CBS and Showtime programming will stream in China via a newly struck deal between CBS Studios and China’s PPTV streaming service. The deal makes PPTV the exclusive local streamer for CBS and Showtime series. CBS and Showtime boast a lineup of popular programming that includes The Big Bang Theory, Code Black, Supergirl, Homeland and The […]
BBC Worldwide and NBCUniversal International Networks have confirmed a deal that will enable viewers throughout Latin America to enjoy Doctor Who on Syfy. The series, previously available on BBC’s owned networks in the region, begins airing on Syfy in 2016 with a re-run of season eight, followed by the exclusive regional premiere of season nine. […]
Qwilt, a provider of online video delivery and open video caching solutions, has announced that Telecom Italia has deployed Qwilt’s open caching solution to boost network capacity and improve quality of OTT streaming video for its more than 30 million customers. Telecom Italia implemented Qwilt’s solution to provide enhanced quality of experience (QoE) for its […]
Wazee Digital, a specialist in title management, delivery and monetisation services for sports, media and entertainment companies, has been named on the list of Built In Colorado’s Top 100 Digital Companies in Colorado. The list highlights the top digital employers in the state, segmented by sector. Wazee Digital ranked 70th overall, and 23rd amongst B2B […]
UK TV viewers have labelled proposals to introduce new charges to transmit free-to-air public service broadcaster ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 programmes over pay-TV networks a new TV tax and a “rip off”, according to a new survey. In a survey into the proposed charges commissioned by UK quad-play operator Virgin Media, 73 per […]
The Spanish pay-TV business is growing with a gain of 1.4 million subscribers in the last year – significantly boosted by Movistar Plus, the result of the merger between Movistar and Canal Plus, A report from watchdog CNMC reveals that at the end of the first quarter there were 5.4 million pay-TV subscribers, with a […]
Eurosport has invited sports fans across the globe to ‘Fuel Your Passion’ by unveiling a new brand identity to spearhead a new chapter for the Discovery-owned sports broadcaster. The new identity will be underpinned by the strapline ‘Fuel Your Passion’ and supported by the #sharemypassion social media campaign, which encourages fans to share stories about […]
Orange Spain has reached an agreement with Rakuten VoD subsidiary Wuaki.tv to offer the streaming service’s entire catalogue to its pay-TV customers at no extra cost. From December, Orange customers will be able to watch the 1,200-plus films and 4,000-plus episodes of series available in Wuaki’s catalogue. The promotion runs until May, after which viewers […]
Viacom has reported financial results. Quarterly revenues declined 5 per cent to $3.79 billion. Excluding an unfavorable 3 per cent impact of foreign exchange, revenues decreased 2 per cent. Media Networks revenues grew 5 per cent to $2.79 billion, principally due to growth in affiliate fees and international advertising revenues, partially offset by declines in […]
Vivendi, the French media giant which controls Canal Plus, Universal Music Group and DailyMotion, has badly upset the investment community. First up, its core numbers are miserable, but that hasn’t been the problem. The grumble from equity analysts is that they collectively asked Vivendi’s senior management including CEO Vincent Bolloré, a series of questions during […]