Social networking site Bebo has joined the trend of including video for its community of users. Bebo has launched an initiative known as Open Media that will allow media companies […]
History Channel HD to launch in Holland
The History Channel HD will launch in Holland in January of next year. The channel will be available in the HD bouquet of the three cable companies owned by the […]
More channels for Romania
ACC – BUCHAREST. Romania is preparing for a raft of new channel launches. Among the services due to make their debuts shortly are Movies24 (December 12), Sport Klub+ (by the […]
German RTL Group to switch to 16:9
The German RTL Group, now called Mediengruppe RTL Deutschland, will switch its broadcast format to 16:9 widescreen on most of its channels including RTL, VOX and n-tv, as well as […]
CanalSat gives Jetix stay of execution
Children’s channel Jetix is to remain on the French CanalSat platform until at least March 31, 2008 after the two sides recommenced negotiations on the channel’s continued carriage. Jetix CEO […]
Estonia launches first sports channel
Estonia has launched its first-ever sports channel. Known as Kalev Sport, it is operated by the recently established privately owned media group Kalev and distributed by cable, IPTV and – […]
RMG set for bond issue
The Russian Media Group (RMG) is reported to be preparing a debut bond issue later this month designed to raise the company R500 million (€13.92 million). RMG distributes programming content […]
PrimeTel adds Nova channels
PrimeTel has added four new packages from Nova Cyprus to its IPTV platform. The package adds the premium channel Supersport, as well as Sigma Sports and Motors TV. In total […]
Fastweb launches Disney VOD
Fastweb has launched a package of on demand product following an agreement with the Walt Disney Company. Disney Channel On Demand went live on November 5 and is Disney Channel’s […]
TV4 Sport to join Viasat packs
TV4 Sport is to join the Viasat programming package from January 2008. The channel will be available in Viasat’s satellite and IPTV packages alongside Viasat’s proprietary sports channels Viasat Sport […]