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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

nexfibre in 1m premises

nexfibre, the next generation fibre network operator, has reached a total of one million premises passed and ready for service. nexfibre’s goal is to deliver its full-fibre network to 5 million premises by 2026. To achieve this, the business is investing £1 billion in the UK’s broadband infrastructure this year as part of its plans […]

April 17, 2024

Taylor vs Serrano 2 on Netflix

Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) have announced that, after two years, Matchroom’s undisputed super lightweight world champion Katie Taylor (23-1, 6 KOs) will step back into the boxing ring for a rematch against  unified featherweight champion Amanda ‘The Real Deal’ Serrano (46-2-1, 30 KOs). Taylor vs Serrano 2 will stream live globally, exclusively on […]

April 17, 2024By Nik Roseveare

Vantiva sells 22m STBs powered by Android TV

Vantiv has sold 22 million set-top boxes (STBs) powered by Android TV to date, strengthening its 25 per cent market share as of the end of 2023 according to the latest Omdia STB Q3 2023 report. Vantiva has deployed Android TV since it first became available, implementing more than 30 upgrades and providing the most […]

April 17, 2024

Disney+ restores The Beatles’ Let It Be movie

Disney+ has announced that Let It Be, director Michael Lindsay-Hogg’s original movie about iconic Liverpudlian band The Beatles, will launch exclusively on Disney+ May 8th, marking the first time the film has ben available in over 50 years. First released in May 1970 amidst the swirl of The Beatles’ breakup, Let It Be now takes […]

April 17, 2024By Nik Roseveare