Discovery’s HGTV Home & Garden has been officially launched in Russia.
Tricolor pushed away from Vitrina TV
Russia’s leading pay-TV operator Tricolor has stopped broadcasting channels from VGTRK and National Media Group (NMG) on its online platform.
Vyacheslav Murugov to head NMG Studios
Vyacheslav Murugov has been appointed the president of Russia’s NMG Studios.
National Media Group strengthens pay-TV position
Russia’s National Media Group (NMG) is set to add the Phoenix film channels to its pay-TV portfolio.
UFC channel for Russia
A new UFC channel will be launched in Russia and the CIS countries on April 20.
Distribution change for Scripps channels in Russia
The distribution of Travel Channel, Food Network and Fine Living in Russia will come under the control of Media Alliance, an 80/20 joint venture between National Media Group (NMG) and Discovery.
New role for Kira Laskari at National Media Group
Kira Laskari has been appointed the brand management director at Russia’s National Media Group (NMG).
Russian online platform draws nearer
Russia’s National Media Group (NMG) is engaged in talks with the First Channel, VGTRK and Gazprom-Media about their possible participation in the upcoming online video platform More.TV.
Fox finds new Russian partner
Media Telecom is to become the sole distributor of Fox Network Group channels in Russia.
National Media Group buys into Art Pictures Studio
Russia’s National Media Group (NMG) has acquired a 50% stake in the film production company Art Pictures Studios from its founders for an undisclosed fee.