ITV and S4C are the latest UK broadcasters to sign up to the TV Coalition for Change (CFC), the body seeking to improve working conditions for freelancers in the UK TV industry. They join some of the biggest names in UK broadcasting including Channel 4, BBC, Sky, UKTV, Channel 5 and Prime Video amon others. […]
In 2022, the use of audio and audiovisual media in Germany accounted for nearly 90 per cent of the total media time budget of users aged 14+. On average, people consumed audio and audiovisual media for 9 hours and 43 minutes a day in 2022, more than half an hour longer than in the last […]
The demand recovery for LCD TV panel orders from the global top Korean and Chinese TV makers is nearby according to Omdia’s TV Display & OEM Intelligence Service. Omdia estimates a strong rebound of 19 per cent year on year (YoY) is expected in Q2 2023 along with the anticipation of reaching 161.4 million units […]
Hong Kong multiplay operator i-CABLE Communications has announced that, in view of the rapidly changing media landscape in Hong Kong and fierce competition among the global paid TV content providers and pay-TV operators, Hong Kong Cable Television Limited (CABLE TV), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, has submitted an application for the surrender of the […]
Gilat Satellite Networks, which makes most of its cash by providing connectivity equipment for satellite operator services, has reported double-digit growth in revenues and profits for 2022. The Israel-based company in its guidance for 2023 forecast more of the same as the satellite industry recovered. Gilat’s Q4 revenue of $73 million, up 8 per cent […]
Virgin Orbit says a dislodged fuel filter was responsible for its LauncherOne rocket failure on January 9th. The launch took place from Newquay Spaceport in Cornwall with the rocket suspended from a Virgin Orbit converted Boeing 747, Cosmic Girl. The problem filter meant that the rocket’s second stage overheated and being lost along with the […]
US-focused single-seater racing category Indycar is set to reach more fans in more global markets than ever before. A list of international broadcasters will bring the stars of the NTT Indycar Series to 223 markets in 142 countries with what Indycar says are major and impactful media partnerships. In addition, Indycar Live, Indycar’s direct-to-consumer streaming […]
Season 4, Part 1 of You debuted on Netlix’s English TV List in the #1 spot in the week beginning February 6th with 92.07 million hours viewed. The murder-mystery series starring Penn Badgley, which introduces a new group of ‘friends’ or suspects, landed in the Top 10 in 90 countries. Fans also revisited Season 1 […]
Emmy and Grammy Award-winning producer, director, actor and recording artist Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson and Fox Entertainment have entered into a non-exclusive multi-project broadcast direct deal. Jackson, through his production company G-Unit Film & Television, will develop scripted dramas, live-action comedies and animated series that would air on Fox. Series created under the deal will […]
Thailand’s satellite operator Thaicom has budgeted 15 billion Thai Baht (about €413m) for the construction of three new satellites at its 119.5 degrees East orbital slot. Thaicom is using its Space Tech Innovation (STI) subsidiary to manage the procurement. STI acquired the orbital slots at 119.5, 120.0 and 78.5 degrees East at a Thailand auction […]