Discovery Communications has said it has secured capacity on the UK DTT system ahead of a new channel launch early next year. The broadcaster is believed to have paid in […]
DirecTV extends Tandberg MPEG-4 commitment
DirecTV has picked Tandberg Television’s latest MPEG-4 AVC HD encoding solutions as it expands its offer of local HD channels.
Ofcom awards HD licences
Ofcom has announced it is reserving capacity for Channel 4 and S4C, and the Channel 3 licensees (ITV plc, Channel TV, STV and UTV) to launch high definition services on […]
Cyfrowy Polsat eyes rival
The Polish DTH market may have moved step closer to consolidation.
MTV starts VOD in Poland
MTV Networks International (MTVNI) has launched a VOD web portal in Poland.
Beate Uhse to bring Spice online
Beate Uhse, a distributor of adult content and merchandise, has announced an exclusive agreement to distribute adult programming and erotic movies from the Spice Studios, Cinemaplay Entertainment and Club Jenna […]
On Demand Deutschland to launch Warner TV S-VOD
On Demand Deutschland (ODD), the joint venture between On Demand Group (ODG) and Tele München Gruppe (TMG), has concluded a multiyear licensing agreement with Warner Bros studios to launch Warner […]
Canal+ introduces the Cube
The French premium channel operator Canal+ has introduced a new generation of a hybrid HD satellite receivers and broadband access for interactive services. Called the Cube, it is set to […]
Online VOD service Vudu upgrades to HD quality
The US based online VOD service Vudu has started to offer HD versions of movies in a quality that American reviewers call “almost as good as Blu-ray”. However, there is […]
KabelBW adds digital channels
The German cable operator KabelBW says it has extended its digital offer with three new channels. As from today (October 16), Anixe SD, Timm TV and Daystar TV are available […]