In tandem with announcing a raft of seasonal offerings, updates to mobile apps and exclusive programming, the BBC iPlayer is launching on the all-new Apple TV. In addition, following the launch of BBC Store in November, people who use BBC iPlayer’s mobile and tablet apps and sign-in will now be able to stream their BBC […]
Belgian cable operator Telenet has extended its long-running deal for English Premier League football rights by another three years. Telenet broadcasts Premier League games via its Play Sports package, and airs around five live football matches every weekend. No financial details were revealed.
Deluxe Entertainment Services Group, a specialist in multi-platform digital content delivery services, has been awarded a three-year digital content distribution contract by MP & Silva to deliver live NFL games to broadcasters throughout Europe. Deluxe’s innovative IP-based platform MediaCloud is a cost-effective, highly robust IP distribution network that provides a fully managed digital content exchange […]
Content theft sites pose a serious and growing threat to Internet users by exposing them to harmful malware that can lead to identity theft, financial loss and computers being taken over by hackers, according to Digital Bait – a new research report commissioned by the Digital Citizens Alliance, a consumer-oriented coalition focused on educating the […]
Globo has secured broadcast rights in Brazil to the Olympics through 2032, the latest long-term, multi-games TV deal for the International Olympic Committee. The IOC said that Globo, Brazil’s dominant media company, was awarded the rights on a non-exclusive basis for free television and on an exclusive basis for subscription TV, Internet and mobile platforms. […]
Scripps Networks Interactive is launching a new business division to drive digital content innovation and advertising solutions. Scripps Lifestyle Studios is a full-service editorial unit that will spearhead the development of lifestyle experiences across multiple platforms including social media, apps, websites and third party digital media outlets. As well as working with teams within Scripps […]
UK Prime Minister David Cameron and Business Secretary Sajid Javid have welcomed European Commission proposals which mean that UK consumers will be able to access digital subscriptions when travelling in other EU countries. For the first time, UK consumers will be able to access digital subscriptions such as Netflix when travelling in other EU countries, […]
Canal+’s FTA DTT channel D8 has acquired the rights for the next three years to air the UEFA Champions League final, which is usually broadcast by TF1. Pay-TV channel beIN Sports which will also broadcast the games, but being classed as “an important sporting event” means the Champions League final also has to be co-broadcast […]
Vibrant TV Network has launched on Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick, bringing the channel’s 24/7 schedule of programming as well as VoD episodes to Amazon’s digital media players. “We are delighted to have Vibrant TV’s unique all-English international programming line-up accessible via Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick, which has set a […]
Channel 5 has won the UK rights for the new six-part series of The X-Files which it will broadcast early in 2016. The resurrected TV series will see most of the original cast, including Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny, return some 14 years after Season Nine aired. “Securing the UK premiere of the hugely anticipated […]