London — The BBC has announced a series of significant changes to its international news portfolio, including bringing its commercially-funded TV and digital news operations together for the first time. The changes include multimedia journalists working on broadcast and digital output alongside each other in “the world's newsroom”, broadcasting in 27 different languages; state-of-the-art new studios for BBC World News going LIVE this autumn; and the successful roll-out of HD … [Read more...] about BBC unveils changes to international news offer
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Malaysia’s Astro and Maxis sign partnership
Kuala Lumpur – Astro, Malaysia’s leading consumer media entertainment group, and Maxis, Malaysia’s leading integrated communications service provider, have come together in a strategic partnership to bring the best of Astro TV and Radio, high speed broadband and voice to Malaysian consumers and households. Astro and Maxis will develop and co-market consumer packages combining Astro B.yond IPTV and Astro On-The-Go (AOTG) services, together with Maxis’ Fibre Internet, … [Read more...] about Malaysia’s Astro and Maxis sign partnership
StarHub expands TV Anywhere line-up to 23 Channels
Singapore – StarHub TV will be launching seven new channels on TV Anywhere on September 14 September, bringing the number of channels on the value-added service to 23 channels. To allow viewers the chance to experience the expanded range of content on the service, a free preview of starhubtv.com will be held from September 8 to October 7. Starting next Friday, seven new channels spanning genres from sports to education to Cantonese entertainment will be added to TV Anywhere. The channels … [Read more...] about StarHub expands TV Anywhere line-up to 23 Channels
Viaplay Selects Accedo to extend OTT Service on multi-platforms
Stockholm – Accedo, a leading enabler of Smart TV and IPTV apps, announced that it has been selected to launch Viaplay across Panasonic, Samsung and LG Smart TV devices. The Viaplay application was developed and tested for these platforms by Accedo. It is integrated with two key Irdeto solutions: Irdeto Broadband, an advanced content management solution that has been part of Viaplay’s success since 2008, as well as Irdeto ActiveCloak for Media, a renewable, software-based … [Read more...] about Viaplay Selects Accedo to extend OTT Service on multi-platforms
Talpa acquires stake in Identity Games
Laren/Rotterdam – Talpa Holding N.V. is acquiring a substantial interest in games company Identity Games. A number of plans are already in development. Identity Games will work intensively with Talpa departments such as Content and Digital. The company will be looking at all Talpa formats to see which they can use to produce games products. "Formats such as The Voice, I Love My Country and Battle Of The Sexes are clearly fantastic family show formulas that can be used as a basis for … [Read more...] about Talpa acquires stake in Identity Games
Joe Earley named COO for FOX Broadcasting Company
Joe Earley has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO) for FOX Broadcasting Company (FOX), reporting to Kevin Reilly, Chairman of Entertainment. In his new position, Earley will play a key management role in all areas of the network, including scripted programming, casting, scheduling, research, audience strategy, digital, and business affairs, in addition to continuing oversight of marketing and communications. Previously, Earley served as president of marketing and communications for … [Read more...] about Joe Earley named COO for FOX Broadcasting Company