Bangkok – Anevia, a provider of video streaming and infrastructure solutions for OTT, live TV and Video on Demand (VoD), have announced that Thailand’s broadband and subscriber video operator TrueVisions has chosen Anevia’s ViaMotion Plus and ViaMotion Edge products as the cornerstone of its multiscreen services. As part of Truevisions’ new multiscreen service, 70 live SD and 20 HD channels are … [Read more...] about TrueVisions chooses Anevia for advanced multiscreen services
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MediaWorks launches 3NOW
New Zealand’s TV3 and FOUR television shows are now available on more devices than ever before with MediaWorks launch of 3NOW on February 17. 3NOW is MediaWorks’ new video on demand service for mobile and tablet (iOS and Android) and on Samsung televisions. TV3’s online catch-up service has been rebranded as 3NOW. MediaWorks Director of Programming, Mark Caulton said: “We’re always looking for ways to enrich the viewing experience. We know our audience want to be … [Read more...] about MediaWorks launches 3NOW
ITVS Global Entertainment secures Asian deals
South Korea - ITVS GE has signed a deal with Korea's KT Mediahub which includes 150 hours of programming. ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has signed a raft of content deals with digital service providers across Asia. In Singapore, ITVS GE has a multi-year output agreement with MediaCorp to deliver more than 200 hours annually of entertainment programming for MediaCorp’s VOD service, Toggle. For the second year of the deal, Toggle has acquired titles such as Hell’s … [Read more...] about ITVS Global Entertainment secures Asian deals
C Media invests US$2 million in YOU On Demand
New York - YOU On Demand Holdings, Inc., the first national Video On Demand (VOD) platform in China, has announced that C Media Limited, a leading China-based mobile video service provider, has raised its aggregate strategic investment in YOU On Demand. C Media has increased its present stake to US$6 million with a US$2 million Convertible Bridge Note financing. The Bridge Note will convert to Series E Convertible Preferred Stock upon consummation of the proposed Phase 2 investment … [Read more...] about C Media invests US$2 million in YOU On Demand
Lionsgate in TVOD and SVOD licensing deal with Jiaflix
Beijing and Santa Monica - Global entertainment company Lionsgate and Jiaflix Enterprises have announced a multiyear licensing agreement for classic Lionsgate and Summit films and selected new releases to be available for transactional and subscription video on demand (TVOD and SVOD) on M1905.com, China's official streaming website. Jiaflix and its venture partner, M1905, operate an internet-delivered programming service and supply content to M1905.com, the official internet subsidiary of … [Read more...] about Lionsgate in TVOD and SVOD licensing deal with Jiaflix
SmartCast secures playout service deals
Broadcast service provider SmartCast has recently announced that it will be providing playout/ end-to-end services to movie pay channel CinemaWorld, Beijing-based Bai Ke Group and Outdoor Channel Asia HD. SmartCast is providing managed TV channel playout services to CinemaWorld's pay-TV linear channels and a portal to manage VOD file delivery. CinemaWorld, a pay channel operator based in Singapore, will migrate to the SmartCast-managed TV playout platform from January 1, … [Read more...] about SmartCast secures playout service deals