Flipino entertainment and media company ABS-CBN has filed two civil complaints in US Federal Courts against two individuals in a piracy network spanning across US state lines, seeking damages in the millions for allegedly pirating ABS-CBN’s copyrighted content via illegal IPTV boxes. One lawsuit was filed in the Federal Court, Southern District of Texas against […]
On February 26th, investigators from UK copyright protection FACT and the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit attended an address in the North West of England to execute search warrants related to a significant provider of illegal streaming activity. This service has now been disrupted. “Today’s action in Lancashire should send a message to anyone […]
Hispanic media company Univision Holdings together with its wholly owned subsidiary, Univision Communications, global private investment firm Searchlight Capital Partners, and media and consumer technology sector operating and investment company ForgeLight LLC have struck a definitive agreement in which Searchlight and ForgeLight will acquire a majority ownership interest in Univision from all stockholders of Univision […]
Following the news that The Simpsons will not be available on the Disney+ streaming service when it launches in the UK, Sky MD Zai Bennett has assured fans that the show will continue to be available on Sky. Bennett was being interviewed on Radio 5 Live, where he said the long-running animated series will only […]
The OTT viewing revolution presents some interesting challenges for broadcasters. As people are watching more content whilst on the move from multiple devices, broadcasters have to be mindful of compliance with licensing, copyright agreements and cultural differences – granting access where viewing is permissible, restricting access where it is not, all whilst making the user […]
The majority of adults and teenagers who access pirated content are experiencing cybercrimes including the theft of their personal details, fraud and viruses. That’s according to research from trade body Creative Content Australia (CCA), coinciding with the launch of CCA’s 30-second anti-piracy ad – Piracy. You’re Exposed – in cinemas and on subscription and free-to-air […]
WarnerMedia and YouTube TV have agreed what they say is a comprehensive distribution relationship that will deliver the media company’s entertainment, sports and news network portfolio to YouTube TV members in the US. The pact expands upon the existing carriage agreement between the two companies for WarnerMedia networks TBS, TNT, truTV, CNN, HLN, Turner Classic […]
Joe Markowski, Executive VP of DAZN North America, offered his thoughts on the OTT media company’s approach in the region at the SportsPro OTT Summit USA in Atlanta. One of DAZN’s bolder moves was to acquire the rights to the KSI v Logan Paul boxing rematch. The YouTube stars’ huge reach created a unique opportunity […]
TiVo CEO Dave Shull, speaking to analysts on the company’s year-end results, said the next five-to-10 years will see choices for consumers continue to simultaneously expand and fragment. “This expansion and fragmentation is accelerating and the lines are now completely blurred between those who produce content and those who distribute it. Today, Netflix is making […]
Eurosport will give its viewers the chance to watch every minute of every stage of the Tour de France until at least 2025 following a new agreement with the Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) and Eurovision Sport. The two-year extension sees Eurosport retain exclusivity to show cycling’s flagship event in full across 38 markets in Europe. […]