Carlsbad, Calif./Ottawa - Irdeto announced its patented Cloakware technology has been chosen by D-Link to protect premium streaming content on the Boxee Box by D-Link, the first branded set-top box for Boxee's award-winning media platform. Irdeto's advanced security software will be especially critical in porting and protecting access to streaming VOD content. With Irdeto's technology in place, Boxee will deliver premium content services and the rich user experience that consumers have come to … [Read more...] about Irdeto’s Cloakware content protection chosen by Boxee Box by D-Link
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AOL and Endemol target growing female web audience
AOL Inc. and Endemol USA today announced a production agreement to co-develop and co-produce new web programming initially aimed at AOL’s growing female audience. The partnership will focus on creating premium, unscripted digital video content for women that will enhance their user experience by taking advantage of the real time, interactive and community nature of the Web. “Endemol is a premiere producer of unscripted programming and their expertise in creating unique, interactive, … [Read more...] about AOL and Endemol target growing female web audience
FOOD First ties up exclusive content partnership
Real Lifestyle Network’s FOOD first, a 24/7 channel dedicated to food, today announced its partnership with leading international content distributors, Shine and Optomen, to acquire exclusive premium content. It has acquired exclusive broadcast rights to a range of international programmes featuring some of the best, most renowned and most entertaining personalities from the world of food such as celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay and Gwyneth Paltrow, amongst others. The HD ready channel, FOOD … [Read more...] about FOOD First ties up exclusive content partnership
India gets new reality game show Minute To Win It
SPE Networks – Asia launches its latest original production with reality game show format Minute to Win It for AXN India today. Based on the award-winning game show format from US television network NBC, AXN India’s Minute to Win It offers contestants the chance to win prize money of up to 1 crore (approx. US$220,000) through a series of physical challenges. The minute-long challenges involve regular household items and can range from balancing balls while blindfolded, to knocking … [Read more...] about India gets new reality game show Minute To Win It
Irdeto’s Cloakware Technology Secures Content from Premium VOD Providers
Global software security and media technology company Irdeto, today announced its patented Cloakware technology has been chosen by D-Link to protect premium streaming content on the Boxee Box by D-Link, the first branded set-top box for Boxee’s award-winning media platform. Irdeto’s advanced security software will be especially critical in porting and protecting access to streaming VOD content. … [Read more...] about Irdeto’s Cloakware Technology Secures Content from Premium VOD Providers
More Hollywood for China
Hello! Hollywood, the number one show about Hollywood in Mandarin, has expanded its weekly magazine format show from 30 to 45 minutes. Produced by Metan Development Group (Metan), the 45 minute version of the series was unveiled to viewers this month. Hello! Hollywood has proven so popular with Chinese audiences that the affiliate stations requested a longer format for 2011 and beyond,” said Larry Namer, President/CEO, Metan. “The series definitely has made a mark in China, and … [Read more...] about More Hollywood for China