Viaplay Group, which has just announced the acquisition of the 50 per cent stake in Allente that it didn’t already own, has reported that its “transformation continued in Q2” with focus on value over volume. Viaplay reported Group net sales of SEK 4.31 billion (€0.38bn), down slightly from SEK 4.48 billion QoQ, and total operating […]
TCLtv+, the streaming service offered by leading consumer electronics company TCL, has announced a partnership with AMC Networks that adds 11 AMC Networks’ FAST channels to its slate of FAST programming. The agreement includes a full suite of 24/7 sports and news offerings as well as a dedicated The Walking Dead Universe channel. The TCLtv+ streaming service now features more […]
AirConsole, the in-car gaming platform, is partnering with Atari, the legendary video game publisher. Effective immediately, Asteroids: Recharged and Breakout: Recharged are playable for the first time in cars through the infotainment system in supported Volkswagen. “Atari laid the foundation for generations of gamers,” said Anthony Cliquot, CEO of N-Dream. “To welcome these timeless titles […]
New York, NY – July 17, 2025 – FilmRise, A Radial Entertainment company, has announced the acquisition of exclusive Canadian digital distribution rights to two celebrated series, Fatal Vows and Versailles. This announcement was made by Jonitha Keymoore, Senior Vice-President of Content Acquisitions at Radial Entertainment. Fatal Vows captivates viewers with its gripping exploration of […]
Sky has announced that it is to halt children’s commissioning in favour of solely acquiring content for its Sky Kids service. The Children’s Media Foundation (CMF) has expressed “surprise and deep concern” at the news. “This is a depressing and short-sighted decision, which will leave UK children less well-served. Sky Kids content has gained a […]
HBO Max has received 142 Emmy nominations across 20 original programmes – its most nominations ever – for the upcoming 77th annual Emmy Awards. “These Emmy nominations highlight the exceptional craftsmanship and storytelling that define HBO Max,” commented Casey Bloys, Chairman & CEO, HBO & HBO Max Content. “From The Pitt and Noah Wyle’s standout […]
Daniel Efergan, former Executive Creative Director of Interactive & Innovation at animation studio Aardman, has launched a consultancy that will advise production companies on navigating the challenges and maximising the opportunities of AI. Aardman will be Efergan’s first client. Working with production companies across the worlds of animation, filmmaking and games, the new consultancy will […]
Service Electric Cable TV and OpenVault have announced that OpenVault’s OV PNM Proactive Network Management solution will be deployed to ensure availability of the best possible broadband experiences for Service Electric subscribers. SECTV is leveraging OpenVault’s leadership in AI- and ML-powered optimisation technologies to increase its ability to automatically identify network issues that may impact […]
France 24 has reported a strong June on YouTube, with 146 million video views and a record average viewing time of 7 minutes and 3 seconds, reinforcing its status as the leading French media outlet on the platform. June’s result confirms France 24’s dynamic performance on YouTube since the beginning of the year. Over the […]
The HbbTV Association, a global initiative dedicated to providing open standards for the delivery of advanced interactive TV services through broadcast and broadband networks for connected TVs and set-top boxes, has announced a new specification for the integration of Digital Rights Management (DRM) in HbbTV implementations and services. The specification was approved at the latest […]