Sony Pictures Television is to launch its first free-to-air movie network in the UK.
SPI confirms Film1 Netherlands deal
SPI International has confirmed the acquisition of the brand assets of Film1, the Dutch premium TV and VOD service, from Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks.
Sony’s Film1 drops linear channels in The Netherlands
Sony’s Film1 in The Netherlands will drop its linear channels, and terminate the carriage of its services on the various Dutch distribution platforms, at the end of July 2019.
Divan inks Sony Pictures deal
The global OTT service Divan.TV has signed an agreement with Sony Pictures Television (SPT).
Sony Pictures Television puts Crackle in new JV
Sony Pictures Television and Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment have signed a definitive agreement to establish a new streaming video joint venture to be branded Crackle Plus.
Trace acquires UK music channels from Sony Pictures Television
Trace has acquired the UK-based music channels Chart Show TV, Chart Show Hits, Starz and The Vault from Sony Pictures Television (SPT).
Major change for Sony in Russia
National Media Group (NMG) has acquired an 80% stake in the three channels operated by Sony Pictures Television (SPT) in Russia.
AXN, Sony Channel, Animax join Amazon Channels
Sony Pictures Television Networks has launched three pay-TV services on OTT platform Amazon Channels in Germany and Austria: AXN, Sony Channel and Animax Plus.
Sony’s Jamie Erlicht and Zack Van Amburg join Apple
Jamie Erlicht and Zack Van Amburg are joining Apple in newly created positions overseeing all aspects of video programming.
Sony launches kids catch-up on YouView
Sony Pictures Television is to launch a catch-up service for its portfolio of kids channels on YouView.