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NewsHBO and Sky strike new EU programming deal
Comcast-owned European pay-TV giant Sky and WarnerMedia’s HBO have renewed their long-running output deal.
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Viacom inks short-form content production deal with Facebook
Facebook Watch will showcase a slate of new commissioned short-form content after inking a deal with Viacom Digital Studios “to drive engagement.”
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Netflix responds to viewing speed criticism
Netflix has responded to criticism from filmmakers over a feature it has been testing that allows viewers to vary the speed at which they watch TV and films.
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SVoD and pay-TV thrive in Spain
Consumer spend is forecasted to exceed €3 billion in 2019 for the first time in the Spanish entertainment market, according to a report by Futuresource.
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BBC launches UK’s first voice news service
The BBC has launched the first UK interactive voice news service, reinventing the way news is accessed to audiences and offering faster navigation of complex news stories.
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Comcast and Viacom join anti-piracy initiative
Comcast and Viacom have joined anti-piracy initiative the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE).
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MIPCOM, Netflix to announce results & Broadcast India Show
14-18 Oct: Your guide to what’s happening this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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Dish TV India partners with Amazon Prime Video
Indian satellite operator Dish TV has collaborated with Amazon Prime Video to bring the Prime Video app to TV and direct-to-home subscribers for its upcoming hybrid set-top box.
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Amazon spat with Disney over Amazon Fire TV ad sales
Amazon’s Fire TV might not carry the new Disney+ service as the two corporate behemoths are locked in a dispute over the terms of advertising.
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NATO takes the lead for digital cinema standards
Movie theatre owners will test evolving digital cinema technologies to set the best practise in new technology adoption set out by the National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO).
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Verizon buys assets from Jaunt XR
US telco Verizon Communications has agreed to purchase the software, technology and a number of other assets from immersive technology company Jaunt XR.
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Vidgo and Kiswe launch new social TV experience
Designed for interactivity on sports, entertainment, family and Latino programming a new app is a “world-first” according to the two companies delivering the live social-streaming experience.
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Locast launches countersuit against US broadcasters
Non-profit streaming service Locast has issued ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC with a countersuit accusing the four US broadcasters of engaging in antitrust conduct.
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Cinema before streaming says Apple
Apple is eying partnerships with cinemas to run its feature-length productions as extended theatrical releases before they become available on its upcoming streaming service.
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BBC to commercialise new voice assistant Beeb
The BBC’s recently announced voice assistant Beeb will be available internationally and be commercialised outside the UK.
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CJ leads next-gen cinema experiences with 4DX
Cinema technology company CJ 4DPlex has committed to develop multisensory cinema technology to offer next-generation cinema experiences.
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SVoD service iwonder launches in South East Asia
Singapore-based documentary streamer iwonder has expanded its service across Southeast Asia after its successfully launched in Singapore, Australia and New Zealand earlier this year.
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WorldDAB sees connections grow
IBC2019: The world is adopting digital radio, according to Graham Dixon, head of radio at the EBU, who spoke at IBC2019.
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“Pleasure” is key reason viewers tune into TV, say researchers
“Pleasure” is the dominant reason that viewers tune into television, according to new ITV research.
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BBC director general Tony Hall sets out “total TV” vision for iPlayer
BBC “iPlayer is going to be total TV”, said BBC director general Tony Hall today, spelling out his plans for how the corporation can meet the challenge from the streaming platforms.
