Research: Linear TV slowing cord-cutting among sports fans
Grabyo’s 2019 Sports Video Trends Report reveals that over half of global consumers watch sport on a regular basis, with 45 per cent of sports fans watching it more often…
Match of the Day moves into VR studio
Match of the Day, now in its 55th year, returns to BBC One and BBC iPlayer this August to provide audiences with all of the highlights of the new Premier…
MTG sees 90% viewership growth for eSports in 2019
Modern Times Group’s (MTG) portfolio company ESL, the world’s largest eSports company, has announced significant growth across multiple metrics for major ESL tournaments in the first seven months of 2019.…
fubo Sports Network on The Roku Channel
fuboTV, the US OTT service, is launching fubo Sports Network on The Roku Channel, further expanding distribution of the live, free-to-consumer TV network for sports fans. Sports fans can catch…
NBA boosts European primetime TV games
The 2019-20 NBA schedule will feature a record 48 games starting at prime time for Europe (afternoon start times in North America, prime time for European time zones). The new…
History to air new 9/11 documentary
History is remembering the tragic events of September 11th 2001 with a new two-hour documentary 9/11: Inside Air Force One premiering on September 11th. The documentary will takes viewers aboard…
Marvel to Netflix: “We weren’t finished”
Despite several new Marvel TV shows recently being confirmed at San Diego Comic Con, there’s still a Hulk-sized hole where Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, The Punisher and Iron Fist…
Ofcom could fine video-sharing apps
UK government is considering giving Ofcom powers to fine video-sharing apps and websites.The proposal would mean Ofcom could impose multi-million pound fines if the platforms have failed to prevent youngsters…
2nd screen MotoGP app from NativeWaves
Broadcast, e-sports, cinema and events advanced streaming solutions provider NativeWaves has delivered what it describes as a digital broadcast innovation for the 2019 MotoGP World Championship, available on the MotoGP…
The Boys one of Prime Video’s most watched series ever
Amazon Prime Video has announced that its irreverent new superhero drama, The Boys, from executive producers Eric Kripke, Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, has become one of its most watched series…
Shaun the Sheep supports Moments Worth Paying For
Ahead of its October release, A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon, is to feature in an exclusive trailer for the Industry Trust for IP Awareness’s Moments Worth Paying For campaign,…
EPIX on AT&T TV NOW
Premium TV network EPIX has launched on the AT&T TV app, the company’s streaming service, for $6 (€6.70) per month. The launch follows EPIX and AT&T’s recently-announced distribution agreement and…
SPI/FilmBox, Discover Digital Sub Saharan Africa channel boost
Global media company SPI/FilmBox and converged online television service Discover Digital have expanded their existing partnership in Sub Saharan Africa by adding another seven channels from SPI’s channel portfolio to…
Entertainment One using 3Vision’s Show Tracker service
Independent studio Entertainment One is joining a growing list of major distributors (most recently All3Media) and buyers in using the 3Vision Show Tracker tool to drive forward their global distribution…
CBS, Viacom miss merger deadline
Ahead of quarterly earnings, the two companies are not in a position to announce their ‘re-merger’ according to reports. The delay is due to final negotiations over an exchange ratio…