AMC has announced plans to launch in the UK this September in an exclusive arrangement with BT TV.
IHS: Now TV driving Sky growth
The number of pay-TV subscribers in the UK has risen by 1 million on the past year with Sky’s entry product Now TV emerging as a significant player.
Cartoon Network Imagination Studios launches in Europe
Cartoon Network is launching a new online initiative, designed to encourage the next generation of talent.
Crackdown on Swedish pirate TV network
Police in Jönköping have launched a coordinated crackdown on a pirate network, responsible for the unlicensed distribution of ViaSat, Canal Digital and Com Hem.
Fibre-optic growth for Portugal
Portugal added another 54,000 subscribers in the first quarter of 2015, with fibre-optic services to thank for the rise.
Cresswell to leave Arqiva
John Cresswell is to step down as chief executive of infrastructure and media services company Arqiva.
Liberty Global in TV3 Ireland talks
Liberty Global is in in advanced discussions with the owners of Ireland’s TV3 over a possible takeover of the terrestrial channel.
Zappware client added to EKT set-tops
EKT has added Zappware’s HTML client to its range of set-top box solutions.
TeleColumbus planning on demand platform
TeleColumbus will introduce its own on demand offer later this year.
Ofcom tells communication companies to improve service
Newly appointed Ofcom chief exec Sharon White will today tell the UK’s communications providers that they must serve their customers better.