Canal+-owned M7 Group has concluded a long-term agreement with the Czech broadcaster TV Barrandov for the Astra 23.5 satellite distribution of TV Barrandov, Kino Barrandov and Barrandov Krimi.
Dizi expands to UAE
SPI/FilmBox, has launched Dizi on du’s TV platform in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in collaboration with the content licensing management company, SAWA Rights Management (SRM).
Successful launch for Türksat-5B
Türksat-5B will be placed in orbit next June and become active after a 1.5-month test period, according to Adil Karaismailoglu, Turkey’s minister of transport and infrastructure.
Eutelsat teams up with Orion
Eutelsat has entered into an agreement with Russia’s Orion Group of companies to offer high-speed satellite internet services.
Russia launches Express satellites
A paired launch of the two Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC) satellites Express-AMU3 and Express-AMU7 has taken place from the Baikonur cosmodrome.
Turksat 5B launch brought forward
Turkey’s transport and infrastructure minister has provided a new launch date for Turksat 5B.
SES orders prime TV slot satellites
SES has ordered two geostationary (GEO) Ku-band satellites for its prime orbital slot at 19.2 degrees East to maintain the premium services it provides to its European video customers and to capture new opportunities in the region.
HD+ adds RTLup HD and VOXup HD
German DTH satellite platform HD+ is adding RTLup HD (formerly RTLplus) and VOXup HD to its channel package.
M7 Group inks TV Osem deal
Canal+-owned M7 Group has signed a multi-year agreement with the Slovakia-based lifestyle channel TV Osem for FTA satellite distribution in HD via M7’s platform on Astra 23.5 East.
HSE renews DTH satellite contract with Astra
German home-shopping broadcaster HSE has extended its partnership with Astra satellite operator SES for several years.