SES Astra has confirmed its market leadership in 3D television by adding a demo channel from the Spanish operator Digital+ to its line-up. The Luxembourg-based company already distributes six commercial 3D channels, including BSkyB in the UK, Canal+ in France, Sky in Germany, Viasat in Scandinavia and Brava 3D and Penthouse 3D, catering for a [...]
Three US studios reluctant to join YouTube VOD
20.55 Europe/London, April 26, 2011 By
Three major studios are not yet ready to supply their content to YouTube’s planned premium VOD service, according to Hollywood blog The Wrap.com. Fox, Paramount and Disney are holding back their content, while Warner Bros., Sony and Universal reportedly have signed a deal.
Access to show HbbTV and DLNA tech
15.33 Europe/London, April 26, 2011 By
Access Co Ltd has announced plans to show technologies including the HbbTV version of its NetFront Browser and the NetFront Living Connect 2.0 DLNA technology component at ANGA Cable 2011 (May 2 – 5).
Sky 3D to show ESPN FA Cup Final
15.13 Europe/London, April 26, 2011 By
Sky 3D is to screen ESPN’s coverage of the FA Cup Final between Manchester City and Stoke City on Saturday, May 14.
SES invests in new Betzdorf facilities
13.48 Europe/London, April 26, 2011 By
In a foundation stone laying ceremony, SES S.A. has celebrated its €34 million investment in a new state-of-the-art satellite control facilities at its Betzdorf campus, as well as in an additional business centre.
Dailymotion appoints head of international content
13.15 Europe/London, April 26, 2011 By
Dailymotion has announced the appointment of Daniel Adams as the company’s first head of international content. He will be based in London, Dailymotion’s new hub for its new content team.
TVP inks Samsung deal
11.14 Europe/London, April 26, 2011 By
The Polish public broadcaster TVP has signed an agreement with Samsung. Under it, its multimedia internet application VOD.TVP.PL has become available on the Samsung Smart TV platform.
Beeline TV on Xbox 360
10.57 Europe/London, April 26, 2011 By
The Russian IPTV service Beeline TV is to become available through the Xbox 360.
RGB Networks look to monetize the multiscreen
10.54 Europe/London, April 26, 2011 By
RGB Networks will be using its presence at ANGA Cable to demonstrate a series of technologies designed to enhance the deployment of multiscreen television services.
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