Deutsche Telekom has confirmed it will expand the number of HD channel on its IPTV platform Entertain. From December, TNT Film HD, TNT Serie HD, Syfy HD, Sport1+ HD, Planet HD and Classica HD will be accessible to subscribers – with AXN HD to follow in February of next year. All of the German telco’s […]
Poland’s Platform ‘n’ DTH platform has made channel expansion a major part of its 2011 strategy. Q1 2011 marks the addition of four thematic channels from BBC Worldwide Channels– offerings that enhance the operator’s proposition for its growing subscriber base. Beginning on February 1st 2011, Platform ‘n’ will provide its viewers exclusive access to BBC […]
A planning meeting next week between the UK’s main networks on TV plans for next April’s marriage between Prince William and Kate Middleton will discuss 3D-TV coverage. Jana Bennett, BBC Vision’s director, acknowledged that BSkyB had certain 3D plans of their own, but that the ‘pool’ of UK networks including the BBC and ITV channels […]
Italy’s leading broadcasters, RAI and Mediaset, have launched two new TV channels, with the goal of further boosting their DTT offerings. Rai 5 will be taking the place of Rai Extra, ending the diversification of the 14-channel strong package from Italy’s state broadcaster. The schedule will be made up of varied and diverse programming, mainly […]
The UK’s Export Credit scheme has secured cover from Barclays Bank to guarantee the supply of the English soccer Premiership for 3 years to Abu Dhabi Media Co. The insurance cover values the soccer deal at just over $100m per season, a record for the oil-rich Gulf states. The English Premier League insists on such […]
The Australian federal government is to create a two-tier anti-siphoning list with major iconic sporting events going into the first tier with the requirement that they be broadcast on free-to-air TV. Communications Minister Stephen Conroy said no Australian events shown on free-to-air television had been removed. He said the major change would be creation of […]
Prisa has continued its strategy of making premium channel Canal Plus available on a wide range of platforms by signing a deal with Ono, Spain’s largest cable operator. Canal Plus will be added to Ono’s offering from December 1st. As well as the linear channel, subscribers will be able to access on-demand content. Canal Plus […]
A federal judge has temporarily blocked FilmOn.com from streaming live television shows on the Internet. In their suit CBS, NBC, Fox, ABC and Disney said FilmOn.com “has been streaming over the Internet … numerous broadcast television stations and the copyrighted programming on those stations – all without the consent of the affected stations or copyright […]
Dutch TV channel Brava3D has commenced broadcasting via the Astra satellite at 23.5 degrees East. Brava3D is the first pan-European 3D channel providing a mix of classical music, opera and ballet in 3D quality. Jur Bron, CEO of Brava3D, said: “Launching Brava3D is a logical next step following the international success of BravaHD. The ASTRA […]
Spain’s first pay DTT channel Gol TV is launching a full-frontal assault on TV piracy with its decision to cut its TV signal in almost 10,000 public places (most of them, bars, restaurants, hotels) where its broadcasts are allegedly being hacked. Mediapro, owner of Gol TV, has reported the case to the police and urged […]