Universal Music Group (UMG) is to take a stake in the French urban music channel Trace TV. UMG will become a global strategic investor in the company, and receive a […]
VTM idolises HDTV
The Flemish general interest channel VTM launched its HDTV broadcasts on Friday (March 31) with the season finale of the popular talent contest Idols, followed by the Celebrity improv show […]
UPC Netherlands confirms VOD launch
UPC Netherlands MD Diederik Karsten has told the Dutch national cable congress Kabel in de 21e Eeuw that the cablenet will launch its VOD service on April 16. It follows […]
Sky signs 3-year Spyglass output deal
BSkyB has announced a three-year output deal with Spyglass Entertainment. The agreement covers the pay and pay-per-view windows and includes an option for SVOD rights. The titles will be made […]
Setanta and ITV snatch FA Cup rights
1320 UPDATE – The Football Association has confirmed that the BBC and Sky have lost the rights to screen live matches from the FA Cup. The two broadcasters have been […]
More film channels for Poland
The film channels Filmbox and Nonstop Kino will officially make their debuts in Poland this coming Tuesday (April 2). Both services have been available in neighbouring Slovakia and the Czech […]
Czech CT prepares for VOD
The Czech public broadcaster CT has said it is likely to launch a paid-for VOD service within the next six months. Such a service, operating under the name Kinomania, is […]
Music Choice adds Unity Media
Music Choice has extended its reach in the German market through a new deal with Unity Media. The premium audio service will be available to 5.1 million subscribers on the […]
Com Hem reaches Viasat digital agreement
Popular Swedish channels TV3 and TV6 are to be added to Com Hem’s digital packages from April 2 after an agreement between the cablenet and content provider Viasat. The channels […]
September launch for Arte online free-VOD
The Franco-German culture channel Arte plans to launch its online “catch up” service as a free VOD offer in September. Operating under the brand name Arte+, it will provide seven […]