French TV group NextRadio TV, operator of DTT channels BFM TV, BFM Business and RMC Découverte, has confirmed the acquisition of VoD and SVoD documentary platform Vodeo for an undisclosed sum. With 5,000 TV programmes into its library, the Vodeo service is available online and carried on cable and IPTV platforms. It has around 3,000 […]
Telefonica is to launch its mobile TV platform, Movistar TV Go, on devices with Windows Phone OS following a deal with Microsoft. The Movistar TV Go service for Windows Phone 8.1 will enable Telefónica users to watch linear and on demand content by simply speaking into the phone through Cortana voice recognition technology, which has […]
NBCUniversal is planning to launch a comedy-based subscription video on demand service later this year. It is designed to appeal to viewers aged under 35 who are opting out of linear TV. Comedy is seen as a genre that appeals to those younger viewers. The WSJ says the NBCU service might include episodes of NBC’s […]
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has announced that it will not oppose the proposed acquisition of shares in the Presto Entertainment SVoD service by Seven Network Operations, a subsidiary of Seven West Media, suggesting that competition and consumer choice in paid television services is increasing. Presto Entertainment provides subscribers with access to general entertainment […]
Nickelodeon will officially launch its SVoD service in the US on March 5th. Originally set to go live in February, the service will resurrect the “Noggin” brand previously employed by the kids’ network for one of its TV channels, and will cost $5.99 per month. It launches as an app for Apple iOS devices. All […]
Wuaki.tv, the VoD streaming service, has announced the start of operations in Italy as part of its European expansion plan. The Alpine country is the fifth in which Wuaki.tv will be available, after Spain, UK, France and Germany. The company is undergoing a growth plan that aims to be in 15 European countries in late […]
ProSiebenSat.1 Group and Unitymedia KabelBW have signed an agreement regarding the integration of maxdome VoD content into the portfolio of the German cable network operator. With this agreement, maxdome becomes an integral part of Unitymedia KabelBW’s new TV and triple-play offerings. Starting in March, Unitymedia Kabel BW’s more than seven million customers will be able […]
Chris Albrecht, Chief Executive Officer, of premium entertainment programmer Starz has revealed further details of its Starz-branded SVoD service – Starz Play International, which it is planning to launch in select emerging markets. Speaking during Starz’ Q4 2014 Results Earnings Conference Call, Albrecht said the project was proceeding well with plans to launch shortly. He […]
DHX Media, a key player internationally in the creation of content for families and children, has licensed Netflix as the exclusive US home for its new Inspector Gadget series. The new computer animated, 26-episode series is expected to premier on Netflix US this March. It will also appear on Netflix at later dates in Latin […]
In celebration of Amazon Prime Instant Video’s first anniversary, Amazon announced that Outlander – the smash-hit US show filmed in Scotland – will be available in the UK exclusively to millions of Amazon Prime Instant Video customers for unlimited streaming in March. Outlander was acquired in a deal with Sony Pictures Television, who distributes the […]