Advanced Television

Ofcom proposes new licensing for drones

Ofcom has proposed a new licensing regime proposed for commercial services delivered by drones. In a news release, the regulator explained: “Advances in technology have led to drones increasing in size and complexity, and flying over longer distances – in some cases travelling beyond the sight of the operator.  This has created a range of […]

June 10, 2022

AXS TV NOW, Fight Network FAST channels on XUMO

Anthem Sports & Entertainment, a global multi-platform media company, has announced that music and entertainment hub AXS TV NOW and combat sports outlet Fight Network are now both available as FAST channel offerings on XUMO. AXS TV NOW and Fight Network join fellow Anthem property The IMPACT Wrestling Channel, which launched on XUMO in 2020. […]

June 10, 2022

Ted, Wurl partner to launch FAST channel

Wurl, a specialist in powering streaming TV, has announced an agreement with TED, a non-profit dedicated to ideas worth spreading, the launch the TED channel, the company’s first-ever Free Ad Supported TV (FAST) channel. The TED channel features TED’s acclaimed library of 4,000+ TED Talks and TED-Ed animations. TED’s short, influential videos from thought leaders […]

June 10, 2022

Prime Video orders The Boys Season 4

Prime Video has officially ordered a fourth season of its hit superhero series The Boys, co-produced with Sony Pictures Television. The first three episode of The Boys Season 3 debuted on June 3rd with new episodes available each Friday, leading up to the season finale on July 8th. The eight-episode season streams exclusively on Prime Video […]

June 10, 2022By Nik Roseveare

Eutelsat awarded ISO 14001 cert for Turin Teleport

Eutelsat’s teleport in Turin, Italy, has just been granted ISO 14001 certification, testifying to the Group’s commitment to mitigating the environmental impact of its terrestrial operations predominantly conducted at its teleports. Issued by Bureau Veritas, the ISO 14001 certification is the latest addition to a similar award secured by Eutelsat’s teleport in Cagliari (Italy) in […]

June 10, 2022

discovery+ orders Estonia sequel

discovery+ has confirmed that a two-part sequel to the international award-winning series Estonia – The find that changes everything will drop exclusively on the global streaming service on 19 June. The internationally renowned discovery+ documentary, commissioned in Sweden in September 2020 and produced by Monster, sparked global headlines and debate as it unearthed a previously […]

June 10, 2022

Chaudry, Holm join The Muppets Mayhem for Disney+

Disney+ has announced that Saara Chaudry (“The Mysterious Benedict Society,” “Holly Hobbie”) and Anders Holm (“Workaholics,” “Inventing Anna”) have been cast as Hannah and JJ in the highly anticipated live-action series, “The Muppets Mayhem,” joining previously announced stars, Lilly Singh (“A Little Late with Lilly Singh,” “Dollface”) and Tahj Mowry (“Smart Guy,” “Baby Daddy”). The […]

June 10, 2022

Extreme E extends partnership with MEDSEA Foundation

Ahead of the Island X Prix double-header in Sardinia, Extreme E is delighted to announce it is extending its partnership with the Mediterranean Sea and Coast (MEDSEA) Foundation for Season 2.The racing action will once again take place at Capo Teulada in Sulcis-Iglesiente, while away from the track the sport for purpose Championship will also […]

June 10, 2022

Analysis: US viewing behaviour unchanged by CTVs

Approximately three-quarters of US Internet households own at least one smart TV, according to the Kagan first-quarter 2022 US Consumer Insights survey. However, the ability to access online digital entertainment directly from a smart TV has had virtually no effect on consumer TV viewing behaviour, according to the survey data.      A comparison between smart TV […]

June 9, 2022

Portugal reaches 4.4m pay-TV subs

The number of pay-TV subscribers in Portugal reached 4.4 million in Q1 2022, a three per cent growth on the same period last year. According to the National Communications Authority (Anacom), this was the lowest growth rate since the end of 2014 or when data started being collected. The pay-TV penetration rate grew by 0.4 […]

June 9, 2022From Branislav Pekic in Rome