Distribution revenue growth of 23% in continental Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America helped Discovery Channel’s International Networks increase second quarter revenues by 21% to $301 million.
TV2 Film gets it in perspective
TV2 Film is to broadcast all of its output in the correct aspect ratio.
Hallmark and Diva bring +1
NBC Universal Global Networks has launched timeshifted versions of Diva TV and Hallmark Channel. Significantly the broadcaster has secured capacity on both Sky and Virgin Media.
TV1000 Action heads East
Viasat Broadcasting is to launch TV1000 Action in Russia, the Baltic Republics and five CIS states.
Domo.tv eyes September launch
The new Polish home makeover and gardening channel Domo.tv is expected to make its debut on September 20.
Disney XD replaces US Toons
Next February’s rebrand of the Toon Disney television and online platforms in the United States could also have implications in Europe. Toon Disney will become Disney XD, at the same […]
New factual heads ready for UKTV rebrand
UKTV has reshuffled the channel heads on its factual portfolio ahead of next year’s planned rebrands. Adrian Wills has been appointed head of UKTV People and Richard Kingsbury head of […]
Slovak Trojka secures DTT carriage
The new Slovak channel STV3 (Trojka) is set to make its debut tomorrow (August 8).
Major VOD deal for Multimedia
The Polish MSO Multimedia Polska has boosted its VOD offer by signing agreements with Disney-ABC-ESPN Television and Universal Studios International.
Orange Sport eyes August 8 launch
The new Polish sports channel Orange Sport will finally make its debut this Friday (August 8).