Sky has confirmed it will launch a dedicated channel for its new in-depth Formula 1 coverage. Starting in March 2012, Sky Sports F1 HD will “get Sky customers closer than ever, with more action, analysis and information – on their TV, online and mobile devices – throughout the season.” The dedicated channel will be provided […]
Mediaset has put in a joint bid for Endemol, the indebted Dutch TV producer behind Big Brother, together with Clessidra, the Italian private equity group. Mediaset already owns approximately one-third of Endemol. A deal could still be months away as Endemol is going through a large restructuring of its €2.8 billion net debt following a […]
Australian telco industry body Communications Alliance and five of the country’s largest Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have unveiled a scheme aimed at combating the growing problem of online copyright infringement. The scheme is designed to encourage a sustained and positive change in the behaviour of Internet users who engage in online activity that may be […]
Entertainment and technology retailer HMV and FilmFlex Movies have announced the launch of an HMV-branded movies-on-demand service. HMV is joining the growing band of businesses offering an online film rental service as it seeks to benefit from the increasing demand for digital film services and counter falling sales in its High Street stores. The service […]
Google has revealed that Walt Disney Studios has partnered with YouTube as the latest rental partner on the video site. Available on YouTube and Google TV platforms, Disney joins Sony Pictures, Universal and Warner Brothers as the fourth major studio to distribute titles on the service. Movies from Disney, Pixar and DreamWorks Studios will be […]
The Eurozone crisis continues in full swing and its seemingly inexorable unfolding proves you should never say “at least it can’t get any worse.” Blame for the mess points in two opposite directions – depending on where you stand. Either the Eurozone was never going to work, and to try it at all was to […]
Belgian cable operator Telenet has secured the rights to broadcast all football matches from the country’s Jupiler League from next season. Telenet, which had earlier secured non-exclusive rights to a limited number of games, will reportedly pay an additional €4.8 million a year on top of the €60 million it has already committed to secure […]
D-Link and Boxee have confirmed that the Boxee Box by D-Link now features support for SlingPlayer for connected devices. The Boxee Box set-top device supports a full web browser, full HD streaming from the Internet, all popular media file formats, and integrated social networking delivering personal recommendations straight to your TV. With the addition of […]
One of British TV production’s most famous brand names, Talkback Thames, is to be scrapped. RTL’s UK production subsidiary, which makes shows including The Apprentice, Never Mind the Buzzcocks and Channel 4’s Grand Designs is going back to its roots, with the names Thames and Talkback being separated out. The two brand names came together […]
Netflix has launched a $400 million capital raising after a disastrous quarter in which its shares have fallen more than 70 per cent. Netflix has sold $200 million of convertible senior notes to Technology Crossover Ventures, a long-time shareholder, and has launched a $200 million share offering for the balance When the bonds are converted, […]