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TV is a tech innovation driver

According to organisers of the ‘TV Meets Tech’ – part of London Technology week – held recently at iBurbia Studios in Chiswick, West London, the event, intended to be a sampler of the kind of innovation that the TV industry is inspiring, demonstrated that the TV industry is putting a stake in the ground around […]

June 24, 2014By Colin Mann

Netflix, Deutsche Telekom collaboration?

Streaming giant Netflix is in advanced talks with Deutsche Telekom over a possible collaboration ahead of Netflix’s launch in Germany this autumn, according to a report in German news magazine Manager. The report cites unnamed sources saying Deutsche Telekom was open to cooperating with Netflix as it begins its German roll out even though the VoD […]

June 23, 2014

Entone scores in Brazil with Telecom Italia Mobile

Entone, a provider of Cloud TV and Connected Home solutions, has been selected by TIM Brasil for their “Live TIM Blue Box” launch. The product provides a seamless blend of live free-to-air television and OTT video. TIM is the largest mobile operator in Brazil with over 74 million subscribers. TIM’s Live TIM Blue Box offers […]

June 23, 2014

Arkena provides OTT for beIN Sports

Arkena has announced the provision of turn-key OTT and catch-up services for beIN Sports Connect, a new OTT offer launched by beIN SPORTS France to deliver its live channels directly via internet to connected devices, such as PC/Mac, iOS and Android smartphones and tablets. Arkena provides the complete end-to-end OTT solution to beIN Sports: captation […]

June 23, 2014

Netflix bows to French release windows

Netflix, which is set to launch next September in France, is to bow to the French media chronology and will show movies at least 36 months after first theatrical release. According to reports, the House of Cards series will also remain an exclusivity to Canal+ in France, which has already broadcast season 2. The service […]

June 20, 2014From Pascale Paoli-Lebailly in Paris

Google guilty on copyright

The producer of The Walking Dead warns that rampant piracy is pushing the TV and film industry “to the precipice”, and called on Google to do more to tackle illegal websites. Gale Ann Hurd said that if consumers want to continue to see shows such as Walking Dead and HBO’s Game of Thrones – which […]

June 19, 2014

Food Network and Travel Channel on TVPlayer

TVPlayer, the free TV streaming app for mobile and tablet, has agreed a licensing deal for popular lifestyle entertainment channels Food Network and Travel Channel, including their ‘plus ones’, from Scripps Networks UK & EMEA. Food Network and Travel Channel are the only dedicated lifestyle entertainment channels on the platform and include programming such as […]

June 19, 2014By Colin Mann

Streaming gaining on traditional TV viewership

A Harris Poll looking at the ways Americans most often watch television programmes has found the increasing use of streaming as a viewership option. While over three-quarters of US adults (77 per cent) say they regularly watch television shows via either cable (55 per cent) or satellite TV (23 per cent), over four in ten […]

June 19, 2014

Anhui picks RealNetworks for multiscreen

In an exciting development for cable subscribers in China, Anhui Radio and Television Information Network Co., Ltd announces that it will offer set-top boxes (STBs) loaded with RealHome Media Portal for multi-screen viewing of TV, over-the-top (OTT) and user-generated content. RealHome Media Portal, from RealNetworks, is a multimedia hub allowing users to easily categorize, search […]

June 18, 2014

Bollyvod begins global roll-out in US

Bollyvod, from Swedish streaming innovator Voddler, has commenced its global roll-out by launching in the United States. Bollyvod shows the latest movies and shows from Bollywood’s leading studios on Internet-connected devices. For the roll-out, Voddler has secured over 100 000 hours of content and will promote Bollyvod with a marketing campaign, both online and on […]

June 18, 2014