Joined by Members of Congress, the International Intellectual Property Alliance (IIPA) – a private sector coalition of associations representing US copyright-based industries – has released a detailed report highlighting a record $1.2 trillion (€1.11trn) economic contribution by the core copyright industries to the US economy. The report – Copyright Industries in the US Economy: The […]
Altice Group has formed a partnership with Discovery Communications to deliver a more diverse line up of content to consumers, especially in France. The new deal enables Discovery to expand its portfolio with the launch of two new exclusive channels: Investigation Discovery will launch on December 15th, and Discovery Family will be launched in summer […]
Google has launched a number of different ways for users to consume their content, including the release of 125 movies in 4K on Google Play Movies. In a blog post, Ben Serridge, Product Manager Google Play Movies & TV, said that when Google first made movies available on Android (a little over five years ago), […]
Singapore media company Mediacorp and Netflix have confirmed that the streaming service will bring locally-produced TV series to its members around the world from early 2017. The agreement brings over 20 popular Chinese TV series made in Singapore, including award-winning classics such as The Little Nyonya and The Golden Path, and more recent dramas such […]
Content orchestration and financial processing platform Mediamorph has been selected by BLOCKBUSTER – a part of the Danish incumbent telco, TDC Group – and the largest TVoD provider in Denmark. Mediamorph’s platform will streamline the management of contracts, supplier royalty reporting, and critical title avails data flowing from content providers. TDC Group’s BLOCKBUSTER home entertainment […]
Premium entertainment streaming service Hulu now supports streaming in Ultra HD. “As TV and movie lovers ourselves, we want to makes sure viewers can watch their favourite shows and movies in the best possible quality,” says Ben Smith, Head of Experience. “4K Ultra HD gives content creators a more immersive canvas for their stories. So […]
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has said it believes the European Commission’s proposal on broadcasters’ online transmissions and retransmissions will enable more Public service media (PSM) content to circulate online without harming the existing prerogatives of rightsholders and broadcasters, suggesting that such bodies need copyright licensing systems which allow them to respond to citizens’ expectations […]
Netflix members worldwide can now download their favourite content, in addition to streaming the service’s series and films at no extra cost, which it says makes it even easier to watch Netflix on the go. In a blog post, Eddy Wu, Director of Product Innovation, says that while many members enjoy watching Netflix at home, […]
Eurosport has won the UK and Ireland broadcast and digital rights for the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2017 and 2019, as the Ivory Coast look to defend their 2015 title in the host nation of Gabon this coming January. The new deal to broadcast the next two editions extends the long-standing relationship between the […]
In Flight Entertainment (IFE) operator Global Eagle (GEE) has secured a five-year deal to showcase Premiership Rugby on its commercial flights and to cruise ships using its VSAT service. Under the agreement, GEE has been granted worldwide rights to provide extensive programming of the action-packed Aviva Premiership Rugby, Singha Premiership Rugby 7s series and Anglo-Welsh […]