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iQIYI watermarking passes evaluation test

Claiming a further breakthrough in copyright protection, Chinese online entertainment service iQIYI has revealed that its self-developed watermarking system has passed the security evaluation test of the ChinaDRM Lab under Academy of Broadcasting Science, NRTA (National Radio and Television Administration), making iQIYI the first online video platform in China to receive such an accreditation. In […]

November 18, 2019By Colin Mann

Pluto TV launches 4 pop-up channels for Xmas

Ad-funded streaming service Pluto TV has launched four new seasonal pop-up channels to get viewers into the festive mood; Pluto TV Christmas, Fireplace, Holiday Lights and Pluto TV Mistletoe are now available in the UK on all common OTT devices and app stores. Pluto TV Christmas features family-friendly movies and specials that will seeks to […]

November 18, 2019

Netflix moves into local movies from Nordics

At the Stockholm Film Festival, Netflix announced two new excusive movies coming out of the Nordics: Red Dot from Sweden, produced by SF Studios and Cadaver from Norway, produced by Motion Blur. Action-thriller Red Dot and horror movie Cadaver will premiere exclusively on Netflix. Netflix also announced the global acquisition of the Danish feature film […]

November 18, 2019

SPI expands presence in Africa

SPI/FilmBox continues to expand its presence across the African continent through partnerships with Azam TV, MTN Group and habeshaview. Subscribers to these platforms will have access to eight of SPI/FilmBox’s channels including FilmBox Africa, which features Hollywood movies and TV series from leading directors and producers. “We are proud to partner with Azam TV, MTN Ghana via Silver Rock Technology Services and habeshaview to introduce eight of our […]

November 18, 2019

BT retains Champions League

Despite strong interest from Sky, BT Sport will remain the exclusive home of all top flight European club football until 2024. BT has secured the rights to all 420 games of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and the new UEFA Europa Conference League, for a further three seasons. This represents an increase of […]

November 15, 2019By Nik Roseveare

Report: Gaming landscape poised for disruption

As the gaming landscape continues to evolve, 2019 will be a status quo challenging year for the industry, with companies taking cues from video and music industries in a bid to bring gaming to a wider audience. That’s according to the Subscription Streaming Opportunity in Gaming report from Futuresource Consulting. “When it comes to video […]

November 15, 2019

Spanish TV boycott Saudi Spanish Super Cup

The largest Spanish private TV operators Mediaset and Atresmedia, the rights holder Mediapro, and public broadcaster RTVE have joined forces to boycott the Supercopa de España (Super Cup) and won’t bid for the TV rights to the tournament. The move comes after the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has announced its decision to move the Supercopa […]

November 15, 2019From David Del Valle in Madrid

PBS America launching full Freeview channel

PBS America has announced the launch of its first full Freeview channel in the UK. For the first time since its launch in 2011 the PBS America channel will be available in all TV homes from November 20th. This new channel represents a major consolidation and growth of PBS America’s UK broadcasting presence alongside its […]

November 15, 2019

Africa: Fight Sports acquires Joshua vs Ruiz rematch

Fight Sports has entered into an agreement with Skill Challenge Entertainment Establishment (SCEE), the Saudi Arabia based sports & entertainment agency, for the exclusive rights in Africa to the upcoming Heavyweight World Championship rematch between Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz on December 7th. Prince Khaled Bin Abdulaziz, Chairman of SCEE, said “After getting to know […]

November 15, 2019

Russia: Nickelodeon content for Okko

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has reached a distribution agreement with Russian online streaming platform, Okko. As part of the deal, Viacom’s kids’ content is now available to Okko’s subscribers for the first time, giving them VoD access to a raft of popular Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. content. Popular shows set to debut on the […]

November 15, 2019