Planning to launch its own SVoD Netflix like platform by the end of this year, French telco Orange is reportedly already be in advanced talks with TF1. According to daily Le Figaro, the potential partners could include Canal+, despite the pay-TV group’s existing Canal play service. Orange already carries the major French SVoD services like […]
Amazon and Studiocanal have signed a multi-year extension to their movie agreement in the UK and Germany for streaming service Amazon Prime Instant Video. As per the new deal, Prime Instant Video gets the exclusive first pay-TV rights to all Studiocanal theatrical titles in the UK and Germany – including upcoming family favourites Paddington and […]
NeuLion, an enabler and provider of live and on-demand content to Internet-connected devices, has announced that Big Ten Network (BTN) is now powering BTN2Go, the network’s digital extension, and BTN Plus, a subscription service within BTN2Go, with the NeuLion TV Everywhere Platform. “Leveraging the strength and agility of our platform, fans can access BTN’s mobile […]
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has expanded its partnerships with Turner Broadcasting System and The Walt Disney Company through new, nine-year agreements under which ABC, TNT, and ESPN will televise NBA games beginning with the 2016-17 season and running through the 2024-25 season. The new deal is reported to be worth more than $2.5 billion […]
Vodafone Netherlands has launched triple-play packages (Internet, telephone and TV services) throughout the country via its DSL network. Packages are available with speeds of 20, 40, and 80 MBs, and, in fibre areas. 50, 100 and 500 MBs. Branded ‘Vodaphone Thuis”, the TV service gives all customers access to a standard 54 digital channels via […]
BBC shows are now to be made available for catch-up viewing on the BBC iPlayer for 30 days rather than seven, after the service was extended by the Corporation. In April, the BBC Trust approved proposals from the BBC Executive to extend the catch-up window for programmes on BBC iPlayer from seven to 30 days, […]
Redbox Instant, the streaming video service operated by US telco Verizon and movie and game rental kiosk specialist Outerwall, is to close down on October 7th as the venture has not been as successful as anticipated. The service was launched in early 2013 in competition with services such as Netflix, Amazon and Hulu Plus. “The […]
A recent webinar conducted by CASBAA and SNL Kagan detailed how “upstart” OTT providers are taking on traditional multichannel providers in the fight for Asia Pacific’s video customers. During the webinar, SNL Kagan analyst Wangxing Zhao examined key trends for OTT subscriber and revenue growth on a global scale, and identified key metrics that signal […]
TV technology and services specialist Synapse TV is enabling the re-launch of Vision TV on Freeview in the UK. The new service will be accessed via the Freeview EPG and deliver a number of UK and international free-to-air channels streamed to compatible Freeview HD connected TVs and boxes. Synapse TV utilises proven technology from Strategy […]
The much anticipated third series of critically-acclaimed British drama Ripper Street premières this autumn exclusively on UK movie and TV streaming service Amazon Prime Instant Video. A double bill of the first and second episodes will be available for Amazon Prime Instant Video members at 9pm on November 14th, with a further six episodes to […]