announced that Chile’s Canal 13 has renewed its broadcast partnership with the series. This extension means that the Santiago-based commercial station will continue to deliver a comprehensive coverage package of Extreme E’s races. Viewers can expect a line-up that includes live race feeds, previews and magazine shows. […]

April 18, 2024

BAFTA podcast returns for second season

Ahead of next month’s BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises, BAFTA’s exclusive official podcast returns for a second season, delving into this year’s nominated TV shows and performances with industry insiders and expert voices. Fronted by TV presenter and journalist Alex Zane, listeners will enjoy informed and entertaining behind-the-scenes chat about the making of the […]

April 18, 2024

Nimble Streamer integrates with Cloud DRM from Insys Video Technologies

Softvelum has completed the integration of Nimble Streamer, a lightweight software media server for live and VoD streaming, with Cloud DRM, a multi-DRM content security solution from Insys Video Technologies. Nimble Streamer has been recognised by customers from over 100 countries for its broad range of features, including support for a vast number of input […]

April 18, 2024

Idris and Sabrina Elba release new podcast

Audible, a provider of spoken word entertainment, has released, Halfway, starring Patricia Allison, Sir Lenny Henry, George MacKay, Arinzé Kene and a full ensemble cast. The sci-fi thriller, written by Imeldha Eloni and Michael Honnah and directed by Holly Reddaway, examines a world in which AI is used to recreate the personalities of deceased loved ones […]

April 18, 2024

WBD unveils Paris studio and production plans

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has unveiled a first look at its Paris studios from which it says it will deliver “the most immersive Olympic Games ever seen” this summer. To mark the ;100 Days to Go’ landmark until Olympic Summer Games Paris 2024, WBD has also: · unveiled a host of  content as the Road […]

April 17, 2024

Ofcom: Virgin Media sees most broadband, pay-TV complaints

Ofcom has published the latest figures for complaints the media regulator has received about the UK’s main broadband, mobile and pay-TV providers. The figures cover the period from October to December 2023. During that period, complaints remained at similar levels to the previous quarter in 2023. Complaints about landline, fixed broadband and pay-TV all fell […]

April 17, 2024

Spain: Movistar Plus launches low cost football promo

Spain’s Movistar Plus has launched a low cost offer whereby all subscribers to Fusión or MiMovistar will be able to watch all LaLiga, LaLiga Hypermotion (second division), Champions League and Europa League content between now until August 31st for a one-off payment of €30. Under this promotion, subscribers will save €150 as the package usually […]

April 17, 2024From David Del Valle in Madrid

Intel brings AI-platform innovation to life at Olympics

Intel has revealed its plans for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024. Bringing AI Everywhere, Intel will implement artificial intelligence technology powered by Intel processors on the world’s biggest stage. As the Official Worldwide AI Platform Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, Intel will introduce new, innovative AI experiences based on […]

April 17, 2024

Amagi integrates Intertrust ExpressPlay DRM

Amagi, the global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV, and Intertrust the leading digital rights management (DRM) provider, today announced a joint solution that integrates Amagi’s CLOUDPORT platform for streaming channels with Intertrust ExpressPlay DRM service. Protecting premium content with ExpressPlay DRM allows Amagi’s customers to satisfy content owners’ requirements and […]

April 17, 2024

ABS appoints Rigolle as CEO

ABS, the global satellite operator, has announced the appointment of Mark Rigolle as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective April 29th. Rigolle brings a wealth of experience in the satellite communications sector, having held positions with GEO, MEO and LEO satellite operators in various capacities. He will be based in ABS’ office in Dubai, […]

April 17, 2024