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Amazon rolls out Prime Video Channels in Mexico

Amazon Prime Video Channels has launched in Mexico, offering a range of SVoD services, including HBO, Paramount+, MGM, TV Azteca, Acorn TV, Pongalo, Noggin, CBeebies, STARZPLAY and more. “We are excited to bring even more selection to our Prime members in Mexico with the launch of Prime Video Channels,” said Greg Hart, VP of Amazon […]

October 10, 2019

STARZPLAY powers Lionsgate Play in India

STARZPLAY, the SVoD service, has utilised its in-house technology, by providing its managed service that encompasses the STARZPLAY Connect Platform to mark the successful launch of Lionsgate Play, a premium entertainment service in India. Developed by STARZPLAY, the STARZPLAY Connect platform enables the delivery of subscription management, billing, content management, video content delivery and connected […]

October 10, 2019

Comcast exec to lead Peacock

Comcast’s NBCUniversal is naming new management roles as streaming becomes more of a priority. Comcast executive Matt Strauss is moving over to NBCU as chairman of Peacock. Strauss will also oversee the company’s digital enterprises and report to NBCU CEO Steve Burke. Veteran Bonnie Hammer, who had been overseeing the development of Peacock, was named […]

October 8, 2019

Netflix’s The Irishman to play at Belasco Theatre, NY

Netflix has announced that Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman will have an historic theatrical run at the celebrated Belasco Theatre in New York. The Irishman, starring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci, will screen at the famed theatre from November 1st to December 1st. This will mark the first time the Broadway theatre has […]

October 8, 2019By Nik Roseveare

Japan: All NBA streamed live on Rakuten

Rakuten and the National Basketball Association (NBA) have announced that all games from the 2019-20 NBA season, due to begin on October 23rd, will be streamed live and on demand on the new service, NBA Rakuten, in Japan. The season starts with defending champions Toronto Raptors vs New Orleans Pelicans followed by an LA derby […]

October 8, 2019By Nik Roseveare

iPlayer ‘complete revamp’ in face of SVoDs

The BBC is preparing a complete revamp of iPlayer as it prepares for more global SVoD competition. The BBC now says it expects iPlayer to eventually become the main way people view its programmes. Shows will now be made available by default for up to a year, rather than the 30-day limit. iPlayer had a […]

October 7, 2019

New Walking Dead spin-off on Prime Video in Asia, EMEA

Amazon has revealed that the third series from The Walking Dead universe will be coming to its Prime Video streaming service in the Spring of 2020. The series follows the global success of The Walking Dead and Fear the Walking Dead. “TV audiences around the world have demonstrated their passion for The Walking Dead universe, […]

October 7, 2019By Nik Roseveare

Viacom, Virgin Media extend content partnership

Multichannel programmer Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) and UK multiplay operator Virgin Media have agreed a new multi-year distribution deal in the UK and Ireland spanning TV channels, on-demand rights and a range of new streaming applications. The renewed partnership ensures Virgin Media customers will continue to enjoy access to some of their favourite TV […]

October 7, 2019

Dish TV India, Amazon hybrid STB

DTH provider Dish TV India has collaborated with Amazon Prime Video to offer Prime Video app to its Dish TV and d2h subscribers on its upcoming hybrid set-top box. The deal will enable Dish TV and d2h subscribers seamlessly to access Amazon Prime Video app on their TV and enjoy Amazon’s latest and exclusive blockbuster […]

October 7, 2019

Mediaset, Netflix content production deal

Italian broadcaster Mediaset has reached an agreement with streaming platform Netflix to jointly produce movies. The partners will co-finance seven titles and Netflix will contribute most of the funding, according to reports. Netflix CEO Reed Hastings will be in Rome on October 8th to officially announce the multi-year deal. In August, Mediaset CEO Piersilvio Berlusconi […]

October 4, 2019From Branislav Pekic in Rome