Bangkok – TrueVisions Group and RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network have announced an exclusive carriage deal that brings the newly-launched RTL CBS Entertainment HD channel to Thailand. The new channel is now available as part of TrueVisions’ New Platinum HD, New Gold HD and New Super Family packages. RTL CBS Entertainment HD will also be available on TrueVisions Anywhere to subscribers on-the-go. Ong-ard Prapakamol, Chief Commercial Officer, TrueVisions Group Company Limited … [Read more...] about TrueVisions gets exclusive carriage of RTL CBS Entertainment HD
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CTH sues Apple over EPL app
According to the Bangkok Post, Thai cable television company CTH is suing Apple for $3 million, for selling an app that violates its exclusive rights to the EPL. The report added that CTH has also filed criminal charges against Apple Inc. and Apple Thailand with a Thai court that specialises in international trade and intellectual property disputes.The app, available on the App Store and made by a Thai developer, allows mobile devices and tablet computers to access EPL matches, added … [Read more...] about CTH sues Apple over EPL app
Morgan Spurlock debuts web comedy series
Los Angeles - From Executive Producers Morgan Spurlock and John Stamos, LOSING IT WITH JOHN STAMOS takes a hilarious look back at celebrities' first times, with the help of some artistic re-imagining. The comedy series launches the week of September 11, 2013, exclusively on Yahoo! Screen. Featured guests include Michael Ian Black, Alan Cumming, Perez Hilton, Olivia Munn, Adam Pally, Michael Rapaport, Jeff Ross, Bob Saget, Matt … [Read more...] about Morgan Spurlock debuts web comedy series
Viacom adopts Brightcove Video Cloud Platform
Singapore – Brightcove Inc., a leading global provider of cloud services for video, has announced that Viacom is using Brightcove Video Cloud to deliver native app video experiences across multiple device platforms. Viacom media brands including MTV, Nickelodeon and Comedy Central, are using Video Cloud and Brightcove native video player solutions for Apple iOS, Google Android and Xbox devices to deliver high-quality, long-form video experiences that include support for … [Read more...] about Viacom adopts Brightcove Video Cloud Platform
Streaming service Spuul in content deal with Star Plus
Star TV India and Spuul have inked a deal allowing 11 Star Plus shows to be made available on-demand on Spuul, 30 minutes after they are broadcast. This service will be made available to viewers in India and Pakistan. Spuul is available as an online service, as well as via iOS and Android apps. The 11 shows to be made available include Junior MasterChef Swaad Ke Ustaad, Diya Aur Baati Hum and Pyar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyar Pyara. Started in 2010 in Singapore, … [Read more...] about Streaming service Spuul in content deal with Star Plus
Microsoft to acquire Nokia’s phone business for EUR 5.44 billion
Redmond, Washington and Espoo, Finland – Microsoft Corporation and Nokia Corporation have announced that their Boards of Directors entered a transaction whereby Microsoft will purchase substantially all of Nokia’s Devices & Services business, license Nokia’s patents, and license and use Nokia’s mapping services. Microsoft will pay EUR 3.79 billion to purchase substantially all of Nokia’s Devices & Services business, and EUR 1.65 billion to license … [Read more...] about Microsoft to acquire Nokia’s phone business for EUR 5.44 billion