The UK regulator Ofcom has launched a full competition assessment into the BBC’s proposal to launch BBC Three as a TV channel.
Carlyle to acquire LiveU
US investment firm Carlyle has acquired video streaming and remote production solutions provider LiveU from investor Francisco Partners.
CNN to launch streaming service
CNN has announced plans to launch a subscription streaming service in the first quarter of 2022.
DAZN deal boosts Telecom Italia
Telecom Italia (TIM) has updated its financial targets following a number of developments including an agreement with DAZN for the distribution of Serie A.
Sky Deutschland to launch Sky Nature and Sky Documentaries
German pay-TV operator Sky Deutschland will launch the new thematic channels Sky Nature and Sky Documentaries on September 9, 2021.
Major outage at Hungary’s Digi
The Hungarian cable operator Digi experienced a national shutdown of its network on Saturday, July 17.
Deutsche Telekom to offer Apple TV 4K for MagentaTV
German telco Deutsche Telekom will offer its TV platform MagentaTV in combination with the Apple TV 4K box from July 20, 2021.
Ofcom calls for stronger system of PSM
The UK regulator Ofcom has recommended a radical overhaul of law to ensure that public service media (PSM) survives in the digital age.
Ex-WarnerMedia President Knobloch to head new European entertainment investment firm
Iris Knobloch, Artemis – the Pinault family’s holding company – and Combat Holding have teamed up to create I2PO, a European special purpose acquisition company dedicated to entertainment and leisure.
Netflix moves into gaming
Netflix has made a decisive move into the gaming sector by appointing the former Facebook VP Mike Verdu its VP of game development.