Advanced Television

Object Matrix partners with Blackbird for cloud video editing

Object Matrix, a provider of object storage solutions to the media industry, has partnered with Blackbird, developer and seller of the multi award-winning cloud video editing platform, Blackbird. The partnership includes the integration of Object Matrix’s MatrixStore, the on-prem and cloud storage platform, with Blackbird, the world’s fastest, most powerful professional cloud video editing and […]

December 16, 2020

MAVTV Motorsports Network on Samsung TV Plus in Australia

MAVTV Motorsports Network, the only television network in the US dedicated exclusively to motorsports, has announced its first global expansion with Samsung TV Plus in Australia. Motorsports fans throughout Australia now have access to premium racing content, including Late Model Dirt Series, Pro Pulling, ASCS Sprint Car Series and OPTIMA’S Search for the Ultimate Street […]

December 16, 2020

ATEME TITAN Live empowers FasterNet’s transcoding project

ATEME, the emerging player in video delivery solutions for broadcast, cable, DTH, IPTV and OTT, has announced that FasterNet, the Brazilian Internet service provider (ISP) and part of the MULTTV platform for content distribution over IPTV, successfully implemented ATEME TITAN Live to deliver HD channels over its IPTV platform. With approximately 100,000 subscribers, FasterNet is […]

December 16, 2020

Belo named winner of TriForce WriterSlam

TriForce Creative Network, the organisation which promotes diversity and inclusion in the film and TV industries, and Amazon Prime Video have announced the winner of the latest TriForce WriterSlam competition, which aims to support emerging writers from across the UK. The winner, Tumi Belo, was one of four finalists selected from over 1500 submissions following […]

December 16, 2020

Making of The Mandalorian Season 2 special on Disney+

From the triumphant return of legendary bounty hunter Boba Fett to the live-action debut of fan-favourite Ahsoka Tano, the second season of The Mandalorian has kept fans excited to see how each new weekly chapter will unfold. Disney+ will bring viewers behind the scenes of the season in a new hour-long Making of Season Two […]

December 16, 2020

Bosch named Official Power Tool Supplier to Extreme E

Extreme E, the electric off-road racing series, has confirmed Bosch as its Official Power Tool supplier. The German brand is one of the world’s leading providers for power tools, power tool accessories and measuring tools, and Extreme E will use a range of Bosch’s professional power tools to service its electric SUV, the ODYSSEY 21, […]

December 16, 2020

Research: Increasing US demand for 1st-run movies online

Research from analyst firm Parks Associates finds 25 per cent of US broadband households now prefer an OTT subscription service to watch new movies, while 24 per cent still prefer movie theatres to experience first-run movie titles. “Covid-19 has upended the traditional content-windowing process, and consumer research shows this paradigm shift is impacting consumer attitudes,” […]

December 15, 2020

Movistar puts 75% Spain on 5G

Spain’s largest operator, Movistar, has reached 76 per cent of the country with its 5G coverage – including 1,200 municipalities, 15 ahead of schedule, and ahead of the initial plan to cover 75 per cent and 921 cities by year end. The company has installed over 4,000 5G sites across the country covering cities and […]

December 15, 2020From David Del Valle in Madrid

EC publishes counterfeit and piracy watch list

The European Commission’s second Counterfeit and Piracy Watch List names websites and physical marketplaces outside the EU that are reported to engage in, facilitate or benefit from counterfeiting and piracy. These activities undermine intellectual property rights of EU companies and creators, harm EU businesses and jobs and threaten consumers’ health and safety. The Watch List […]

December 15, 2020By Colin Mann

Analyst: Nordics attractive for new SVoDs

An unusually diverse range of content interests means the Nordics provide ample growth opportunity for new US studio-led streamers and other new international services such as BritBox that can leverage demand for UK and US content, according to consultancy firm Ampere Analysis. Scandinavians show strong interest in both local and international content, a trait which, […]

December 15, 2020