Popular Franco-German culture channel Arte is to add English and German language programming thanks to help from the European Commission. The EC is funding the extra costs in order to produce about 12 hours of quad-lingual content per week. High on Arte’s targets are to add these multi-language audio tracks to its high-end ‘Tracks’, ‘Arte […]
After months of uncertainties, Agon Channel Italia has ceased broadcasting and its place on the TIMB Mux 1 digital multiplex has been taken over by shopping channel ABC. During its brief history (less than 12 months on air), the Italian broadcaster, based in Tirana, Albania, was frequently in the news for both the right and […]
In a move that further extends access to AAPA members’ expertise in investigating, and taking enforcement action against, audiovisual piracy, the Audiovisual Anti-Piracy Alliance (AAPA) has joined the Europol Platform of Experts (EPE). Joining the EPE will also facilitate information sharing and collaboration with other private and public sector stakeholders. The EPE is a secure […]
Abu Dhabi and SES-backed Yahlive has launched a dedicated bouquet for the Maghreb region. Yahlive has linked with Paris-based Sahli Media Group to help in assembling the channels, 20 of which are exclusive to the bouquet. The line-up includes original Arabic TV entertainment and a variety of local channels along with premium international channels including […]
The FilmBox Live app is now available the new Apple TV in Central Eastern Europe and Turkey offering access to multiple live-streaming TV channels and an on demand library containing movies, TV series, documentaries, sports programming as well as fashion and music videos. In addition, the app will feature all of the linear channel portfolio […]
Scripps Networks UK & EMEA has announced that Food Network SD and Fine Living SD have launched on UPC Magyarország Kft, the largest cable television operator in Hungary. “We welcome Food Network and Fine Living, two of top lifestyle channels of the world in UPC’s digital television portfolio. We are very proud that UPC is […]
Marvell, a specialist in providing complete silicon solutions from storage to Internet of Things (IoT), cloud infrastructure, digital entertainment, in-home content delivery and Kinoma software enabling the “Smart Life and Smart Lifestyle”— have announced that Marvell’s ARMADA 1500 Mini (88DE3005) System-on-Chip (SoC), Avastar 88W8897 11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip and power management integrated circuits (PMIC) components […]
The TV rights to the top Spanish Leagues for the period 2016-2019 have opened for bids. They must be submitted by 2 December for the broadcast rights to packages of La Liga’s first and second divisions and the Copa del Rey for seasons 2016-2017, 2017-2018 and 2018-2019. This is the first time that an open bidding process […]
Times Now, India’s most-watched English-language news channel, is launching in the UK this week following the visit of the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as it accelerates global growth it says will see it challenge broadcasters like Al Jazeera and the BBC. Backed by Bennett, Coleman & Co, a media conglomerate that owns the The […]
Multichoice is dropping another couple of channels from its DStv bouquet. Out goes Animal Planet and Vox Africa (a London-based pan-African entertainment channel). Local reports say that Multichoice’s management are stressing that its focus is on entertainment and it has assessed the performance and viability of channels on its platform to achieve a diverse variety […]