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Viacom adds MTV+ to Prime

Viacom International Media Networks announced today the launch of the MTV+ Prime Video Channel on Amazon in Germany and Austria. Prime members can add MTV+ to their existing Prime membership for €2.99/month. The new offer gives Amazon Prime Video members the ability to access the linear MTV Brand New channel and various premium MTV content […]

December 12, 2018

Pluto TV seasonal pop-up channels

For three weeks in December, Pluto TV will ramp up its free offering in the UK with three pop-up channels catering to the cosiest time of the year. For those out and about, winter sports specials will introduce new permanent channel Pluto TV Action Sports. The line-up is part of Pluto TV’s efforts to reach […]

December 12, 2018

Metrological powers Turkcell TV App Store

Turkish multiplay operator Turkcell has chosen Metrological to deliver the integrated Turkcell TV App Store, available to all Turkcell TV+ subscribers. Turkcell will have a unique TV App Store personalised for their TV+ subscribers across Turkey. Leveraging Metrological’s Application Platform Turkcell is able to source localised and international content from Metrological’s App library of more […]

December 12, 2018

TelOne Zimbabwe VoD launch with Vubiquity

Premium content services and media technology solutions provider Vubiquity has agreed a multi-year deal with Discover Digital to provide new and exclusive international plus local content throughout the African continent, starting with TelOne DEOD (Digital Entertainment On Demand) in Zimbabwe. The deal encompasses two tiers of subscription content on the Discover DigitalService: On Demand and […]

December 12, 2018

UK inquiry into ‘immersive and addictive technologies’

The UK Parliament’s House of Commons Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee is to examine the development of immersive technologies such as virtual and augmented reality, and the potential impact these could have in the worlds of sport, entertainment and news. The inquiry will also look

December 11, 2018By Colin Mann

Vodafone Spain adds Foxnow to OTT offer

Vodafone Spain is strengthening its OTT services with the exclusive launch of the Fox streaming platform Foxnow, available from this week to all Vodafone TV Total subscribers. The service, integrated into Vodafone’s Videoclub, will enable subscribers to watch content from Fox and Fox Life “whenever and whatever they want” including hit series like The Walking […]

December 11, 2018From David del Valle in Madrid

Creatives call for fair EU remuneration rules

European and international authors and performers’ organisations from all sectors have urged Member States to support the Article -14 providing for fair and proportionate remuneration for authors and performers in the Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market. Proposed by the European Parliament and backed by a large majority of its members on September […]

December 11, 2018By Colin Mann

Roku Stream-a-thon kicks off Dec 26

Streaming platform and device specialist Roku is kicking off its first-ever Stream-a-thon, a week during the holiday season dedicated to delivering a selection of top shows and premium TV to Roku users for free. Starting December 26th, viewers will be able to watch hand-picked, unauthenticated quality television, including complete seasons and movies from such networks […]

December 11, 2018

I’m A Celebrity peaks with 12.1m

The I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! UK final attracted a huge peak audience of 12.1 million/56 per cent share tuning in to see former football manager Harry Redknapp crowned King of the Jungle – the highest peak audience of the series. The final show of the series averaged 10.9 million/48.2 per cent share […]

December 11, 2018

Spain: Movistar launches Netflix

Telefónica’s pay TV platform Movistar has launched Netflix as an integrated service aiming to boost subscriptions during this Christmas campaign. The US streaming service is available on the convergent packages Fusión Selección, Fusión Total and Fusión Total Plus at prices over €100 a month. Subscribers will have to acquire a new UHD STB (free of […]

December 10, 2018From David del Valle in Madrid