This past weekend has seen Middle East broadcasting giant MBC add a large cluster of 7 free-to-view HDTV channels to viewers of its Nilesat signals. Viewers have to buy an MPEG4-equipped set-top box from Technosat. Orbit Showtime, a local pay-TV supplier, is also transmitting HDTV, as are some sports broadcasters. In total Nilesat is now […]
Pakistan’s broadcasting regulator PEMRA has initiated actions against what it describes as “illegal and proscribed” channels. The channels are carried by many cable TV operators throughout the country. According to local reports PEMRA says that despite previous warnings the – mostly Indian – channels are still being carried. PEMRA rules state that relaying unlicensed or […]
Communications technology specialist Neustar Media has confirmed the availability of its Neustar Media Cloud Service, a digital media platform that facilitates compatibility across digital media platforms and devices, giving consumers the ability to enjoy their digital media and content in innovative, easy-to-use and rewarding ways. Neustar June 27th submitted to the DECE (Digital Entertainment Content […]
Accedo Broadband, a provider of applications for IPTV and Connected TV, has announced the launch of a TV app for the 2011 Tour de France. The IPTV app, which has been developed by Accedo Broadband for Australian broadcaster, SBS, is available to download on 2011 models of LG Smart TV and Blu-ray devices. The SBS […]
While Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony will sell 37 million consoles this year, consumers will buy 52 million connected TVs from the likes of Samsung, Sony and LG. “The market for connected devices – connected TVs, connected Blu-ray players, games consoles, media-streaming devices and hybrid set-top boxes – is continuing to grow globally, as consumers seek […]
Motion Picture Association (MPA) Chairman and CEO Senator Chris Dodd used his keynote speech at the CineEurope event in Amsterdam to remind exhibitors about the strong ties that bind motion picture studios and theatre owners, and their shared commitment to strengthening the motion picture industry by stopping pervasive movie theft and driving innovation to meet […]
Belgacom has confirmed it is adding top flight Spanish and Portuguese football to its TV service. From August 13th, Belgacom TV customers can watch two games live every week from the Portuguese Primeira Liga. The matches will also be available online and for mobile users. From the 2012-2013 season, live matches from the Spanish Liga […]
Chinese Television IT services provider China Television Information Technology Company, or CTVIT, has joined the Marlin Partner Program (MPP). The MPP is a technology solutions development and marketing program consisting of over 40 leading technology solutions providers and system integrators who provide solutions based on the open Marlin DRM standard. CTVIT’s joining the MPP is […]
There are challenges ahead in sustaining content investment across the UK broadcast industry, according to Mike Darcey, Chief Operating Officer, BSkyB, who expressed fears that there are no guarantees that there will always be the same level of incentive to invest. Darcey’s comments at the Future of Broadcasting conference came after the broadcaster revealed plans […]
China’s Youku has agreed with Warner Bros Entertainment’s local joint venture to offer pay per view movies on its newly launched online paid content platform. Under a three-year agreement with Warner Bros, Youku will add between 400 to 450 Warner Bros movies to its Youku Premium library. Youku Premium, which was officially this week, began […]