Liberty Global is poised to make a $5 billion bid for Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC), in a move that would extend its influence to the Caribbean.
Fox-Sky bid still on hold
Fox chief executive James Murdoch has said he wants to take control of Sky’s European business, but made clear he was in no hurry to do so.
Disney to launch S-VOD streaming service in UK
Walt Disney will next month launch a digital subscription service in the UK that bundles its animated and live action movies, books, television series and music.
Sky reports strong first quarter
Sky has reported a strong start to its new financial year with 134,000 new customer additions, 937,000 new paid-for subscription products and 133,000 new broadband subscribers in the UK.
French OTT service Molotov signs major channel deals
The French OTT service Molotov has signed distribution deals with most public and private broadcasters in France, with the exception of Canal+.
Belmer to replace De Rosen as Eutelsat CEO
Michel de Rosen is to step down from his position as CEO of Eutelsat Communications in March 2016, with the role being assumed by Rodolphe Belmer, formerly of Canal+.
New twist in TV2 sale
The sale of the Hungarian TV station TV2 has taken an unexpected turn, with a deal announced earlier this week claimed to be null and void.
US growth slows as Netflix goes global
Netflix’s international operations are proving to be increasingly important to its overall business as growth in the US slows.
Humax considers Freeview Play 4K
Humax says it could bring out a 4K version of its new Freeview Play receiver next year, once it moves on to a new generation of chipset.
Sky responds to Ofcom review
Sky has submitted its response to Ofcom’s Strategic Review of Digital Communications.