German production and distribution company Leonine Studios has taken over the DVD, Blu-ray and 4K UHD home entertainment distribution of Paramount Pictures in Germany, Austria and Switzerland (DACH).
Paramount to close MTV channels across Europe
US media company Paramount is preparing a major withdrawal from the linear television market, with multiple MTV channels across Europe set to close at the end of 2025.
VH1 becomes MTV 00s
The VH1 brand, which has been present in Europe since the mid 1990s, is being phased out in favour of MTV 00s.
DNMG offers ViacomCBS channels on German cable
ViacomCBS Networks GSA and German cable operator association DNMG have expanded their partnership, which has existed since 2002.
Viacom teams up with Access for in-car TV
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) and Japanese car IT solutions provider Access have formed a partnership to make the US media company’s TV brands accessible to vehicle passengers via the […]
Pluto TV launches SpongeBob and MTV The Hills channels
Pluto TV has launched three new linear channels in Germany and Austria, drawn from the entertainment brand portfolio of parent company Viacom.
Unitymedia adds restart TV to further channels
German cable operator Unitymedia is now offering the restart TV function on 45 further free-to-air TV channels.
MTV+ joins Amazon Prime Video Channels in Germany
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has launched MTV+ on Amazon Prime Video Channels in Germany and Austria.
Insight UHD launches on M7’s Diveo platform
With Insight UHD, German DTH satellite platform Diveo has added the first Ultra HD channel to its line-up on Astra (19.2° East).
MTV’s EMAs to be broadcast in ultra-high definition
UK platforms Sky and Virgin have secured the rights to broadcast this weekend’s European Music Awards in ultra-high definition.









