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Russia: Warner Bros movies on Tricolor

Tricolor has agreed a three-year deal granting it the rights to Warner Bros movies. Soon, viewers of the Russian multiplatform operator will be able to access to a number blockbusters from the Hollywood studio. Titles to be shown to the Tricolor audience include Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,  Suicide Squad, Batman v Superman: […]

October 21, 2020

Spitting Image specials for US Election

BritBox has announced that its satirical puppet show Spitting Image will have two specials to cover all the key moments and circus around the 2020 US Election. Viewers will have a one-off chance to watch the first episode of the special on ITV on October 31st. Both episodes will then be available to view only […]

October 21, 2020

Research: Lockdown increases parents’ illegal downloads

The majority of parents who have previously downloaded illegal content for their kids said they have done so more during lockdown, according to a new report from online safety advisory body Internet Matters. Nearly six out of 10 parents (56 per cent) who admitted to illegally downloading content for their kids to watch said they […]

October 20, 2020By Colin Mann

Germany: DAZN launching Football Hub on TikTok

DAZN is launching a new football service in Germany with short-form mobile platform TikTok and football website Kicker. Branded ‘The Football Hub’, the service will feature exclusive ‘behind the secnes’ live streams and challenges and provide personal insights into the lives of Bundesliga footballers. Fabian Pecher, a social influencer and TikTok creator, will provide commentary […]

October 20, 2020

Apple launches Apple Music TV

Apple has launched Apple Music TV, a free channel offering a livestream of music videos 24 hours a days, that will also include “exclusive new music videos and premieres, special curated music video blocks, and live shows and events as well as chart countdowns and guests,” according to a statement in Variety. The Apple Music […]

October 20, 2020By Nik Roseveare

Telestream acquires EcoDigital

Telestream has confirmed its acquisition of EcoDigital (formerly known as Front Porch Digital). Telestream, a portfolio company of Genstar Capital, is a vertical market software business focused on the video space and is a global player in media workflow orchestration, media streaming and delivery technologies. EcoDigital brings to market a Content Management Software (CMS) solution […]

October 20, 2020

The West Wing and One Tree Hill on All 4

US dramas The West Wing and One Tree Hill will both start streaming on All 4 this month. All seven seasons of The West Wing, the celebrated drama series about the inner workings of the White House and the lives of its staff, will be available to stream from October 21st, whilst basketball high-school drama, […]

October 20, 2020By Nik Roseveare

Cinedigm to acquire The Film Detective

Cinedigm has agreed to acquire The Film Detective, acontent distributor and streaming channel company focused on classic film and television programming. The acquisition is subject to agreed upon closing conditions, including completion of the parties’ due diligence. The deal will add The Film Detective’s library, comprised of 3,000 content titles, an estimated 10,000 individual film […]

October 20, 2020

New Peanuts on Apple TV+

Apple TV+ has partnered up with WildBrain, along with Peanuts Worldwide and Lee Mendelson Film Productions, to become the home for all things Peanuts, bringing together new original series along with iconic specials to fans around the world. New animated Peanuts originals coming to Apple TV+ include a second season of the Daytime Emmy-nominated Snoopy […]

October 20, 2020By Nik Roseveare

Russia: Tricolor movie deal with NBCUniversal

Tricolor subscribers in Russia can now watch feature films from NBCUniversal and will be able to watch these movies on Tricolor’s own channels. As part of this multi-year agreement, Tricolor has secured the Russian rights to broadcast the films on its channels, via satellite and also on their OTT Tricolor Cinema and TV app. “By […]

October 20, 2020