Showtime Networks has launched Showtime Anytime, a broadband video-streaming service that will be free to Showtime subscribers through the network’s cable, satellite and telco affiliates in the US. Showtime Anytime gives subscribers the flexibility to watch more than 400 hours of the network’s programming, hit movies and sports offerings online, whenever and wherever they’d like […]
Connected entertainment specialist Netgem has unveiled a significant development of its NetgemTV middleware to support new adaptive TV technologies. Extending the reach of pay-TV Operators, these new features are geared to enable the creation of multi-screen services which can be delivered securely and consistently. Microsoft’s Silverlight and Play Ready plug-ins have been integrated into Netgem’s […]
Verizon and HBO have confirmed that Verizon’s FiOS TV customers are the first to gain access to MAXGO.com, Cinemax’s online video destination featuring more than 700 hours of Cinemax programming monthly. Similar to HBO GO, which launched with FiOS in February of this year, MAX GO offers free, unlimited online access to Cinemax programming […]
Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks subscribers will be able to watch live sports from three ESPN channels — ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU — online and on mobile Internet devices, marking a new front for ESPN on “TV Everywhere” style distribution. The TV Everywhere component is part of a larger agreement among TWC, […]
Chelsea FC has launched a online TV portal for the 2010/11 season, with new and exclusive content from its Sky channel, Chelsea TV. The portal, produced and maintained for Chelsea by sports media specialist Perform, will include interviews, live press conferences and behind-the-scenes features on the football club. Content from Chelsea TV, previously only available […]
The free movie service, YouTube Movies, presaged by its deal with Blinkbox is open for business. The 165 movies initially available are free, Blinkbox will take a share of the advertising sold around the films. As well as many Bollywood films an eclectic mix includes Cathy Come Home, Naked Run, The Secret Life of Hitler […]
Sony has confirmed that it will start streaming the FIFA World Cup Collection to Bravia TVs and Blu-ray Disc players across Europe via its BRAVIA Internet Video platform from late May. Owners of a BraviaTV, Bravia Home Theatre or Sony Blu-ray player with BRAVIA Internet Video will be able to view the Top 20 World […]
Viacom has decided to remove its shows from Hulu. The companies said that they were parting amicably, but Viacom's decision is a serious loss for Hulu, its “The Daily Show” is listed as the third-most-watched show on the site. “We tried to reach a deal. We got close. We continued to talk even over the […]
Channel Five has signed a deal with CBS to make programmes available on the US network’s on-demand video website TV.com. The partnership is establishes TV.com as a player in the UK market ahead of rival Hulu.com service. TV.com users will be able to watch programmes from Five’s catch-up TV service, Demand Five, shortly after they […]
SeeSaw, the online TV service from Arquiva, has revealed programming deals with broadcasters and independent production, including Channel 4 and Five. SeeSaw has confirmed that Channel 4’s content will be available on the service at launch including programmes such as Peep Show, The Inbetweeners, Skins and Grand Designs. The service has also struck a multi-year […]