4oD, the on demand service from UK broadcaster Channel 4, has passed the 100 million streams or download mark since its launch in December 2006. By contrast the highly publicised […]
France tops VOD chart
A survey produced by the European Audiovisual Observatory and French government’s Media Development Department (DDM) shows that there were 258 VOD services in operation in 24 European countries at the […]
Tiscali offers on demand film premiere
Tiscali is to offer subscribers free access to the premiere of the new British romcom January 2nd.
Numericable launches 2,000 title VOD
French cable operator Numericable has launched a new on demand service that will bring subscribers over 2,000 movies, sports, documentaries, concerts and sports events.
New VOD platform for CEE
Berlin-based A Company Consulting & Licensing and the Hungarian independent distributor Budapest Film have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to establish a VOD platform.
Microsoft MSN Video signs MTV Networks
Microsoft and MTV Networks have announced an agreement in which content from MTV will be made available on MSN Video, including exclusive live footage from a number of top artists.
Lost at Sky Anytime pre-broadcast
Season Four of Lost began Sunday night on Sky One, but viewers with Sky HD or one of the newer Sky+ boxes were able to view the show 24 hours […]
Day & Date boosts UPC buyrates
The trial of ‘day & date’ video on demand by Warner Home Video Benelux and UPC has led to buyrates of up to three times higher than the standard release […]
Austrian VOD deal for On Demand Deutschland
On Demand Deutschland (ODD) is to supply VOD content to Telekom Austria’s Aon TV VOD service.
Trust backs BBC Gaelic channel
The BBC Trust has given its approval to a digital TV service in the Gaelic language. The channel, which would be available on satellite, cable and broadband, though not Freeview, […]