Film1 aims to be a 360 service for movie lovers in the Netherlands, says Kate Marsh, executive vice president for Western Europe at Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks, with curation being key to guide viewers to the content they love.
Film1 goes OTT on Playstation 4
Dutch premium movie channel Film1, owned by Sony Pictures Television Networks, has launched as an OTT service on Sony’s Playstation 4 with linear and on-demand programming.
Sony’s Dutch Film1 rebrands with new idents
Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks’ Dutch premium movie channel Film1 has rebranded with a new look and new idents, starting September 1.
Disney, Belga deals for SPT’s Film1
Sony Pictures Television’s (SPT) Film1 channel has signed new long term deals with Disney / Marvel and independent distributor, Belga Films.
Sony Pictures closes Film1 deal
Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks has finalised its acquisition of Dutch premium movie service Film1 following regulatory approval from the European Commission.
Sony buys Film1 from Liberty Global
Sony Pictures Television Networks (SPT) has reached an agreement with Liberty Global to acquire the Film1 group in the Netherlands.
European Commission appoints Ziggo watchdog
The European Commission, DG Competition, has appointed a Monitoring Trustee to oversee the acquisition of Ziggo by Liberty Global.
European Commission sets conditions for Ziggo takeover
Liberty Global is to remove clauses in channel carriage agreements that limit broadcasters’ ability to offer their channels and content OTT.
Dutch show less interest in pay TV
Fewer Dutch consumers are interested in subscribing to pay-TV channels, according to research by the Telecompaper Consumer Panel.
Green light for UPC-Ziggo merger
Liberty Global will be given permission to take over its Dutch competitor Ziggo by the European Commission and merge it with UPC, according to Bloomberg.