Sky Deutschland has confirmed to the Financial Times German edition that its deal to show Paramount-branded movies is not being renewed. Instead, says the FT, Sky Deutschland is concentrating on soccer. On December 1, it launched its Sky Sport News HD channel, and over the past month or so had secured exclusive coverage of all […]
The initiative by a number of major Hollywood studios to make titles available with multiple device ownership rights could have a positive effect on the video retail business, according to information and analysis provider IHS. The firm suggests that Warner Home Video’s launch of the first UltraViolet-enabled Blu-ray Disc (BD) titles in October sounded the […]
In a move that recognises the growing importance of content discovery and navigation in the multiscreen entertainment age, Motorola Mobility has acquired SetJam, a television and movie directory. “Motorola and SetJam share the vision of making content delivery, discovery, and consumption seamless across any screen, and as a world leader in video technology, Motorola will […]
The European Commission has given permission for the joint venture between The Netherland’s Ziggo MSO and HBO for a package of premium channels. The Commission said the deal would not restrict competition in provision of channels and would increase competition in the market for programme rights. The plan is for six premium channels under the […]
Akamai Technologies and Cotendo have signed a definitive agreement for Akamai to acquire Cotendo. Helping to mitigate the challenges of operating in a hyperconnected world, Akamai provides a secure platform over which businesses can engage users across the Web, mobile, cloud, or a mix of public and private network environments. Cotendo offers an integrated suite […]
Morten Solbakken, COO in Telenor Broadcast Holding, will take over as CEO at Conax with immediate effect. Solbakken has been acting CEO in Conax since September 14th. “Morten Solbakken knows the company well, as former board member and chairman of our encryption company and responsible for B2B units in Telenor Broadcast Holding. I am […]
Another US Internet industry grouping has declared its opposition to the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), currently stalled in ‘mark-up’ stage in the House. The Save Hosting Coalition, a consortium of businesses in the web hosting and Internet infrastructure industries, has delivered a letter from 300 leading industry executives expressing their opposition to the legislation. […]
FOX International Channels (FIC) has announced that from January 1st 2012, Star Movies will be renamed FOX Movies Premium. Subscribers of Star Movies will experience a seamless transition on-air at the stroke of midnight on January 1st and usher in the New Year with an upgraded viewing experience on FOX Movies Premium. The newly branded […]
Al Jazeera’s sports division will launch a dedicated sports channel for French viewers to broadcast its newly acquired football pay-TV rights. More channels might follow provoking a direct challenge to establish pay-TV sports broadcasters. Al Jazeera outbid a number of rivals earlier in December in order to win the French rights for four out of […]
Amazon’s LoveFilm is continuing its film and TV content rights war with US rival Netflix, securing a deal with Sony Pictures Television. The deal includes films and children’s TV titles. LoveFilm has struck a multi-year deal with Sony for the exclusive streaming rights in what is referred to as the “second subscription pay-TV window”, a […]