Amazon and global content provider Lionsgate have signed an exclusive multiyear agreement under which Lionsgate will deliver a diverse line-up of Hollywood blockbusters to Amazon Prime Video customers across Mexico, Brazil and the rest of Latin America. The agreement provides for Lionsgate and Summit Entertainment label films to premiere exclusively on Amazon Prime Video following […]
UK comms regulator Ofcom has announced the companies that have qualified to take part in its upcoming spectrum auction. Ofcom is releasing 40 MHz of spectrum in the 2.3 GHz band to improve broadband for today’s mobile users. It is also releasing 150 MHz of spectrum in the 3.4 GHz band to prepare for the […]
With the closing of the 2018 Olympic Winter Games, Discovery says it has delivered on its commitment to engage more people, on more screens than ever before across Europe. Viewers embraced Discovery’s production of the Olympic Games in record numbers, including the most immersive coverage, every minute live on digital, and the best experts analysing […]
Dolby Labs and Samsung used Mobile World Congress in Barcelona to announce a major deal that will see Dolby’s Atmos enhanced sound system incorporated on Samsung’s Galaxy S9 and S9+ smartphones. “Dolby Atmos is enabling a new level of audio experience on the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ mobile devices. This announcement signifies a […]
According to the latest findings from the Mobile Video Index (MVI) from mobile video traffic management solutions specialist Openwave Mobility, while YouTube remains the most popular for mobile video, Facebook is rapidly closing the gap in some markets – and has even overtaken YouTube in others. This is the second edition
Digital media software and services specialist RealNetworks has entered the next phase of its strategic partnership with China International Broadcasting Network (CIBN) OTT TV. CIBN OTT TV will launch a commercial trial of RealNetworks’ next-generation codec, RealMedia HD, on its over-the-top (OTT) HD VIDEO app and Stars China mobile app, China TV. CIBN OTT TV […]
Streaming services are frustrating US consumers according to a survey conducted by Penthera, a specialist in download-to-go (D2Go) functionality. Complaints are often related to a poor user experience, which could be improved with D2Go. “Whether they are heading to the beach or the daily commute, consumers recognise they cannot rely on always having video-grade data […]
Free TV on demand service UKTV Play is now available on NOW TV devices and Roku streaming players. The UKTV Play app hosts shows from multichannel broadcaster UKTV’s channels Dave, Yesterday, Really and Drama, including exclusive UKTV Originals and thousands of hours from the network’s extensive archive. NOW TV and Roku users will now have […]
Church spires across the UK will be used to boost digital connectivity in rural areas following an agreement between the Government and the Church of England. The accord, signed by the National Church Institutions (NCIs) of the Church of England, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the Department for the Environment, […]
Ziggo, the Dutch cable operator, has revealed it will soon make content on its Ziggo Go streaming app available for offline viewing. The app will allow users to download content and store it for several weeks. It is not yet known if all content or just specific titles will be available to be stored as […]