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Singapore proposes strengthened copyright regime

Singapore’s Ministry of Law (MinLaw) has tabled the Copyright Bill for First Reading in Parliament. The Bill seeks to repeal and replace the current Copyright Act. It will strengthen the copyright regime in Singapore, by updating the Copyright Act to stay abreast of changes in how content is created, distributed, and used. It will also […]

July 7, 2021By Colin Mann

Extreme E on NatGeo in LatAm

Eco-conscious electric motorsport series, Extreme E, has announced that National Geographic will televise its magazine programmes – How to Build a Race Car, The Electric Dream and Climate Changers – as well as all of its debut season X Prixs on a delayed basis in its Latin American region. The programmes will air in both […]

July 7, 2021

Australia: NBCU, Foxtel launch DreamWorks Channel

Foxtel and NBCUniversal International Networks (NBCUIN) have launched DreamWorks in Australia – the 24-hour channel dedicated to kids and family entertainment – offering Foxtel customers access to popular content from one of the world’s most recognisable animation studios. The DreamWorks channel currently airs in 34 territories across Asia Pacific, Africa, Europe and the Middle East. […]

July 7, 2021

Nintendo unveils Switch OLED model

Nintendo has announced that it will soon release an OLED model of its popular Switch portable gaming system. The new model has a similar overall size to the current Nintendo Switch console, but with a larger, 7-inch OLED screen (up form 6.2-inches) which offers deeper blacks and more vivid contrast. It also features a wide […]

July 7, 2021By Nik Roseveare

VIZIO SmartCast gets Funimation app

VIZIO has announced that the Funimation app, the premiere destination streaming service for anime, is now available on VIZIO’s SmartCast platform. Now millions of viewers across the US can join the Funimation fan community and enjoy more than 13,000 hours of anime episodes, movies, extras, and top trending shows from Japan like My Hero Academia, […]

July 7, 2021

Poirier vs McGregor illegal streaming warning

In advance of the Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor UFC 264 fight on July 10th, Kieron Sharp, CEO of UK intellectual property protection body FACT, has warned of the dangers of illegally streaming the fight, being shown exclusively live on BT Sport Box Office at a cost of £19.95 (€23.00). “UFC produce hotly-anticipated fights, such […]

July 7, 2021By Colin Mann

Singapore: LIVENow secures PPV rights for Premier League

Streaming platform, LIVENow, will offer single match passes for the Premier League 2021/22 season. LIVENow will provide a new flexible service for football fans in Singapore, who will now have the option to purchase pay-per-view passes for one Premier League fixture per match week. Users will have the opportunity to follow games live across multiple […]

July 7, 2021

BT Sport to broadcast FA Disability Cup

The FA Disability Cup will return to St George’s Park on July 17th and 18th, with BT Sport providing coverage over the weekend, the first time the Cup has been broadcast live. The 2021 FA Disability Cup, the fifth edition of the competition, will see five cup finals scheduled across the weekend, delivered by The […]

July 7, 2021

Sky Kids announces new wellbeing commissions

Sky Kids has unveiled new line-up of shows to help kids better understand their mental health and wellbeing. The new commissions include Sky Kids original series Clam Brain starring Frankie Bridge, which will give kids tips and tricks to calm their minds and get their bodies active, as well as a second season of nature and […]

July 6, 2021

Fuel TV joins Pluto TV

Fuel TV is now available on the Pluto TV free streaming TV and film service. Fuel TV is an action sports channel offering skateboarding, snowboarding, skiing, BMX and MTB content, as well as the art, music and fashion that engulf them. The service is available as a free advertising-supported streaming television (FAST) channel in key […]

July 6, 2021