Sony Pictures Television Networks (SPT) has reached an agreement with Liberty Global to acquire the Film1 group in the Netherlands.
BBC Connected Red Button becomes Red Button+
The BBC is to rebrand its connected Red Button service as Red Button+.
HBO gets daily news from Vice
HBO will increase the network’s current events coverage, bringing Vice’s brand of journalism and breaking news content to its subscribers.
Rovi remains confident in Netflix case
Following a court hearing on its pending patent case with Netflix Rovi’s stock dipped almost 12%, but the company said it remains confident claiming no judgement has yet been made.
Gulli launches African version on satellite
French media group Lagardère is launching an African version of its children’s channel Gulli on the Canal+ platform in Africa.
New Russian online service launches
Russia’s MTS has launched a paid online video service known as MTS TV.
RTL Nitro to launch on DTT in Berlin
German commercial broadcast group Mediengruppe RTL Deutschland will expand the DTT distribution of RTL Nitro.
Conax establishes Beijing test centre
Conax is in the final stages of establishing a Conax test centre in Beijing.
Kabel Deutschland opens VOD kids’ corner
German cable operator Kabel Deutschland has added a children’s section to its video-on-demand (VOD) service Select Video.
Spike plans cross platform UK debut
WATCH VIDEO Spike is to make its UK debut on April 15 with a mix of acquired content and original commissions.