ViacomCBS Networks International, a unit of ViacomCBS Inc. (VIACA) announced an extended collaboration with Astro, Malaysia’s leading multi-platform content and consumer company, with the launch of a Comedy Channel linear channel. This is available as part of Astro’s Variety Pack on Channel 718 (HD). Customers can also stream Comedy Central on Astro’s streaming mobile app service, Astro GO and watch Comedy Central shows such as Lip Sync Battle and The Daily Show with Trevor Noah on … [Read more...] about VIACA launches comedy central channel on Astro
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TCL unveils next generation display at CES 2020
TCL, a dominant player in the global TV industry and leading consumer electronics company, unveiled for the first time a next-generation display technology at the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show: Vidrian Mini-LED technology. Taking the lead in global display technology innovation once again to deliver powerful picture performance, TCL’s new Vidrian Mini-LED technology is the world’s first TV backlight with the driving semi-conductor circuitry and tens of thousands … [Read more...] about TCL unveils next generation display at CES 2020
Cyber Group Studios partners with BTC Studios PLC
Paris and Los Angeles-based producer and distributor Cyber Group Studios, and an independent videogame developer BTC Studios PLC, a Warsaw-based, stock listed company, today announced an agreement on development, marketing, and distribution of new mobile, PC and console games to bring an enjoyable gaming experience to players worldwide. Under the terms of the agreement, BTC Studios PLC will develop interactive software games based on Cyber Group Studios’ catalogue hit series: Taffy, Sadie … [Read more...] about Cyber Group Studios partners with BTC Studios PLC
300 hours of coverage of Winter YOG Lausanne 2020 on The Olympic Channel
The Olympic Channel presents 300 hours of coverage of the Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Lausanne 2020 from 9 to 22 January including live and on-demand event streaming, a dedicated YOG Channel and daily live show. The global media platform’s live streaming coverage begins on Friday, 9 January at 20:00 CET with the Opening Ceremony from the Olympic Capital of Lausanne and runs through the Closing Ceremony. Comprehensive coverage on the Olympic Channel is subscription free and will be … [Read more...] about 300 hours of coverage of Winter YOG Lausanne 2020 on The Olympic Channel
DTC bundle priced at $12.99
In a move that throws the gauntlet to its rivals, especially Netflix, Disney has announced that its DTC services Disney+, ESPN+ and Hulu are to be available in a bundle priced at just $12.99. The announcement came as Disney revealed a strong third quarter of 2019 where it showed major gains in its direct-to-consumer business as well as in broadcast and media and networks business lines. For the for its third fiscal quarter ended 29 June 2019 – reflecting the consolidation of the … [Read more...] about DTC bundle priced at $12.99
Argosy supports TTL Video in infrastructure upgrades
Argosy, leading international supplier of critical infrastructure products for the broadcast, media and AV industries, has teamed with broadcast engineering and sports stadia facility specialists, TTL Video, to bring the infrastructure of newly promoted clubs into the UK’s top football division this coming season, in line with the very latest broadcast requirements. TTL Video managed the projects from end to end, supported by the provision of 30+ kilometres of fire retardant triax cabling, … [Read more...] about Argosy supports TTL Video in infrastructure upgrades