Subscribers to the BT Vision IPTV service will be able to enjoy content from Disney-ABC International Television, following a new deal with the US studio. The contract reflects the continued […]
Polsat 24 launch draws nearer
The Polish news channel Polsat 24 is expected to make its debut this May, according to a local report.
Gaumont movies for CanalPlay
The Canal + Group announced today it has signed an agreement to bring movies from the Gaumont catalogue to its online VOD service CanalPlay.
Dutch cabler to bid for live football rights
Dutch cable company Zesko Holding has launched a surprise bid for the live Dutch football rights to the Eredivisie, the Dutch premier league competition. According to local newspaper reports, Zesko […]
All change for Belgian Kanaaltwee
The Belgian commercial broadcaster VMMa (Vlaamse Media Maatschappij) is to completely revamp its second channel (Kanaaltwee) in order to boost performance.
Canal football bid ruled offside
Canal Plus has failed in its attempt to prevent the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) from holding onto the production rights when it puts forward a new tender for the […]
France 24 fights its corner
France 24 has issued a stout defence of its operations following the statement from the French President Nicolas Sarkozy that French international broadcasting should be in the French language alone.
Canal seeks French football delay
Canal+ is to ask a Paris civil court to delay the tender for the country’s top-flight football rights.
Foreign Minister gives France 24 hope
French foreign minister Bernard Kouchner has admitted that he did not “completely agree” with President Nicolas Sarkozy over the future of French international broadcasting.
Fox moves in on Real Estate TV
Fox International Channels has taken a controlling stake in Overseas property channel Real Estate TV. The channel, a joint venture between Bruce Dunlop & Associates and Mark Dodd, was launched […]