DivX, a division of Sonic Solutions, has confirmed the launch of DivX TV, the company’s comprehensive entertainment service that enables retailers and consumer electronics manufacturers to bring a broad range of web-based content to home and mobile electronics. DivX TV offers a rapidly growing library of more than 10,000 high-quality videos and is capable of […]
The BSAT-3b broadcasting satellite, designed and built by Lockheed Martin for the Broadcasting Satellite System Corporation (B-SAT) of Japan, is now operational following successful on-orbit deployment and checkout of all spacecraft systems. The spacecraft is located at 110 degrees east and is expected to provide more than 15 years of service for B-SAT. The satellite […]
The first-ever Entertainment Content Protection Summit in Los Angeles saw keynote speaker Taylor Hackford describe piracy as one of the most threatening issues that has hit the movie industry in its entire history, and call Google an “enabler” of illegal downloading. Hackford, president of the Directors Guild of America, stressed the need to stop piracy, […]
Anthony Rose, CTO of YouView on demand service, is to leave six months after his move over from project leader the BBC. Rose, who had been controller of online media for the BBC for three years before going to YouView in May, will continue as an advisor on product development. In a reshuffle at YouView, […]
NSR research predicts there will be a global maximum of 200 channels in 3D in 10 years time. It says much of the current hype is only propelled by the determination of flat screen makers to develop a new market but it sees no genuine swelling of demand and believes 3D TV will not exceed […]
Research and analysis by the Arab Advisors Group reveals that as of September 2010 the three main Satellite pay TV operators in the region offered a combined total of 124 channels. There are five satellite Pay TV providers that cater to the Arab region; Namely: Arab Television and Radio Network (ART), Orbit Showtime Network (OSN), […]
Oracle has published research which it says reveals that while telecoms companies are focused on providing a more personalised and compelling customer experience, the processes and systems they have in place leave them unable to achieve this goal. The research also found that many Communication Service Providers (CSPs) are planning to broaden their range of […]
Leslie Moonves, CBS CEO, says the network is in no hurry to see its content on new OTT platforms like Google TV or Netflix. “People want our content. We’re going to be paid. We’re going to take our time making the right decision,” he told the annual UBS Global Media and Communications Conference. Moonves referred […]
Comcast International Media Group (CIMG) has signed a number of multi-platform deals in Asia Pacific, making content available to E!, Style, G4 and Golf Channel fans via such distribution systems as on demand, mobile and DVD, as well as TV. “We’re pleased to make some of the most loved titles from CIMG’s catalogue, available everywhere […]
Curzon Artificial Eye (CAE), owner of the UK’s Curzon art house cinema chain, is preparing to launch its new on-demand service which it hopes will boost audiences and help tackle digital piracy. The service goes live on December 10th with the debut on Iraq war film “In Our Name” The film will be streamed in […]