SPI International has launched FUNBOX UHD on Vodafone TV in Spain. World’s first global TV channel with native Ultra HD content is now available to Vodafone TV viewers. FUNBOX UHD, the global general entertainment channel carries a mix of native Ultra HD documentaries, performing arts programming, extreme adventure / lifestyle content as well as movies and TV series. The channel presents highly acclaimed programs such as cinematic opera La Boheme and The Sea Chef – hosted by two … [Read more...] about SPI/FILMBOX launched FUNBOX UHD channel in Spain
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SPI International / FILMBOX acquires La La Land
United Kingdom - Global TV operator SPI International / FILMBOX has acquired pay window rights for La La Land, Hakcsaw Ridge and several other titles from Freeman Distribution for FilmBox movie channels in selected CEE territories. In addition to La La Land, the Oscar-winning musical comedy starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, the recently signed deal between SPI / FILMBOX and Freeman also includes Office Christmas Party, an American comedy starring Jennifer Aniston and Jason Bateman, Mel … [Read more...] about SPI International / FILMBOX acquires La La Land
SES increases international reach
Luxembourg – SES announced that it has further increased its reach in 2012, driven by strong gains, especially in India and Germany. SES now reaches 276 million TV homes worldwide, over 17 million homes more than in 2011. The most important growth driver of the increase in reach was India, with a year-on-year gain of 7.5 million TV homes. The two very successful DTH platforms, Dish TV and Airtel Digital TV, now reach 25 million Indian TV homes with SES satellites. The SES capacity in India … [Read more...] about SES increases international reach
Exset and Digital Telemedia partner for emerging markets
New Delhi/UK – In a move set to redefine digital migration in India and the digital pay-TV space in the other emerging markets, including Africa, Exset, pioneers of TV ecosystems for emerging markets, and Digital Telemedia (DTM) have announced their co-operation. Digital Telemedia, a subsidiary of Shenzhen Jiuzhou Co. Ltd., has become a Digital Monetisation System (DMS) technology partner. DTM will develop value-based MPEG-4 set-top-boxes for digital cable in South Asia … [Read more...] about Exset and Digital Telemedia partner for emerging markets
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New York/Mumbai – History launched in HD in India this week. The channel is operated by AETN18 Media Pvt. Ltd., a joint venture between A+E Networks and Network18. The channel, which began broadcast on 9 October, is available across all major markets in India. According to AETN18, it is projected to reach more than 40 million households within two weeks of its debut. History India is distributed via cable TV platforms including Den Networks and Hathaway Cable, and DTH platforms such as … [Read more...] about Multi-language options