James Murdoch is reuniting with Uday Shankar, who helped build Star, for a new media venture in India. The project brings back together one of India’s most successful media partnerships with the aim of building a “large-scale” business in the areas of digital media, education and healthcare delivery. Murdoch told the Financial Times it would […]
Eutelsat has taken an 8-year loan of €200 million from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to help fund the roll-out of its high-speed broadband services. Eutelsat will use the cash on its Konnect VHTS (Very High Throughput Satellite) programme. Eutelsat says: Konnect VHTS is an advanced satellite providing unprecedented upload and download speed capacity for […]
fuboTV this week announced it will be acquiring sports betting and interactive gaming company Vigtory, significantly advancing the development of Fubo’s nascent wagering strategy. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, and the transaction is expected to close sometime in Q1. Investment bank Berenberg issued a note to clients said that while in the past […]
MovieLabs, an independent non-profit organisation founded by major Hollywood studios to advance research and development in motion picture distribution and protection, has updated its Enhanced Content Protection Specification. Since its original publication in 2013, the MovieLabs Enhanced Content Protection (ECP) Specification has raised the bar for protecting 4K, HDR and early window content in consumer […]
Kelly Webb-Lamb, Channel 4’s Deputy Director of Programmes and Head of Popular Factual, has announced her decision to leave the broadcaster later this year. During her five years at Channel 4 Webb-Lamb has worked alongside Ian Katz in realising the channel’s creative strategy, acted as commissioning lead for the 4 All the UK strategy and […]
There are evidently plenty of areas still open to bids in the FCC’s Auction 107. Indeed, news emerged on January 12th that AT&T is discussing a $14 billion bank loan to fund buying more 5G spectrum. Monday’s (January 11th) five sessions saw $118 million added, taking that gross total to $80.775 billion. The five sessions […]
YouTube is the latest social network to suspend US President Donald Trump, joining the likes of Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. The Google-owned video sharing service has prevented Trump’s account from uploading any new content or live-streaming for a minimum of seven days, and has said it could extend the period. “After review, and in light […]
The first UHD Association in Spain will launch next week with the aim of boosting 4K, 8K, HDR and new broadcasting technologies putting Spain at the same level as Germany, France, Italy and the UK with similar organisations. Backed by International organisations including the UHD Alliance, UHD Forum and 8K Association, the Spanish Association will […]
The DTG (Digital TV Group) the centre of UK digital TV, in partnership with Digital Catapult, Global Wireless Solutions, O2, Rohde & Schwarz, have successfully secured Government funding to develop a 5G mobile based platform to broadcast events in stadiums and other venues. DTG and partners plan to provide enhanced interactive viewing experiences direct to […]
Eleven has restructured and strengthened its leadership team, as the Group prepares to continue to expand its offering to fans around the world in 2021. MyCujoo’s executive team have now been formally incorporated into the Eleven management group, following Eleven’s acquisition of the streaming service in November 2020. MyCujoo co-founder and CEO Pedro Presa joins […]