Amazon and global content provider Lionsgate have signed an exclusive multiyear agreement under which Lionsgate will deliver a diverse line-up of Hollywood blockbusters to Amazon Prime Video customers across Mexico, Brazil and the rest of Latin America. The agreement provides for Lionsgate and Summit Entertainment label films to premiere exclusively on Amazon Prime Video following […]
The launch of Hispasat’s latest satellite (its 30W-6/1F craft) has been delayed by launch company SpaceX because of “fairing pressurisation” concerns on the rocket’s nose cone. Hispasat says SpaceX needs to conduct additional testing on the payload fairing’s pressurisation system, which protects the rocket’s cargo as it travels through the earth’s atmosphere. The launch will […]
A bizarre-looking aircraft was rolled out February 26th on a test at the Mojave Air & Space Port. The Stratolaunch project is backed by billionaire co-founder of Microsoft, Paul Allen, and undertook some reasonably high-speed – but ground-based – tests. The tests were designed to ensure that the aircraft’s key flight-control surfaces were working nominally. […]
Comcast has made a £22.1 billion (€25bn) takeover bid for Sky, challenging the existing offer from Rupert Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox. Fox’s board-approved deal to buy the 61 per cent of Sky it does not already own is subject to review by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority. Comcast said the bid of £12.50 per […]
Discovery Communications has confirmed that the US Department of Justice has closed its investigation into Discovery’s proposed acquisition of Scripps Networks Interactive. “We are pleased to have passed this significant regulatory milestone on our path to acquire Scripps Networks Interactive,” said David Zaslav, President and Chief Executive Officer, Discovery. “The conclusion of the Department of […]
As operators take a more comprehensive approach to TV Everywhere, or TVE services, mirroring their set-top-box-based offers, the next phase of change involves voice-activated features, single sign-on and new European Union legislation that brings borderless access to online content services across the EU member states. Content line-ups and
Spanish DTT operators have urged the Administration to allocate a UHD TV channel to promote 4K broadcasts in view of the second digital migration set to be completed in 2020. The Association Televisión Abierta that groups together the DTT operators has also asked the Spanish government to guarantee the current DTT capacity with 8 DTT […]
Sky has announced the next stage in the development of its Sky Q home entertainment platform. Beginning in March 2018, Sky will progressively roll out product features that it says will make the Sky Q experience even better. At the same time, Sky Group is announcing a new partnership with the music subscription service Spotify. […]
Findings from The Best Bundle: Consumer Preferences in a Peak TV World from Hub Entertainment Research point to increasing consumer frustration with the rapid expansion of TV viewing options. Highlights from the study
Discovery Communications has reported financial results for the full year and fourth quarter ended December 31st 2017. “2017 was an historic year for Discovery. We took significant steps to position ourselves for success in a changing industry, while driving growth from our traditional linear business and accelerating our investments in new growth areas like digital and […]