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ITV Hub launches ITV2 Comedy Heroes

ITV Hub is offering a new comedy collection comprising of some of ITV2’s funniest shows. The ITV2 Comedy Heroes collection is now available on the ITV Hub streaming service and includes Seasons 1-3 of BAFTA-nominated sitcom Plebs plus all three seasons of the Stand Up Sketch Show. The collection also includes Timewasters (seasons 1 and […]

April 7, 2021By Nik Roseveare

HBO celebrates The Iron Anniversary

The HBO series Game of Thrones was one of the largest events in television history, culminating in 45 million viewers in the US, distribution in 207 territories around the world. This April, to mark the 10th anniversary of the hit series’ premiere, HBO has launched The Iron Anniversary, a month-long celebration to commemorate the series, […]

April 7, 2021By Nik Roseveare

Africa: SPI/FilmBox content on ZAP

SPI International continues to expand its footprint across Africa with multiple deals with major operators within the region. The company has signed its most recent deal with the digital satellite television provider ZAP for Gametoon, 360 TuneBox, FashionBox, FightBox, FilmBox Arthouse and Fast&FunBox. Viewers in Angola and Mozambique will be able to access these channels […]

April 7, 2021

China: MLB, Tencent agree new deal

Major League Baseball (MLB) will continue to broadcast in China through media giant Tencent, which has shown games from the US league since 2018. The two sides have agreed to a three-year deal that will also bring MLB games to Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia for the first time. The agreement gives Tencent rights to broadcast […]

April 6, 2021

Deluxe acquires Sony’s digital fulfilment business

Deluxe, a provider of digital and cloud-based solutions to content production studios and distributors, has acquired Sony New Media Solutions, a subsidiary of Sony Electronics which provides a wide array of media platform services to media companies, including Sony Pictures Entertainment. Terms of the deal will not be disclosed. This development brings together two advanced […]

April 6, 2021

ShortsTV helps reopen America’s cinemas

ShortsTV, the global short film network, returned to US cinemas over the weekend with the release of the 16th annual Oscar Nominated Short Films. The theatrical presentation of the Live Action, Animation and Documentary short film nominees for this year’s Academy Awards is available in over 200 screens across 50+ theatrical markets including New York […]

April 6, 2021

NTD channel joins Freeview

New York-based TV Network NTD has launched its English channel on Freeview 271 via the Channelbox platform. NTD Television is a global television network founded in 2001 by Chinese-Americans who fled China. In the past two years, NTD has been particularly focused on developing its 24/7 English programming services. NTD launched its UK Sky TV […]

April 6, 2021

China: Extreme E on CCTV

Electric race series, Extreme E, which made its debut in Saudi Arabia on April 3rd, has announced that China’s CCTV broadcasted the Desert X Prix, and will also air the remaining four X Prixs on its sports platform. In addition to being aired live on CCTV.com, Extreme E’s race footage is also available on Cbox […]

April 6, 2021

FUEL TV joins PLEX

FUEL TV, the home of action sports, is now available on free streaming platform PLEX. FUEL TV provides an extensive catalogue of action sports including surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding, skiing and mountain biking. “We’re excited to be a part of the PLEX channels’ group,” stated Fernando Figueiredo, FUEL TV’s CEO. “For 17 years, we have been […]

April 6, 2021

Network18 Group selects Grabyo

Network18 Group, a multimedia conglomerate based in India, has adopted innovative cloud-based solutions and workflows for its content production and distribution which has helped the business to maintain its leadership amidst Covid impact. In line with the Cloud philosophy, its digital video production process has shifted to the cloud and on this they are partnering […]

April 6, 2021