Flipino entertainment and media company ABS-CBN has filed two civil complaints in US Federal Courts against two individuals in a piracy network spanning across US state lines, seeking damages in the millions for allegedly pirating ABS-CBN’s copyrighted content via illegal IPTV boxes. One lawsuit was filed in the Federal Court, Southern District of Texas against […]
On February 26th, investigators from UK copyright protection FACT and the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit attended an address in the North West of England to execute search warrants related to a significant provider of illegal streaming activity. This service has now been disrupted. “Today’s action in Lancashire should send a message to anyone […]
netgem.tv has announced it will now offer the new YouTube Kids apps and the BritBox service through its growing network of broadband providers, Smart TVs, and mobile devices. With the addition of the YouTube Kids app there is now more inclusive programming available than ever available to netgem.tv users which already boasts live and on […]
Following the news that The Simpsons will not be available on the Disney+ streaming service when it launches in the UK, Sky MD Zai Bennett has assured fans that the show will continue to be available on Sky. Bennett was being interviewed on Radio 5 Live, where he said the long-running animated series will only […]
Eleven Sports Portugal is offering motorsports fans a new Formula 1 annual pass ahead of the season’s curtain raiser in Melbourne, Australia on March 15th. The pass, priced at € 4.17 per month, will give fans access to all the best motorsport action on Eleven, including Live access to all 22 Grand Prix races, F1 […]
The OTT viewing revolution presents some interesting challenges for broadcasters. As people are watching more content whilst on the move from multiple devices, broadcasters have to be mindful of compliance with licensing, copyright agreements and cultural differences – granting access where viewing is permissible, restricting access where it is not, all whilst making the user […]
The majority of adults and teenagers who access pirated content are experiencing cybercrimes including the theft of their personal details, fraud and viruses. That’s according to research from trade body Creative Content Australia (CCA), coinciding with the launch of CCA’s 30-second anti-piracy ad – Piracy. You’re Exposed – in cinemas and on subscription and free-to-air […]
This year Amazon Prime Video will deliver live and exclusive coverage of over 80 tournaments from the ATP and WTA Tours, as well as the US Open, giving customers access to the men’s and women’s tennis all in one place for the first time. Catherine Whitaker and Marcus Buckland will present Prime Video’s on-site tennis […]
Channel 4 has issued a call-out for digital content aimed at teens aged 13-16 years-old. The content will be showcased across the channel’s social media platforms over the coming year. The initiative aims to give a platform to fresh, unheard voices from across the country, and at least 50 per cent of the content spend […]
WarnerMedia and YouTube TV have agreed what they say is a comprehensive distribution relationship that will deliver the media company’s entertainment, sports and news network portfolio to YouTube TV members in the US. The pact expands upon the existing carriage agreement between the two companies for WarnerMedia networks TBS, TNT, truTV, CNN, HLN, Turner Classic […]