The number of German TV households using cable TV has dropped from 57.6 per cent in 2005 to 52.7 per cent in 2010, according to a study by German magazine Focus. At the same time, the number of satellite TV households has grown from 41.2 per cent to 45.7 per cent and households using digital […]
The first images of Virgin Media’s new TiVo service have been released, showcasing a simple user interface for users to find their favourite programmes TiVo, the US DVR pioneer, is set to “revolutionise the way customers watch on-demand and pay-TV programmes,” promised Virgin Media when it first announced plans to offer the service. The new […]
Sirius-XM says it is looking for a partner in Mexico, but other than that it is not seeking to play an investment or ownership role in the international development of pay-radio. But it is looking to sell or license its skills internationally. So said David Frear, CFO and VP at Sirius-XM Radio, speaking at the […]
Sales and rentals of DVDs and Blu-ray discs fell by 7 per cent to $10.9 billion in the first nine months of this year compared with last year, according to the industry body The Digital Entertainment Group; and the British Video Association says DVD sales fell 5.6 per cent last year. The fall was most […]
Two of Canada’s largest companies say their marriage is the best way to keep Canadian content thriving. While regulators have not yet approved telco BCE’s purchase of broadcaster CTV, both told a Canada parliamentary committee that their union is crucial. The companies say that without working together, neither can compete against a rapidly growing influx […]
Microsoft is in talks with media companies to license TV networks for a new online pay-television subscription service through its Xbox and other devices reports the US press. Apparently Microsoft envisages a “virtual cable operator” delivered online for a monthly subscription. However some reports reference an alternate plan that sees the company cooperate with cablecos […]
Pirate Bay’s co-founders have lost their appeal against convictions for encouraging illegal filesharing, and have had their collective fine increased by $2 million to $6.5 million. A Swedish appeals court ruled that Fredrik Neij, Peter Sunde and Carl Lundstrom remain guilty of helping Pirate Bay users illicitly share copyrighted music and film content via their […]
German shareholder representation group DSW has stated the board of Sky Deutschland has an obligation to take legal action against the company’s former management over its alleged misstating of subscriber numbers and its financial situation. Last week the company was castigated by financial regulator BaFin for allegedly overstating its subscriber figures and thereby misleading the […]
Prisa-owned digital DTH platform, Digital Plus, is opening itself up to all screens with the launch of a specific micro service for iPad, iPhone and (PC and Mac) computers and, in the near future, for all Android-equipped devices. The service is composed of six TV channels: Canal +, Canal + Futbol, Canal + Deportes, Canal […]
The BBC is to introduce a new audience measurement system across all platforms including BBC iPlayer and HD for seven days after transmission. Live Plus 7, will run alongside the traditional measurement of ‘overnight’ linear audience figures. The BBC will begin revealing figures based on the Live Plus 7 measurements next year. “We know viewing […]