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New Muslim channel for Russian viewers

A Moscow-based Islamic religious group is planning a TV channel for Russia.  The Russian Mufti Council is currently working on creating of a Muslim satellite television channel and plans its test launch for 2017, the council’s First Deputy Chairman Rushan Abbyasov said on Monday, according to a report from the Sputnik news agency. “There is […]

December 21, 2016By Chris Forrester

Analysis: OTT revenue to pass $50bn in 2017

In a report, Top Ten Digital Media Predictions for 2017, Strategy Analytics Digital Media Strategies (DMS) service highlights the trends and events that will shape OTT video, digital advertising and VR in 2017. “As a result of the proliferation of broadband and connected devices consumers have more choices than ever in how, when, and where […]

December 20, 2016

BBC Studios wins commercial approval

BBC Studios, the BBC’s TV production arm, has secured approval to launch as a commercial subsidiary and make programmes for other broadcasters and customers. Following an extensive regulatory assessment and public consultation, the BBC Trust has formally approved the proposals, which are supported by Government and Ofcom. The BBC says in an increasingly competitive market, […]

December 20, 2016

Report: Let Australians access geoblocked content

The Productivity Commission, the Australian Government’s principal independent review and advisory body on microeconomic policy and regulation, has suggested that timely and cost-effective access to copyright content is the best way to reduce infringement, recommending that the Government should make it easier for users to access legitimate content by clarifying the law on geoblocking. The […]

December 20, 2016By Colin Mann

Scripps expands footprint in Hungary

Scripps Networks Interactive has announced the launch of Food Network and Fine Living on Invitel Telecommunications, one of the key players in the Hungarian telecommunications market. Both channels will make their network debut on January 1st 2017. Both channels will be available with Hungarian voice-over to subscribers. Food Network will be broadcast in both SD […]

December 20, 2016

Fight Sports Baltic, Nordic carriage deals

CSI Sports, a provider of premium fight content, has signed new carriage agreements for its 24/7 HD Network Fight Sports in Estonia (Starman), Latvia (Lattelecom) and Lithuania (TEO & C-Gates). These launches give Fight Sports signed carriage into all Nordic and Baltic countries in the region.  These launches continue Fight Sports Network’s rapid global expansion. […]

December 20, 2016

CubaMax joins YipTV

Mobile cable broadband OTT service operator, YipTV, has added CubaMax TV programming to its Spanish-language channel line-up. CubaMax features movies, television shows and sports made for Cubans, Cuban-Americans, and Latinos alike. In addition, the new network features unlimited access to Cuban-centric content that dates back to 1952. “With the resumption of relationships with Cuba by […]

December 20, 2016

Analysts: Prime set for 64m video subs by 2020

Following the launch of Amazon Prime Video, IHS Technology created country level forecasts for Amazon Prime Video subscribers, revenues and views, with Richard Cooper, Research Director, IHS Technology and Irina Kornilova, Senior Analyst, IHS Technology, suggesting the global launch will see active users of the service increase to 64 million worldwide by the end of […]

December 19, 2016

VR headsets to grow 108% CAGR for 5 years

International Data Corporation (IDC) has released its Tracker research programme focusing on the emerging Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) headset market. The first data published by the Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual Reality Headset Tracker focuses on OEM market sizing in the third quarter of 2016 and covers a wide range of products, […]

December 19, 2016

Italy: TIM starts production of premium content

TIM (Telecom Italia) will accelerate the rollout out of quadruple play services by starting production of premium content for ultra-broadband. The company also plans to spin-off the activities of its on-demand TV service TIMvision. The new company’s mission will be to present a video offer enriched with original premium content produced and co-produced both nationally […]

December 19, 2016From Branislav Pekic in Rome