Following the recent news that the Monaco Grand Prix has been cancelled in response to the Coronavirus pandemic, the potential for a truncated Formula One (F1) season is now a real possibility. However the impact that this will have on F1 in general and specifically with media and sponsorship partners could be profound, according to […]
ViacomCBS Networks Americas has announced its global channels MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Comedy Central and Paramount Channel are now available on the DirecTV OTT service in Mexico. Rita Herring, Senior Vice President of Content Distribution for ViacomCBS Networks Americas, commented: “With the launch of our signals on the DirecTV GO platform, our audiences will be […]
Simracers will be able to take on actual drivers from the WTCR – FIA World Touring Car Cup when a pre-season Esports WTCR series begins today (March 25th). WTCR promoter Eurosport Events and long-term esports partner RaceRoom have launched a four-round contest with real WTCR racers competing in each event, including the original gamer-turned-racer and […]
Cybersecurity solutions provider Verimatrix and semiconductor specialist Broadcom are collaborating to streamline Android TV set-top box (STB) deployments. By pre-integrating components of the Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS) with Broadcom’s Android TV Platform, the partners offer a fast time-to-market for any video service provider looking to launch Android TV streaming, including 4K/UHD services. Designed […]
March 26th is Asteroid Day – the United Nations’ Day of Global Awareness and Education about Asteroids – a remarkable operation organised by the UN and the European Space Agency (ESA) to connect Europe and the world with astronauts and celebrities with a message of hope and inspiration at this troubled time. The subtext is […]
The 2020 Olympic Games have been postponed until next year as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The event, due to begin on July 24th in Tokyo, Japan, will now take place “no later than summer 2021”, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirmed. The event has regularly commanded a global TV audience of around […]
As of March 25th UPC is activating access to all children’s channels free of charge. A statement from the Swiss pay-TV broadcaster read: “The current situation calls for measures to give variety to everyday life despite all restrictions. This especially applies to the children among us. To provide them with a greater range of entertainment […]
ITV has announced that auditions for Britain’s Got Talent will broadcast in the usual slot(s) on ITV in the next few weeks, whilst the finals for the popular, prime-time contest will be postponed. A statement read: “We have been working with the brilliant production teams at Thames and Syco to find a way of making […]
Vionlabs has announced the launch of Emotional Fingerprint API, a cloud-based solution that enables media companies to make better decisions based on deep AI generated video data and insights. The cloud-based solution is easily integrated with existing workflows throughout the entire video acquisition, production and distribution chain. Emotional Fingerprint API provides a significant advantage in […]
An enhanced selection of kids and family titles, specifically for those who need to stay at home during this time, are now available free to stream via Prime Video for all Amazon customers in the UK. The selection includes Amazon Original kids shows such as Just Add Magic, Wishenpoof, Pete the Cat and Lost in Ozand along with popular […]