The three main Dutch public channels Nederland 1, 2 and 3 are now available live and unabridged on the Telbo MITV IPTV network on the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire. Eurosport 1 and 2 are now also available on the island.
Livestation gives C-SPAN global reach
US public affairs channel C-SPAN has become the tenth partner channel to join the Livestation web TV platform. The channel will be available to anyone outside of the United States.
Comedy Central Family launched on Ziggo
Dutch cable operator Ziggo has launched the new Endemol/MTV Networks joint venture channel Comedy Central Family. Distribution contracts with other operators are expected in a few months time.
Cablenets warned on carriage charges
Cable operators have been warned that programmers may look elsewhere if they are unable to reach agreements on their carriage. Speaking at the CTAM EuroSummit in Berlin, Chellomedia COO Niall Curran said there were inevitable stresses and strains between operators and content providers because their interests are not necessarily aligned. “If you look at the […]
BBC HD makes Scandi debut
BBC HD is making its debut in continental Europe following an agreement with the Nordic pay-TV platform Canal Digital. A version of the channel will appear in early December alongside the new BBC Knowledge. BBC Lifestyle and BBC Entertainment will replace BBC Food and BBC Entertainment respectively.
History HD launches in Japan
Following the September debut of History HD in Asia, the network is continuing its roll out in the region with an October 1 launch in Japan.
Cablenets warned on carriage charges
CTAM EUROSUMMIT ’08 – BERLIN. Cable operators have been warned that programmers may look elsewhere if they are unable to reach agreements on their carriage.
Momedia launches wildlife channel
MoMedia International, a producer and distributor of digital entertainment, has secured a deal with website WildEarth to develop a fully fledged TV channel to be carried on any platform around the world.
Euro1080 pulls off Astra
Euro 1080 is dropping the remaining Astra feeds for its HD1 and HD3 channels from October 1.
Chello Zone reversions Club for Middle East
Chello Zone has launched its Club channel on the Orbit DTH platform in the Middle East. The reversioned channel will be known as The Hollywood Channel and will focus on lifestyle entertainment programming for women.