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Netflix moves to head off possible takeover

Netflix has put in place a so-called ‘poison pill’ measure that could prevent investor Carl…

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NBCU takes EPL rights from Fox

NBC Universal has acquired the exclusive US media rights to the English Premier League. Under…

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Hulu viewing hours in sharp decline

The number of hours consumer spend tuning into Hulu has dropped sharply this year, according…

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Netflix lowers US targets but hails international growth

Netflix has lowered its full year subscriber target for the US, but said it has…

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3net forms production and distribution division


3net, the joint venture 3D channel run by Discovery, Imax and Sony, is launching a…

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LG signs Disney 3D deal for Smart TV platform

LG Electronics USA has signed a deal with The Walt Disney Studios that will see…

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Zeebox launches in US with major backers

Zeebox, the social TV company founded by former YouView and iPlayer chief technology officer Anthony…

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TiVo and Verizon settle litigation

DVR technology company TiVo has settled its patent litigation with Verizon Communications and the companies…

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ABC to remake YouTube web series for TV

US network ABC is to remake web series Recipe Rehab, marking the first time that…

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Fox’s Reilly promoted

Kevin Reilly has been promoted to chairman of entertainment at Fox Broadcasting Company. Reilly, who…

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Former BBC DG Thompson to helm New York Times

BBC director-general Mark Thompson is to become president of the CEO of The New York…

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Huffington Post launches live internet channel

Online newspaper the Huffington Post has launched a new live-streaming channel, HuffPost Live. The Huffington…

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Netflix launches kids package in US

US streaming service Netflix has launched its kids package Just For Kids on Microsoft’s XBox360…

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US sees big drop in pay TV homes

Over 400,000 US homes have dropped their pay TV subscriptions since the start of the…

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YouTube partnerships chief joining Google Fiber

YouTube head of strategic partnerships Margaret Healy is moving to a new position with Google…

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Google pushes back media streamer launch

Google has pushed back the launch of its planned Nexus Q media player, which is…

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Icahn sells out of MGM, studio preps IPO

Carl Icahn has sold his stake in MGM, clearing the way for the Hollywood studio…

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Apple adds Hulu Plus to Apple TV

Apple has added the Hulu Plus subscription service to its Apple TV device in the…

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CNN boss Jim Walton resigns

Jim Walton, the president of CNN Worldwide, has resigned. He said that CNN needs new…

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Google offering full pay TV offering on Google Fiber service

Google has announced that it will offer a full pay TV service over its new…

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Jason Kilar and Dawn Ostroff confirmed for MIPCOM

Hulu boss Jason Kilar will give a keynote address at the upcoming MIPCOM TV market…

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NBC Universal agrees deal to sell A+E Networks stake

US cable and media giant Comcast’s NBC Universal unit has agreed to sell its 15.8%…

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MyGlobeTV in commercial launch

GlobeCast’s new IPTV platform MyGlobeTV has made its commercial debut in the US with the…

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Netflix beats Apple in online movie race

Netflix was the top online movie service in the US last year, surpassing Apple’s iTunes,…

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Roku teams with DISH for international channels service

Over-the-top TV streaming device provider Roku has teamed up with US pay TV operator DISH…

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Al Jazeera to launch sports channels in US

Al Jazeera has said it will launch two new sports channels in the US in…

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TV apps market set to grow, says report

The market for TV apps could generate revenues of over US$1.7 billion (€1.3 billion) by…

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Hulu unveils more original programming, acquisitions

US streaming service Hulu has unveiled a new programming slate comprising three original series and…

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Multiscreen video service M-GO preps for autumn commercial launch, international in 2013

Technicolor is to beta-launch its M-GO multiscreen video service in the US in the summer…

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ESPN eyes international exit

Disney-owned sports broadcaster ESPN is considering exiting a number of international markets as a result…