Caracas, Venezuela – Venevision, part of the Cisneros Group of Companies and DIRECTV Latin America, has signed a deal to present one of the world’s most recognised beauty pageants, “Miss Venezuela”, throughout Latin America for a second time. The pageant, which has produced six beauty queens who have gone on to be crowned “Miss Universe,” will be broadcast LIVE in HD to all of DIRECTV’s territories in Latin America, exclusively for DIRECTV’s … [Read more...] about Venevision and DIRECTV to air “Miss Venezuela” across Latin America
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No go for Hulu
Hulu, the US catch-up TV portal is no longer up for sale. In a joint statement from its owners News Corp., Providence Equity Partners, The Walt Disney Company and the Hulu senior management team, the company said the sale process had been terminated. “Our focus now rests solely on ensuring that our efforts as owners contribute in a meaningful way to the exciting future that lies ahead for Hulu.” The partners said they looked forward to working together towards greater success. … [Read more...] about No go for Hulu
PayTV enters new generation
New Delhi, India – NDS announced the launch of its next generation DRM solution for multi-platform pay-TV, the VideoGuard Connect. The product provides end-to-end protection of an operator’s service, utilizing the unique security capabilities of each individual platform that is designed to help TV operators seamlessly extend their pay-TV services to connected media devices. It was also announced that DIRECTV has selected VideoGuard Connect to protect and enable its multi-platform OTT … [Read more...] about PayTV enters new generation
DIRECTV renews exclusive broadcast rights with Ten Sports for Cricket Plus
DIRECTV, Inc. and Ten Sports, have again entered into a five-year agreement that gives DIRECTV exclusive broadcast rights for Cricket Plus, the 24/7 international cricket sports channel from South Asia. Programming includes up-to-the-minute international cricket highlights from all games played at the ICC World Cup and Champions Trophy as well as in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, West Indies, Australia, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Zimbabwe and South Africa. Additionally, Cricket Plus … [Read more...] about DIRECTV renews exclusive broadcast rights with Ten Sports for Cricket Plus
STAR and DIRECTV extend deal
DIRECTV and News Corporation’s STAR announced the signing of a multi-year extension for continuing carriage of STAR India PLUS, STAR ONE, STAR India NEWS and VIJAY in the US. DIRECTV was STAR’s first distribution partner in the US back when the four STAR channels made their American debuts in November 2004. DIRECTV's HindiDirect and HindiDirect II programming packages are part of the WorldDirect programming platform and are tailored toward Hindi speaking audiences within the United … [Read more...] about STAR and DIRECTV extend deal
