Every day Germans view about 151 million videos, according to the Web TV Monitor 2010 published by the Bavarian media authority BLM, based on research by Goldmedia. The survey also […]
Monday launch for Disney XD in HD
The Walt Disney Company has announced that Disney XD is set to launch HD on Sky this coming Monday, October 18.
Sony opens developer site for Android TV
Sony has launched a dedicated website for developers of apps for its Google Android TV sets. At the moment, the site only offers the opportunity to register as a developer.
Minister to look into Dutch public digital channels
The Dutch Minister of Culture, Education and Science has to look into possible market distortion by the Dutch public digital channels following a ruling by the State Council (Raad van […]
Bloomberg names Gary Groenheim commercial director
Bloomberg Television has appointed Gary Groenheim as commercial director for the Asia-Pacific region. Groenheim, who will be based at the network’s regional hub in Hong Kong, joins from CNBC EMEA, […]
Al Anstey named MD Al Jazeera English
Al Jazeera Network has announced that Al Anstey has been appointed MD of Al Jazeera English. In this role, Anstey will lead the channel in its next phase of evolution […]
AXN Sci-Fi debuts on Sky Italia
Sony Pictures Television announced the launch of AXN Sci-Fi in Italy through an agreement reached with Sky Italia. The channel goes on the air on November 8, subject to regulatory […]
Germany counts 155 private channels
The German media monopoly commission KEK said there were 135 German language private national channels in the country as well as 20 channels in foreign languages as at July 1, […]
France extends terrestrial VOD pilot
French media regulator CSA has extended the licence for the terrestrial VOD pilot that is currently taking place in Rouen. The tests are being run by transmitter company TDF and […]
German licence for Biography HD/C&I HD
The Bavarian Media Authority BLM announced it has issued a licence for The Biography Channel HD/Crime & Investigation HD to The History Channel (Germany). The channel received a licence for […]