KDG threatens to remove ARD and ZDF

ARD+ZDF

Kabel Deutschland CEO Adrian von Hammerstein is threatening to remove the public channels from the network when no compromise is reached before January.

Zon gets exclusive Globo channel

Globo TV

Portuguese operator Zon Multimedia and Brazilian broadcaster Globo have launched the Globo channel in Portugal.

JimJam and Outdoor zap into Africa

Chello Zone is launching the HD Outdoor Channel and children’s channel JimJam on the ZAP platform in Africa.

Nokia adds BBC World Service languages

BBC World Service has announced the availability of new apps which will give consumers access to its range of multilingual radio news content via Nokia’s Series 40 devices, including the Nokia Asha smartphone range.

Six new Nigerian satellite channels

SatLink Communications has announced that it has been selected by six Nigerian TV channels for a new DTH service.

Universal launches HD channels in Africa

One year after its launch on DStv in Africa, Studio Universal and Universal Channel have launched in HD on the platform.

SES Platform Services signs Fashion One

Fashion One

Global television network Fashion One is set to start broadcasting the free-to-air channel in SD at the orbital position of 19.2 degrees East starting today, October 15.

A+E Networks plan H2 and Lifetime launches

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MIPCOM 2012 – Cannes. Strong original programming from the US and local productions are driving growth at A+E Networks’ channels, according to Dean Possenniskie, managing director EMEA at A+E Networks.

Thema brings Nollywood to France

Nollywood TV

WATCH VIDEO. MIPCOM 2012 – Cannes. French channel distributor Thema has launched the Nollywood TV channel on French platforms, bringing a selection of Nigerian movies to French homes.

Scripps Networks expands global reach

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MIPCOM 2012 – Cannes. Scripps Networks International has announced new carriage agreements for Food Network, Fine Living Network, Food Network Asia and Travel Channel International.