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Telekom Slovenije unveils NEO platform

Slovenian multiplay operator Telekom Slovenije has launched NEO, the next generation of home entertainment that integrates an open, secure, cloud-connected, state-of-the-art smart home solution, that also supports pay-TV services, gaming and e-commerce. By developing a smart living and entertainment platform, Telekom Slovenije offers its users the option of managing TV content and smart home devices […]

December 21, 2018

IMPACT Wrestling PPVs free on Fight Network UK

Fight Network UK, the TV channel dedicated to complete coverage of combat sports, will air all three IMPACT Wrestling pay-per-view events from 2018 – allowing fans in the UK and Ireland to watch them for free. The acclaimed Redemption, Slammiversary and Bound For Glory events will air on Sundays over the next month on Fight […]

December 21, 2018By Nik Roseveare

eSports titles revealed for SEA Games

One of the biggest news items to come out of the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games being held in The Philippines next year is that eSports will be one of the official medal events, alongside the more traditional sports. With the event drawing nearer, 5 out of 6 the eSports games titles have been announced […]

December 21, 2018

Myanmar: Eleven Sports scores MFF rights

Eleven Sports’ new service in Myanmar, My Sports, has secured live broadcast and production rights from the Myanmar Football Federation (MFF). The latest move further establishes My Sports as the home of the football in the country. Adding to its growing football portfolio which already includes the Myanmar National League (MNL), General Aung San Shield, […]

December 21, 2018

Japan: WWE, J SPORTS extend content partnership

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and J SPORTS will extend their partnership into its 22nd year with a new agreement to broadcast WWE’s flagship shows Raw and SmackDown live in Japan. Beginning January 1st 2019, J SPORTS 4 will air Raw live on on Tuesdays and SmackDown live on Wednesdays. Additionally, beginning January 7th, J SPORTS […]

December 21, 2018

Karate Combat expands to 10 live streamed fights in 2019

Karate Combat has announced an expansion following the success of its first four events with fighters, fans and sponsors. A full year series of championship fights will take place in 10 locations across 4 continents next year, including Kyoto, Shanghai, Rio de Janeiro, New York City, Miami, Paris, Italy and Latvia. The league also announced […]

December 21, 2018

Research: Credential sharing costs millions in revenue

What has been an effective strategy for OTT video providers to win new subscribers appears to be backfiring, according to research by specialist consulting firm, Cartesian, which reveals that 27 per cent of consumers access streaming video content using account credentials borrowed or stolen from someone they don’t live with. “In our work with streaming […]

December 20, 2018

Sky Sports USA pop-up channel

Sky Sports is launching a new home for American sports – Sky Sports USA. The channel, on air from January 3rd to February 5th, will show 40 live games from across the NFL and NBA. As the race continues to Super Bowl LIII, Sky Sports USA will have every game from the NFL play-offs live, […]

December 20, 2018

Alliance promotes blockchain in entertainment industry

A growing consortium of Hollywood and International entertainment companies have formed the Blockchain Global Entertainment Alliance (BGEA) with the goal to promote blockchain technology adoption for the entertainment industry and develop common standards and best practices in the entertainment blockchain movement. The BGEA is a non-profit alliance designed to educate all forms of entertainment companies […]

December 20, 2018By Colin Mann

Discovery, GOLFTV add Ladies European Tour

Discovery and the Ladies European Tour have announced a new partnership that will see GOLFTV showcase the foremost players and events in European women’s golf.  The agreement features multiplatform live rights to all Ladies European Tour events, as well as the next two Solheim Cups in 25 countries in Europe – including Denmark, Germany, Italy, Norway, Poland, Russia and Sweden. […]

December 20, 2018