Hong Kong and New York – News Corporation and ESPN announced that News Corporation, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, has completed its acquisition of ESPN's partnership interest in ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) pursuant to their agreement announced on June 6, 2012. Upon the closing of the acquisition, ESS became a wholly-owned subsidiary of News Corporation. … [Read more...] about News Corp completes acquisition of ESPN STAR Sports
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Indian regulatory body gives go-ahead to News Corp’s buy out of ESPN
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved Rupert Murdoch-owned News Corporation’s intent to acquire ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) from ESPN. The CCI said in a statement: "... Also considering the presence of other sports channels in India such as DD Sports, TEN Action Plus, Ten Sports, Ten Cricket, Ten Golf, Sony Six, Neo Sports Plus, Neo Prime, etc., the proposed combination is not likely to give rise to any adverse competition concern in India.” This news follows News … [Read more...] about Indian regulatory body gives go-ahead to News Corp’s buy out of ESPN
ESPN STAR Sports details ICC World Twenty20 2012 broadcast plans
New Delhi – ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) has shared its broadcast and presentation plans for the upcoming the ICC World Twenty20 2012. In addition to live telecasts, ESS will feature a panel of experts from almost all major cricket playing countries to present the event. ESS also announced that it has sold the syndication rights of ICC World Twenty20 to 218 territories across the world, a new record in terms of the coverage for this blockbuster T20 cricket world championship. In India, STAR … [Read more...] about ESPN STAR Sports details ICC World Twenty20 2012 broadcast plans
ESPN STAR Sports receives rights to multi-year broadcast of Sri Lanka Premier League
ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) has reached a multi-year broadcast rights agreement for exclusive coverage of the Sri Lanka Premier League (SLPL) in India. The multi-year deal includes a minimum of 24 T20 matches per season. The first edition of the SLPL will see seven provisional teams compete for the coveted trophy as well as a qualifier berth to the Champions League Twenty20 (CLT20) to be held later this year. The SLPL will feature 42 international players participating from seven countries. STAR … [Read more...] about ESPN STAR Sports receives rights to multi-year broadcast of Sri Lanka Premier League
Accedo helps launch FOXTEL on Samsung Smart TVs in Australia
Sydney, Australia – Accedo, the enabler of Smart TV and IPTV solutions, has helped FOXTEL launch their first connected TV application in Australia by designing and developing the FOXTEL on Internet TV application for Samsung’s Smart TV platform. FOXTEL on Internet TV will allow its users to enjoy FOXTEL without the need for installation, lock-in contract or FOXTEL set-top box. The application offers Australian viewers direct access to a selection of 30 live FOXTEL channels, including … [Read more...] about Accedo helps launch FOXTEL on Samsung Smart TVs in Australia
ESPN STAR Sports and ESPN International announce agreement for ICC Events and Champions League Twenty20 for the Caribbean through 2015
Singapore - ESPN International has entered into a cricket distribution agreement for the Caribbean with ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) for International Cricket Council (ICC) events and the Champions League Twenty20 through 2015. The announcement was made by Bernard Stewart, vice president, ESPN Caribbean and Maritime Media. The ICC agreement is a four-year deal from 2012 to 2015 and covers several ICC events, including the global showpiece of the cricket calendar, the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup in … [Read more...] about ESPN STAR Sports and ESPN International announce agreement for ICC Events and Champions League Twenty20 for the Caribbean through 2015