Reports have surfaced that John Malone’s Liberty Media is seeking to take control of Formula One motor racing, with Sky News reporting that it is in detailed talks with F1’s controlling shareholder, CVC Capital Partners, about a transaction. Similar reports late June 2015 suggested that another of Malone’s companies, Liberty Global, was working with Sky on a bid. A year earlier, Liberty Global and cable networks programmer Discovery Communications were rumoured to be seeking to take a 49 … [Read more...] about Liberty Media racing towards F1
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Globo’s Cable Peru
Globo channel’s Peruvian audiences now have a brand new international network carrier in the country; Cable Peru will air the very best of Brazilian TV programming. This makes a total of five Globo carriers in Peru: Claro, DirecTV, Movistar, Cable Star, and Cable Peru. Hoarding a legion of fans from all over the world, the programme grid includes the famous telenovelas and series, entertainment, news and sports shows. Globo channel fans will be able to subscribe via carrier website or phone. … [Read more...] about Globo’s Cable Peru
65th successful launch of Ariane 5
Ariane 5 has been successfully launched from Kourou, French Guiana, for the 65th time in a row, once again confirming the reliability of the European launcher. With this launch, DIRECTV 15, the 100th geostationary telecommunications satellite built by Airbus Defence and Space, has been delivered into orbit. The company is prime contractor for both the launcher and the satellite. “This launch once more highlights the expertise and competitiveness of Airbus Defence and Space for … [Read more...] about 65th successful launch of Ariane 5
DIRECTV orders additional episodes of “Kingdom”
El Segundo, California – Following the recent critically acclaimed premiere of Kingdom, which has proven to be one of Audience Network’s most popular shows of all time, DIRECTV has ordered an additional 20 episodes of the one-hour drama series from creator Byron Balasco (Detroit 1-8-7) and Endemol Studios (Hell on Wheels, Low Winter Sun, Red Widow). Production on the new order is expected to begin in March 2015, with the first batch of 10 episodes set to air on DIRECTV's Audience … [Read more...] about DIRECTV orders additional episodes of “Kingdom”
DCD Rights makes further sales
London – Independent UK based distributor DCD Rights has announced further international sales of the Australian drama series The Code. Arte for France, Germany and French and German speaking Europe; RUV Iceland, ARTV Canada and Lumiere Benelux have all acquired the (6 x 60’) series starring Lucy Lawless and Aden Young. The Code, which premiered on September 23, was aired on ABC in Australia. It has previously been acquired by the UK’s BBC Four, DirecTV for Audience Network in … [Read more...] about DCD Rights makes further sales
ZooMoo launches in Latin America
DIRECTV announced the launch of ZooMoo in Latin America. ZooMoo is the world’s first children's channel devoted entirely to the Animal World. This fully interactive channel has puppets, cartoons, games, music, puzzles and activities designed to create a unique television and educational experience for young viewers. The channel is complemented by a fully synchronized second screen application that allows ZooMoo channel viewers to automatically collect animals they encounter on the TV … [Read more...] about ZooMoo launches in Latin America
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