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Netflix extends international CBS deal

Online video streaming service Netflix has expanded its international programming deal with CBS. 
The deal…

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Chello launches JimJam and Outdoor Channel in Africa

Broadcaster Chello Zone is launching kids channel JimJam and outdoor activity network Outdoor Channel in…

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Murdoch reinstated as Sky director

James Murdoch has been re-instated as a director of BSkyB having received the support of…

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Brightcove wins Viacom business

International broadcaster Viacom has begun using Brightcove’s cloud services for digital content delivery across platforms…

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BBC renews SES capacity deal

Satellite operator SES has renewed a multiple transponder contract with UK public broadcaster the BBC….

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iConcerts strikes Pitchfork music streaming deal

International music broadcaster and video-on-demand platform iConcerts is airing the Pitchfork Media Festival in Paris…

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Arris announces share repurchase authorisation

The board of technology company Arris has authorised an additional US$150 million (€116 million) in…

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Cosmos TV drops analogue fee

Belarusian pay TV operator Cosmos TV is offering a discount for its analogue package until…

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OTE launches in-house movie networks

Greek telco OTE is launching its own movie channels, one of which will offer films…

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Cosmos TV forced to cancel NBC Universal channels

Belarusian pay TV operator Cosmos TV has been forced to withdraw a number of NBC…

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Film4 celebrates with 30 movies for 30p

UK movie channel Film4 is celebrating its thirtieth anniversary by offering 30 movies for 30p…

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Netflix shares soar as Icahn declares stake
 


Billionaire investor Carl Icahn has acquired 10% of Netflix, sending shares in the online video…

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Sky makes inroads with on-demand and online services

Connected TV and OTT services helped BSkyB to report strong first quarter results. The UK…

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BT to accelerate fibre rollout

BT is accelerating rollout of its fibre broadband network and expects it to pass two…

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DVB approves specs for handheld devices

Industry consortium DVB has approved a new specification for handheld devices, DVB-NGH (Next Generation Handheld)….

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YouSee handles customer losses

Danish cable operator YouSee increased third quarter revenues despite rising content costs and the loss…

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TLC makes Belarus debut

Discovery Networks International has launched female skewed network TLC in Belarus on Cosmos TV’s pay…

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C More chooses Vimond for Filmnet

Norway-based online TV specialist Vimond Media Solutions has announced that Nordic pay TV operator C…

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CTC Media switches to MPEG-4

Russian broadcaster CTC Media has started broadcasting three of its chnnels using the MPEG-4 standard….

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Qtel selects Mariner for IPTV monitoring

Qatar Telecom (Qtel) has selected service monitoring company Mariner’s IP monitoring solution, Mariner xVu. Qtel…

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Eutelsat to lease future RSCC capacity

Russian satellite operator RSCC and Eutelsat have announced an agreement that will see Eutelsat lease…

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FilmFlex preparing for international expansion

FilmFlex, the white label movie streaming service, is eyeing international expansion and expects to sign…

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Domino’s wants slice of online movie market


Pizza takeaway chain Domino’s Pizza is launching an online movie service in the UK after…

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Online TV revenues to double in five years

Global online TV and video revenues will reach US$28.72 billion (€22 billion) in 2017, a…

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FIC joins Sky Go

Fox International Channels’ general entertainment channel FX is to launch shows including The Walking Dead…

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CBS rebrand set for December

Broadcasters Chello Zone and CBS Studios International will launch newly rebranded CBS channels across Europe,…

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EBU event supports funding for eastern Europe digitisation

Two European development banks have announced that they are prepared to invest in the digitisation…

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Ailing ad market affecting CME

Central and eastern European broadcaster Central European Media Enterprises has reported third quarter revenues down…

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SES nears one million paying HD Plus homes

Satellite operator SES ended September with three quarters of a million paying customers for its…

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UPC Austria makes analogue bouquet free for digital subs

UPC Austria has announced that the 47 channels it offers via analogue signals under the…