YahLive, the satellite broadcasting portion of Abu Dhabi-based YahSat that is managed by SES, is close to signing up its first all-HDTV capacity bookings. While commercial terms have not been revealed, it is understood that the first transponder rentals will go to channels from Abu Dhabi TV. SES admits it is an ambitious “even […]
German cable giant Kabel Deutschland has confirmed it will be adding eight new HDTV channels. Six will go live on October 5 (Pro7 HD, Sat1-HD, kabel eins HD, Sixx HD, and Servus HD).Two other channels will then be added in December. K-D says that by year-end it will be offering 26 HD channels. With the […]
James Cameron, director of Avatar, told IBC the dual production model will never work for broadcast, it is simply uneconomic. He said the Cameron Pace Group model (referring the production comany he has founded with Vince Pace, will mix the two. He announced the launch of CPG in the UK targetting live sports production and […]
Totalmovie, Mexico’s leading entertainment-on-demand service, hasdemonstrated an extension of the Totalmovie consumer service to Internet connected Blu-ray players and Sony’s PS3 game consoles. The service is built on Related Content Database’s WatchWith Service Delivery Platform. Totalmovie consumers can now stream full-length movies to their TVs simply by inserting a Totalmovie disc in an Internet connected […]
Video technology solutions company Grass Valley has revealed a strategic alliance with the Cameron-Pace Group to raise further the profile of 3D technology in broadcast. James Cameron, director of Avatar, announced the company with his long-time special-effects partner, Vince Pace, with the aim of developing, selling and leasing 3D production technology to film-makers, broadcasters, game […]
Polaroid Eyewear has confirmed the launch of the first two styles in its Professional 3D Eyewear Collection. The Polaroid Professional 3D Collection, which uses passive circular polarisation, has been specifically created for 3D professionals and producers of 3D content. These first two styles both have interchangeable lenses, meaning that after work, professionals can simply change […]
Trace, the media brand specialised in music and sports celebrities content, is strengthening its relationship with Eutelsat via a five-year contract for capacity and uplinking services on the Eurobird 9A satellite. The new deal gives Trace a large footprint to broadcast across Europe and the Middle East its three HD thematic networks, Trace Urban HD, […]
Rovi Corporation has signed a multi-year licensing agreement for DivX technology with Shenzhen MTC, a China-based manufacturer of consumer electronics products. Through the new agreement, MTC will expand its implementation of DivX Plus HD, the premium level of Certification, and use it across its product lines, including digital set-top boxes, DVD and blu-ray disc players, […]
A fifth HD digital terrestrial TV channel is expected to launch by April next year in the UK. Ofcom has invited public service broadcasters to apply for the slot. The media watchdog said the extra capacity needed for HD on DTT had been created by reorganising existing TV services and introducing MPEG-4 and DVB-T2. The […]
Toshiba Europe has unveiled the world’s first large-screen glasses-free 3DTV. The 55ZL2 has a screen of 139cm (55”) in diagonal and does not require glasses to experience 3D. In addition, the 55ZL2 is the world’s first TV targeted at consumers that comes with a Quad Full HD screen. This enables the 55ZL2 to offer a […]