BBC Worldwide is to launch its Global iPlayer app in Finland, Sweden and Denmark as of today, October 13.
The Netherlands introduce VOD ruling
The Dutch media regulator Commissariaat voor de Media has published the rules for VOD services, which come into effect on November 1.
Sky VOD content heads to Virgin
In a landmark agreement Virgin Media is to add content from Sky Anytime to its on demand service. The package includes several thousand hours of films, series, sport and news.
Netflix backtracks on Qwikster spin-off
Netflix has scrapped plans to spin-off the DVD rental business from its online video service. No more Qwikster, writes Reed Hastings on the Netflix blog, following a barrage of complaints […]
TV3 Ireland revamps online player
Ireland’s TV3 has upgraded its online playing adding access for a number of smart phones and tablet devices.
YouTube brings movies to the UK
YouTube is now offering over 1,000 movie British and Hollywood movie titles to rent to UK audiences. The service has already been introduced in the United States and Canada.
MyTF1VOD launches on Facebook
French broadcaster TF1 has launched a Facebook application for its VOD service that makes US TV series almost instantly available after airing in the States on their MyTF1VOD service.
Videomore grows in popularity
The Russian social TV network Videomore, which is operated by the MTG-backed commercial broadcaster CTC Media, had 15 million unique visitors in the first nine months of operation following its […]
Canal braces for SVOD battle
French pay-TV operator Canal Plus will launch its CanalPlay Infinity SVOD service on Thursday, October 13. Initially the service will only be available on SFR’s IPTV platform. The new service […]
European TV partners join Xbox Live
After more than a decade of trying to enter the TV space, Microsoft has announced a slew of deals that will put content from more than 20 countries onto its […]