Virgin Media will give all TV customers access to a range of documentary, entertainment and music channels throughout February at no extra cost. Customers can watch channels including Comedy Central, Crime & Investigation, MTV, Sky History and more. A range of top Asian channels will also be made available from the Asian Mela pack. All […]
Amy DeGregorio and Andrew Tew have been promoted to expanded sales, marketing and distribution roles at Hearst Media Production Group, formed in September 2021 to advance Hearst Television’s original programme production and distribution. DeGregorio has been named senior vice president, managing director of sales for educational/informational (E/I) programming. She previously served as senior vice president, […]
Avatel, a local telco operator operating mainly in rural areas, has launched Avatel TV, a platform developed by Viaccess Orca with up to 50 TV channels and a catalogue of 6,000 cinema, TV series and documentary titles. With a 4K STB based on Android technology, subscribers have access to the TV offer through two different […]
ViacomCBS and Comcast Cable have reached comprehensive distribution agreements to deliver ViacomCBS’s full portfolio of broadcast, entertainment, news, and sports programming to Xfinity customers. The multi-year deal features renewed carriage of ViacomCBS’s networks – including CBS Television Network, BET, CBS Sports Network, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, Pop TV, Smithsonian Channel, SHOWTIME, and others […]
LA-based film and TV studio SK Global has acquired production company Critical Content from Anchorage Capital Group. Tom Forman will remain as CEO of Critical Content and Jenny Daly, who was named president of Critical Content in 2018, will also remain in her role. “SK Global is in growth mode, and this acquisition represents the […]
Netflix has announced that it has renewed Emily in Paris for Seasons 3 and 4. The first season of the comedy-drama was Netflix’s most viewed comedy series of 2020. Season 2 was released on December 22nd 2021 and debuted on the Global Netflix Top 10, topping the list across 94 countries with 107.6 million hours […]
India’s contemporary Hindi music channel, MTV Beats, ends 2021 on a high note, as it completes five years of entertaining its audience with engaging programming and exciting innovations. The ultimate destination for music aficionados, MTV Beats has been the perfect excuse to dance and party for half a decade now. To celebrate this loyalty and love of […]
Polaris, the black-owned television, digital and social media platform, has announced the launch of its first free ad-supported streaming TV channel (FAST), that has debuted on VIZIO’s SmartCast platform. Created by digital media pioneer and legendary journalist, Rahman J. Dukes, Polaris promises to uncover and share stories created by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color […]
Vodafone Spain has opened up 40 pay-TV channels to all subscribers during Christmas in a promotion available until January 10th. Current and new subscribers will be able to watch all these channels for free –including series, cinema, documentaries and music. They will be able to watch them on live through all devices and access the […]
ViacomCBS Networks International and Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT) have announced a partnership to bring Pluto TV to Sweden, Denmark and Norway in 2022. The service will combine ViacomCBS’ free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) service with the biggest pan-Nordic ApOD platform Viafree. NENT Group will serve as the platform’s leading advertising sales partner. Pluto TV will […]