MIPTV 2011 – CANNES. French based Marc Dorcel is the first adult channel provider to go connected, but others are waiting in the wings to also go smart.
BBC to stage two global TV events
MIPTV 2012 – CANNES. Jana Bennett, president worldwide networks and Global BBC iPlayer, today confirmed the network’s commitment to stage two global television events.
Josh Sapan: pay-TV still shows greatest growth
MIPTV 2012 – CANNES. “Pay-TV, whether delivered via cable, satellite or a telco, continues to be the sector to experience the greatest growth in all of television,” said Josh Sapan, […]
A+E Networks denies Lifetime UK launch
MIPTV 2012 – CANNES. It is the ambition of A+E Networks to launch its successful US Lifetime brand in the UK and Europe, but there are as yet no concrete […]
iConcerts to get ‘augmented reality’
MIPTV 2012 – CANNES. Swiss-based iConcerts has finalised a deal with UK based 3DD Entertainment to produce the first ever live performance ‘augmented reality’ TV format which will be powered […]
Euronews claims smart TV leadership
MIPTV 2012 – CANNES. International Lyons-based news channel Euronews said it has reached its goal of becoming the most connected media worldwide, and announces the launch on 11 smart TV […]
Sundance Channel acquires series, festival films
MIPTV 2012 – CANNES. AMC/Sundance Channel Global is bolstering its programming slate by acquiring the rights to a wide range of new productions, acclaimed series and independent films,
Lagardere and Switchover in strategic alliance
MIPTV 2012 – CANNES. Antoine Villeneuve, CEO TV channels of Lagardère Active, and Francesco Nespega, managing partner of Italian broadcaster Switchover Media, have announced that
In Brief: Miramax, A+E, Simon’s Cat
MIPTV 2012 – CANNES. Miramax and Sky Italia have announced a new movie deal under which Sky will air many of the leading titles from Miramax’s unmatched collection across all […]
Dorcel launches more smart TV apps
MIPTV 2012 – CANNES. French adult entertainment broadcaster Marc Dorcel is now developing its smart TV app with the main TV manufacturers in The Netherlands, Korea and Japan.