Microsoft to offer free movies, series in Germany
November 16, 2008 by Robert Briel
From today, Microsoft will offer free on-demand movies and TV series on its MSN internet subsidiary, according to a report in the weekly magazine Der Spiegel. About 100 titles will be available, including feature length movies, TV series and cartoons. Read the story »
CanalSat à la demande goes live
November 14, 2008 by Julian Clover
CanalSat has launched an on demand version of its basic channel packages, allowing subscribers to view content at a time of their choosing for one month after the programmes original transmission. Read the story »
FNAC introduces hybrid box
November 5, 2008 by Robert Briel
The French entertainment and electrical retailler FNAC has launched the hybrid FNAC Box, which brings together a terrestrial DVB-T HD receiver, a 160 GB PVR and connected internet access. Read the story »
Kangaroo complainants living in dream world
November 3, 2008 by Julian Clover
ITV executive chairman Michael Grade has launched a stinging attack on companies who believe the proposed online TV service Kangaroo is in breach of competition rules. Speaking to the Broadcasting Press Guild he invited them to join the commercial broadcaster in the production of original content. Read the story »
UPC adds CBS-Paramount to VOD library
November 2, 2008 by Robert Briel
UPC Nederland will add three series from CBS-Paramount to its UPC On Demand platform. From November 6, two seasons from Frasier and Sex and the City will become available, followed in December by Twin Peaks and more seasons from the other two series. Read the story »
Mid-2009 launch for Kangaroo
October 30, 2008 by Julian Clover
The partners behind the Kangaroo are looking to launch the online video portal by mid-2009, according to new information released by the Competition Commission. BBC Worldwide, Channel 4 and ITV plc have now formed a limited liability partnership known as UKVOD. Read the story »
Mac users can access Netflix online VOD
October 29, 2008 by Robert Briel
Netflix has announced plans to expand its Watch Instantly online video service to Apple users. The service had previously only been available to PC users. Read the story »
TVP strengthens internet presence
October 23, 2008 by Chris Dziadul
The Polish public broadcaster TVP has launched a new multimedia portal. Read the story »
BT to launch Disney VOD
October 20, 2008 by Julian Clover
Disney Channel UK has signed a new agreement with BT Vision that will give viewers to the IPTV platform access to on demand content from Disney Channel and Playhouse Disney. Read the story »
BBC content added to Sky Player
October 20, 2008 by Julian Clover
Sky is to provide a gateway to the BBC iPlayer through its online TV service Sky Player. The new version of the player includes a series of BBC branded sections with listings information and links to all the TV programmes included on the Sky Player. Read the story »
