Deals and conference sessions at MIPTV 2015 confirmed that there are no longer any national or cultural barriers when it comes to content creation in any genre – and notably drama. And the second MIP Digital Fronts showed a free flow of expertise and ideas between traditional television and the online world.
Dutch launch first Ultra HD/4K channel
MIPTV 2015 – CANNES. The Dutch Brava Media group is launching its Festival 4K channel, claiming it to be the first Ultra HD channel in the world.
FilmBox channels launch on CrystalTV in Ghana
MIPTV 2015 – CANNES. Eight FilmBox brand channels from the SPI International’s worldwide channel portfolio are to be launched on Crystal TV, Ghana’s first private television station.
Dailymotion inks key Asian deal
MIPTV 2015 – CANNES. Asia’s Multi Channel Network and Digital Studio, WebTVAsia has reached an agreement on a multi-year partnership with Dailymotion to collaborate on a 100-channel roll-out as well as exclusive co-production for the Asian market.
FightBox PPV online service offers live events
MIPTV 2015 – CANNES. Live MMA and kickboxing events from the FightBox HD channel are now available to watch live online and in replay on www.fightboxlive.com.
BBC Worldwide expands SMG partnership
MIPTV 2015 – CANNES. BBC Worldwide has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Chinese omni-media company, Shanghai Media Group (SMG).
SPI International signs major deals
MIPTV 2015, CANNES – SPI International closed a major acquisition deal with NBCUniversal for the FilmBox Premium movie channel in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
AMC announces major distribution deals
MIPTV 2015, CANNES – AMC Networks International (AMCNI) has significant expansion for its portfolio of globally renowned, locally relevant 24/7 linear television services across EMEA, the CIS, Latin America and the Asia-Pacific regions.
Kids SVOD portal Hopster goes global
MIPTV 2015, CANNES – Hopster has announced its global launch.
Endemol Beyond launches MIPTV line-up
Endemol Shine Group, which brings together Endemol, Shine and Core Media have announced the launch of Endemol Beyond’s first ever MIPTV line-up.