During the Rio Creative Conference, Netflix announced its first Brazilian zombie show, Reality Z. Based on the acclaimed British production Dead Set, created by Charlie Brooker (Black Mirror), the series has been adapted by Brazilian director, screenwriter and executive producer Cláudio Torres with Conspiração’s production. An ode to horror, humour and pop culture, the show […]
Nearly a quarter (23.4 per cent) of French thematic pay-TV channels are also available through OTT distribution through dedicated apps. According to a study from research company NPA Conseil, this figure rises to 50.2 per cent when including indirect distribution through aggregation platforms such as MyCanal and Molotov. Two types of channels are particularly well […]
Hackers are tapping into a growing consumer trend, the use of illicit streaming devices and apps to access pirated movies, TV shows and live programming, to spread malware and exploit unsuspecting users, a Digital Citizens Alliance investigation has found. Over the course of its nine-month probe, Digital Citizens, a consumer-oriented coalition focused on educating the […]
Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT Group) has extended the exclusive Nordic rights to The Open golf championship until the end of 2024. Every hole from the prestigious championship will continue to be shown live on NENT Group’s Viaplay streaming service and Viasat Golf pay-TV channel. The 2019 Open will be played at Royal Portrush in Northern […]
Since 2010, MOTORVISION TV has been broadcasting live motorsports in Germany, Austria and Switzerland and been the premier destination for NASCAR fans in the region. Now it’s international sister channel follows suit and is set to become the new home of motorsports in Europe (excluding the UK, Portugal and the German-speaking area) and Africa with […]
Discovery has announced its first commission with British motoring presenter Richard Hammond. Produced by Chimp, Richard Hammond’s BIG! will sees the host embark on a global adventure – from the UK to Germany and the US – to explore the world’s biggest structures and machines. Each episode will take Hammond to a new location and […]
Following successful legal action taken by Sky, Trevor Fitzpatrick, the licensee of Gerald Griffin Bar, Cork, in the Republic of Ireland, has been ordered to pay damages of €37,800 for infringing Sky’s copyright by showing Sky Sports programming illegally in his premises. He was also ordered to pay costs. Sky was seeking damages of €11,340 […]
Pluto TV has announced CNN as the latest premium news brand to join the Pluto TV platform. The CNN channel on Pluto TV will feature a curated playlist of short-form digital content from CNN’s esteemed anchors and story-tellers. The channel will showcase CNN’s original feature content to viewers, with programming focused on lifestyle and culture, climate change, and the environment, […]
Turner France has agreed a deal to feature some of its most popular channels on PostTV’s Entertain Me! pay-TV package in Luxembourg. The Turner channel line-up includes TCM, Cartoon Network, and Boomerang (all in HD) alongside Toonami HD, WarnerTV HD, and Boing HD. The channels are available in French and English. “It is always an […]
International TV and broadband provider Liberty Global has agreed a multi-year deal with Amazon to make what it describes as the best content and viewing experience available to 4 million Virgin Media TV customers in the UK. Virgin Media will be the first of Liberty Global’s European operations to integrate the Amazon Prime Video app […]