Pro-copyright consumer education body The Industry Trust for IP Awareness’s ‘Moments Worth Paying For’ campaign is presenting an exclusive message ahead of Sony Pictures’ release Karate Kid: Legends, directed by Jonathan Entwistle, hitting the big screen nationwide on May 28th. In new and exclusive content, Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio and Ben Wang – the stars […]
Cathay Pacific claims that from August 2025 it will be one of the very few airlines to offer both 100 per cent seatback inflight entertainment and 100 per cent high-speed inflight connectivity across its fleet, setting what it says is a new standard for premium air travel. Customers travelling on Cathay Pacific flights will be […]
Tax breaks and a streamer levy should be on the table as part of an urgent package of support for the UK’s crisis-hit high quality drama sector, MPs have said, in a wide-ranging report which urges the Government to step up the assistance it provides for all elements of British film and high-end television. “The […]
Anti-piracy coalition the International Broadcaster Coalition Against Piracy (IBCAP) has confirmed that member company DISH Network has filed a complaint in the US District Court for the Southern District of Texas against the operators of the illegal streaming service known as Lemo TV and Kemo IPTV. The lawsuit was coordinated by IBCAP. The service, also […]
Integrated satellite and terrestrial networks operator Intelsat has been selected by A+E Networks Latin America to distribute entertainment to viewers across the region. “For years, Intelsat has been a trusted partner in delivering high-quality entertainment to audiences throughout Latin America,” said Richard Kohlweg, managing sales director, Media at Intelsat. “We are proud to continue supporting […]
Satellite communications and In-flight Connectivity (IFC) specialist Viasat has announced its next-generation solution for commercial aviation, Viasat Amara. Powering the new IFC solution are innovations in core satellite network design, hardware advancements, and a suite of digital products. Coupled with additional features, including smart network enhancements and application-level data linking to satellites in multiple orbits, […]
EchoStar company Hughes Network Systems has completed an agreement with Airbus to become an official Managed Service Provider (MSP) within the HBCplus in-flight connectivity ecosystem. Hughes solutions will be available in the Airbus catalogue, providing airlines with enhanced connectivity options. “Our partnership with Airbus on HBCplus gives airlines more flexibility in creating industry-leading connectivity experiences […]
USSI Global, a provider of network, broadcast and digital media services and Sinclair Broadcast Group are collaborating to field trial the powerful benefits that Eutelsat Group’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity offers for the demanding live, local news production workflow. These successful ongoing trials highlight real-world examples of how local news teams at three […]
Sports streaming platform DAZN has announced the completion of its acquisition of Foxtel Group from News Corp, which it says marks a major milestone in its expansion into the Australian market. Subscription TV provider Foxtel will continue to operate as a standalone business while benefiting from the UK-based DAZN’s global reach, technology and investment in […]
UK comms regulator Ofcom is consulting on proposed updates to its satellite filings procedures, which are the processes for obtaining internationally recognised orbits and frequency assignments for satellites. Before a satellite can use the radio spectrum and orbits it needs, it requires an associated ‘satellite filing’ to obtain international recognition of these resources through the […]