Optus has secured the Australian rights to the FIFA Club World Cup for 2019 and 2020. The FIFA Club World Cup is an international club football tournament between the winners of the six continental confederations, as well as the host nation’s league champions. For the next two years, the tournament will be hosted by Qatar. […]
MainStreaming, the streaming service provider, has become a member of the Ultra HD Forum Italia (HDFI). Entering with an innovative role, MainStreaming is the first company to be included in the ‘Enabler to Watch’ category, which was created for companies specifically concentrated on innovating the way video is streamed to connected devices. Since its founding, […]
Nilesat has ordered a new satellite (Nilesat 301) from Thales Alenia Space. The contract covers both the launch of the craft as well as the build. The contract says that Nilesat 301 will be launched in January 2022 to take over from Nilesat 201 which will reach the end of its working life in 2028, […]
Multichannel programmer Discovery and JTBC GOLF, an affiliate of JTBC, one of the biggest TV stations in South Korea, have forged a long-term partnership to grow golf viewership and engagement in South Korea. The new collaboration will present the PGA Tour throughout the country on all screens and devices. Beginning in 2020, golf fans in […]
Customer engagement solutions specialist CSG has confirmed that its Ascendon Media and Entertainment software-as-a-service (SaaS), cloud-based solution is powering AMC Theatres’ new digital movie service, AMC Theatres On Demand, supporting the overall customer experience for its users. AMC Theatres recently announced the new service, which gives members of its AMC Stubs loyalty programme the ability […]
The DPP, the media industry’s business network, has released two documents that extend the functionality of the Interoperable Master Format (IMF) through the development of an Auxiliary Image Sequence Plug-in. Recommendation DPP 006: IMF Plug-in for Auxiliary Image Sequences, and the accompanying white paper DPP Auxiliary Image Sequence, address the existing problem of managing sign […]
Actress, comedian, and writer Ali Wong has set a deal to bring her next two stand-up comedy specials to Netflix. The first of the two new specials will launch on Netflix globally in 2020. Robbie Praw, director of original stand-up comedy programming: “Ali is electric. She offers a completely distinct voice in the culture, and […]
A partnership between Inter Milan (FC Internazionale) and digital media company Dugout has allowed the football club to better engage with both new and existing fans, and increase its global footprint. The long-term collaboration has provided the Serie A side with what is described as “unique and engaging” video content, bringing fans closer to the […]
As TV and VOD metadata is a major challenge to TV operators, broadcasters and other eco-system partners due to inflexibility, high costs and lack of innovation from traditional metadata companies, the team behind Simply.TV has reinvented the foundation for metadata aggregation, editing and delivery. Simply.TV bridges the gap between broadcasters, content owners and the companies […]
Paris and Los Angeles-based producer and distributor Cyber Group Studios, and independent video game developer BTC Studios, a Warsaw-based, stock listed company, have announced an agreement on development, marketing, and distribution of new mobile, PC and console games to bring an enjoyable gaming experience to players worldwide. Under the terms of the agreement, BTC Studios […]