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Dark channel for Spain

AMC Networks International Iberia is launching Dark, the first TV channel in Spain dedicated to the horror genre. The new channel will be available on all the main platforms: Movistar Plus, Vodafone, Euskaltel, R, Telecable as well as various local cable networks. Dark will replace Buzz from October 31st and will broadcast TV series and […]

October 12, 2016From David Del Valle in Madrid

FloSports for Roku, Apple TV

FloSports has announced new apps available on the Roku and Apple TV platforms that will give consumers direct access to its live events, documentaries, studio shows, highlights and other original video content across its network of sites. Using the Cisco Infinite Video Platform, FloSports now offers a complete multi-screen experience for the millions of sports […]

October 12, 2016

MPAA identifies most notorious pirate markets

The MPAA has formally submitted comments to the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) identifying some of the world’s most notorious markets for the distribution of infringing film and television content. According to Anissa Brennan, Senior Vice President, International Affairs and Trade Policy, the filing is a sobering reminder of the scope and scale […]

October 11, 2016By Colin Mann

CNBC expands with Latino version

Business news TV channel CNBC is expanding with a Latin American version. Distribution will see CNBC reach viewers in countries such as Mexico, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.  The channel launches this week. This announcement is part of CNBCs wider strategy to grow the brand into emerging markets. Earlier […]

October 11, 2016By Chris Forrester

Vivendi, Canal Group, ESL in esports partnership

Integrated media and content group Vivendi, Canal Group and ESL, the world leader in organising esports events, are forming what they describe as “a major strategic partnership”. The partnership provides for the launch of the first official esports leagues in France based on the existing ESL Championnat National. Under the partnership, these competitions will reach […]

October 11, 2016

StarTimes launch in Ghana

StarTimes is extending its reach across Africa, and has just launched a potential 440-channel bundle for Ghana. StarTimes TV packages on offer include the usual cluster of News, Sports, Music, Entertainment, Documentaries, TV series, Movies, Religion, Fashion, Children’s programming, Telenovelas and local channels, plus options offering Chinese and Indian bouquets. StarTimes says it already has […]

October 11, 2016By Chris Forrester

Conviva tech for Perform Group

Conviva, a specialist in OTT experience management, has revealed that digital sports content and media company Perform Group is using Conviva’s technology to provide global video intelligence for new live sports streaming service DAZN. DAZN utilises Conviva Insights to provide the in-depth metrics and analytics it needs to control its video delivery for a high […]

October 11, 2016

VR gambling to grow 800% by 2021

Data from Juniper Research has found that gross wagers from Virtual Reality gambling will grow from just over $58.5 million (€52.4m) this year, to just under $520 million by 2021, representing an increase of 800 per cent. Juniper’s research found

October 10, 2016

Globecast brings Korean channel to Sky

Globecast has been selected by Arirang TV to launch its new HD channel on Sky’s satellite platform in the UK and Ireland.  Arirang TV is a Seoul-based public service broadcaster that provides a mix of English language news, cultural programmes, educational shows and documentaries and is the first Korean channel available to Sky viewers. Didier […]

October 10, 2016

Video game market rebounds

Digi-Capital’s Games Report Q3 2016 found that games investments, M&As and stock markets have delivered a massive turnaround after last year’s games deals ice age. So far this year, games investments have hit $1.6 billion, mergers & acquisitions $25.7 billion, with Digi-Capital’s global games stock market index up 17 per cent in the last 12 […]

October 10, 2016