ZDF Enterprises launches short-film portal

MIPTV 2013 – Cannes. ZDF Enterprises has launched a new short-film portal, www.contunico.com.

A+E Networks ready for UK Lifetime launch

MIPTV 2013 – Cannes. A+E Networks has confirmed it will launch female-skewed channel Lifetime in the UK with other territories planned next year.

Euronews partners with Bloomberg

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MIPTV 2013 – Cannes. Euronews has established an editorial partnership with Bloomberg for its Business Weekly programme.

iConcerts signs VOD deal with J:COM

MIPTV 2013 – Cannes. Swiss-based iConcerts has opened a subsidiary office in Tokyo operating under the brand iConcerts Japan, and effective immediately.

Euronews launches original YouTube channels

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MIPTV 2013 – Cannes. Lyons-based news channel Euronews has upgraded its YouTube channels and is launching a new original channel called Euronews Knowledge.

Disruptive cloud TV service Magine plans euro launch

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MIPTV 2013 – Cannes. After its launch in Sweden, cloud-based TV operator Magine is preparing to launch in Germany and Spain later this year.

Euronews launches on DStv

MIPTV 2013 – Cannes. Euronews is joining the DStv Family and Compact packages, becoming available to almost 3.5 million customers in South Africa from April 9.

May UK launch for A+E’s H2

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A+E Networks is set to launch H2 on Saturday, May 4, 2013 in the UK.

Visiware celebrates 1,000 2nd screen shows

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MIPTV 2013 – Cannes. Visiware is celebrating the 1.000th TV show enriched by its second screen technology at this year’s MIP.

Russia Today launches Ruptly agency

Ruptly HQ Berlin

On the eve of this year’s MIPTV, Russia Today (RT) is launching Ruptly, a Berlin-based agency that provides real-time and archived visual news materials from all the global hotspots via state-of-the-art delivery platform.