In a move that enhances Hasbro’s storytelling capabilities and franchise economics in TV, film and other media to strengthen its brands, play and entertainment company Hasbro, Inc. and independent producer Entertainment One (eOne) have entered into a definitive agreement under which Hasbro will acquire eOne in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately £3.3 billion (€3.64bn). […]
In 2020, worldwide 5G wireless network infrastructure revenue will reach $4.2 billion (€3.8bn), an 89 per cent increase from 2019 revenue of $2.2 billion, according to research and advisory company Gartner. Additionally, Gartner forecasts that investments in 5G NR network infrastructure will account for 6 per cent of the total wireless infrastructure revenue of communications […]
Euskaltel, Spain’s fifth largest telco, controlled by UK’s Zegona, has launched a low cost convergent package at €19.90 a month to boost subscriptions and take position in its forthcoming national expansion. The package includes a 500Mbps fibre broadband, 20GB of data, pay-TV and unlimited mobile calls for six months at €19.90 (€65 regular price from […]
The Ekstraklasa, the top flight league in Poland, has officially launched its new OTT platform for international markets. Following a one-month free trial period, individual matches will be available on a pay-per-view basis at €2.99. A monthly subscription to the service will cost €6.99, with a season pass priced at €49.99. Content outside of live […]
Mediaset has filed a formal complaint with Italy’s market watchdog Consob accusing shareholder Vivendi of leaking information with a view to disrupting its corporate restructuring plans, according to a Reuters report. A note to clients from investment bankers Deutsche Bank said: “Mediaset has asked Consob to demand Vivendi makes a public statement clarifying its position […]
Thailand’s Department of Intellectual Property (DIP), Ministry of Commerce (MOC), Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) – the trade association for the video industry and ecosystem in Asia Pacific – and cable and satellite television operator TrueVisions hosted a Digital Content Anti-Piracy Summit which was held at the Ministry of Commerce Building in Nonthaburi. The anti-piracy […]
For the second straight season, ESPN+ and ESPN are the exclusive presenter of Serie A, Italy’s top flight football league, in the US. ESPN+ will feature more than 340 matches throughout the 2019-20 season, which kicks off August 24th with live streaming of Parma vs. Serie A champions Juventus, featuring five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano […]
WWE and Endeavor Audio, the entertainment studio, have unveiled plans to launch a new WWE Podcast Network with several Superstar-focused series. “Storytelling is at WWE’s core, and we are eager to add the audio genre to our portfolio,” said Jayar Donlan, Executive Vice President, WWE Advanced Media. “Partnering with Endeavor Audio, an expert in podcasting, […]
AMC Networks has announced the launch of two of its subscription streaming services on YouTube TV – Acorn TV, a streaming service for British and international television; and UMC, the streaming service for Black TV and film. The services will join sister services Shudder, Sundance NOW, and AMC Premiere as part of YouTube TV’s expanding […]
DAZN, the sports streaming service, has landed the exclusive rights to this year’s FIBA Basketball World Cup in two markets – Japan and Canada. DAZN has also secured non-exclusive rights to the tournament in Spain. Hosted by China for the first time, in its 18th edition, this World Cup will be played in eight cities […]