Paris – MIPTV organiser Reed MIDEM has confirmed a stellar line-up of producers and broadcasters to participate in the 4K spotlight programme at MIPTV 2014, taking place in Cannes on April 7-10. Over the last 12 months, sales of 4K sets have grown significantly. NPD DisplaySearch, in its February 2014 analysis, says 30 million screens will be sold this year. Another expert study (GfK) says that large-panel Ultra-HD sales will continue trending up as broadcasters start to create … [Read more...] about MIPTV: 4K spotlight announced
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SingTel to offer 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™
Singapore – Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) has inked a deal to bring the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ to all television and mobile screens in Singapore. Customers who sign up for or extend their Gold Pack or mio Stadium+ contracts (on both pay TV platforms) for 24 months will enjoy the matches for free. All 64 matches will be available ‘live’ and on-demand on tablets and smartphones through the mio TV GO app. SingTel mio TV is finalising a … [Read more...] about SingTel to offer 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™
Tencent visits BBC to discuss partnership
Beijing – Chinese online communications, social and entertainment services company Tencent visited the BBC in London on February 18, along with its business partners. The meeting was to celebrate the success of British drama on the Tencent Video platform, and explore future cooperation around the forthcoming World Cup in Brazil. Tencent Video has grown to be one of the top online video platforms in China. Tencent is also dedicated to … [Read more...] about Tencent visits BBC to discuss partnership
Pacific Islands to receive 2014 FIFA World Cup broadcasts
Solomon Star News reports that football fans in Papua New Guinea will watch the 2014 FIFA World Cup live on local television – thanks to Click Pacific Limited. In accordance with its sub-license to broadcast the greatest show on earth, Click Pacific has begun to further sub-license the 64-match tournament to television stations in PNG and across the Pacific region. Managing director Richard Broadbridge said negotiations were well underway with stations in PNG, Fiji, Cook Islands and … [Read more...] about Pacific Islands to receive 2014 FIFA World Cup broadcasts
Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez and Claudia Leitte to sing 2014 FIFA World Cup™ Official Song
Rio de Janeiro – FIFA and Sony Music Entertainment have announced that "We Are One (Ole Ola)," by global superstar Pitbull, featuring Jennifer Lopez and Brazilian artist Claudia Leitte, has been chosen as the Official Song of the upcoming 2014 FIFA World Cup™ in Brazil. The song will be performed by Pitbull, together with Jennifer Lopez and Claudia Leitte, at the FIFA World Cup™ Opening Ceremony on June … [Read more...] about Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez and Claudia Leitte to sing 2014 FIFA World Cup™ Official Song
MP & Silva to distribute BPL in the Philippines and Taiwan until 2016
MP & Silva, a leading international media rights company, has secured a direct deal with the Premier League to distribute the media rights of the top-tier Premier League for the next three seasons in the Philippines and Taiwan. The package covers TV rights of all 380 matches per season in both territories. Premier League Chief Executive, Richard Scudamore, said: “We know MP & Silva well as they have acquired Premier League rights in the past and we are pleased to be … [Read more...] about MP & Silva to distribute BPL in the Philippines and Taiwan until 2016
