StarHub has agreed a deal with the National Basketball Association (NBA) to show up to seven live games per week through NBA TV, the NBA’s 24/7 dedicated channel. Additionally, StarHub will offer select NBA Playoffs games, as well as the entirety of the Conference Finals and The Finals. NBA TV HD channel will be available […]
Locast, the non-profit digital translator service, has continued its expansion by adding two more US markets this week: Atlanta and Phoenix. Atlanta went live on October 17th and Phoenix followed on October 18th. Anyone living within these markets with a broadband connection can view their local broadcast television channels for free using the Locast app […]
Netflix and Globe Studios have confirmed that they will be bringing Filipino film Dead Kids, exclusively to the global streaming service. Dead Kids is directed by award-winning director, Mikhail Red, who is known for his internationally acclaimed films Birdshot and Eerie – both of which are also streaming on Netflix. Dead Kids is a story […]
The UK government has scrapped plans to use strict age verification checks to stop under-18s viewing adult content online. It said the policy, which was initially set to launch in April 2018, would “not be commencing” after repeated delays, and fears it wouldn’t even work. The so-called ‘porn blocker’ would have forced commercial porn providers […]
Seasoned industry executive Shane McCarthy has been appointed to the role of Chief Operating Officer for digital platform security specialist Irdeto’s video entertainment business. A developer by background, McCarthy previously held a number of roles at Pace, including the President of the International Business, where he achieved strong growth on the way to building a […]
The gaming accessories market continues its ascent, with 76 million units shipped worldwide in 2018, according to the Gaming Headsets and Accessories report from research firm Futuresource Consulting. This represents an increase of 22 per cent on 2017, generating a retail value of $3.1 billion from a combination of headsets, speakers, keyboards and mice. “Gaming […]
With the Marvel Cinematic Universe evolving its roster – including several new, original shows on the Disney+ streaming service – it leaves fans wondering what comes next. One of the best ways to gauge audience expectations around this is through social media conversations. To see what Marvel projects generated the most engagement/volume, social media analytics […]
SPI International affiliate Kino Polska TV’s newest venture is a production arm that is designed to deliver big-budget, Polish and international movies, along with TV productions that celebrate the traditions and history of Poland. “Poland is a country with a rich history and culture, and we have all these incredibly talented people around us. SPI and […]
E4 has acquired the UK exclusive broadcast rights for new CBS comedy Man With A Plan, starring Matt LeBlanc. The deal with CBS Studios International also gives E4 the UK linear television premiere of Star Trek: Discovery. Star Trek: Discovery, which had previously only been available to watch on Netflix in the UK, and Man […]
Netflix has secured the rights to Jeff Smith’s award-winning and New York Times best-selling international comic book series, Bone, with plans to develop an animated kids series that follows the iconic Bone cousins on an adventure through an uncharted desert and into a mysterious valley filled with wonderful and terrifying creatures. Bone has been published […]