Advanced Television

Bank: “C-band close to finish line”

A report from investment bank Exane/BNPP suggests that ‘decision day’ for the C-Band Alliance (CBA) will soon hear from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with its verdict on the CBA’s proposals. “Our review of the FCC record suggests that alternative proposals to the CBA are not gaining traction. With the likes of Altice, Dish and […]

September 20, 2019By Chris Forrester

China to start making 8K displays

China is to start supplying 8K TV displays by the end of this year. Hisense has confirmed that it will launch 8K set in Europe next year, and TCL will do the same, reports Reuters. Chinese set-maker Haier will start selling 8K receivers in China later this year. They demonstrated a 75” 8K receiver at […]

September 20, 2019By Chris Forrester

Intel launches immersive highlights with Man City

Intel Sports is expanding the power of Intel True View, an immersive media technology in sports, with the introduction of immersive highlights launching with current Premier League Champions Manchester City. Building on the partnership they started in 2019, Manchester City and Intel have collaborated to bring this interactive experience to fans worldwide for the first […]

September 20, 2019

Intelsat “close” to ordering next-gen satellites

Intelsat is already drifting an orbiting satellite in order to replace the lost IS-29e which failed in April. Speaking at a Goldman Sachs investor conference, CEO Steve Spengler said Intelsat expected to suffer a $70 million EBITDA hit from the loss of IS-29e at 50 degrees West which would translate into a $50 million revenue […]

September 20, 2019By Chris Forrester

Eleven Sports, Onefootball OTT partnership in Belgium, Luxembourg

Eleven Sports and Onefootball have partnered to bring live streaming of top European football fixtures to football fans in Belgium and Luxembourg. The partnership will begin this weekend with the Derby della Madonnina – AC Milan v Inter Milan – being made available on the Onefootball app as well as the Eleven Sports platform. Onefootball, […]

September 20, 2019

Thaicom, RSCC enter partnership agreement

Thaicom has announced the signature of an Agreement of Intention with Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC), the Russian satellite operator, to collaborate on the joint development of a service offering for maritime satellite broadband connectivity. According to the framework of the agreement, Thaicom and RSCC will initially study roaming options on their proprietary maritime VSAT […]

September 20, 2019

Classic Sega brands on Apple Arcade

Sega Games has confirmed the immediate availability of Sonic Racing and ChuChu Rocket! Universe for Apple Arcade, Apple’s subscription service launching globally today. “We’re thrilled to partner with Apple for the launch of Apple Arcade. The service lifts the lid on innovation and has enabled some incredible new experiences for classic Sega brands. I hope […]

September 20, 2019By Nik Roseveare

Motion Picture Association unifies global brand

The trade association that represents the leading producers and distributors of film, television, and streaming content is updating and unifying its brand. The group’s worldwide advocacy and content protection operations will now have a single, consistent name and logo – reflecting the global entertainment industry and following other recent changes to equip a more globally […]

September 20, 2019By Colin Mann

NextUp Comedy hits crowdfunding target

NextUp Comedy has smashed their crowdfunding target in just 10 days, with over £350k raised at the time of writing and seven days of fundraising left to go. So far, over 370 investors have – via Crowdcube – backed NextUp Comedy, hailed as the Netflix of UK Comedy, as part of their growth expansion. Luke […]

September 20, 2019

Russians to build 11 Proton rockets

Russia’s TASS news site says that rocket manufacturer Khrunichev has built 4 of the popular Proton-M rockets and will build another 7 before shutting down the production line and switching to a new version. Khrunichev’s Director General Alexei Varochko told TASS on September 17th: “According to the current plan, the Khrunichev Center is to manufacture […]

September 20, 2019By Chris Forrester