Seven's exclusive broadcast rights to the 2013 Rugby League World Cup is with IMG Media, a division of IMG Worldwide. The network will broadcast all RLWC2013 matches live on 7mate as part of an all-encompassing agreement covering broadcast and subscription television rights, IPTV, interconnected TV, catch-up TV, HbbTV, pay per view, video on demand and digital rights, including online and mobile. IMG Media will oversee the production with matches being produced by the BBC and Premier Sport … [Read more...] about Seven secures rights to Rugby League World Cup 2013
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Accedo and Verimatrix extend partnership to secure TV Everywhere
Singapore - Accedo announced an extension of their partnership with Verimatrix with an integration of Accedo’s TV Everywhere (TVE) solution to include Verimatrix ViewRight Web client security. The integrated solution will enable secure video delivery to a broad range of end user devices in conjunction with the Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS) for Internet TV solution. Integrated with Accedo’s TVE solution, the combined solution can support both adaptive … [Read more...] about Accedo and Verimatrix extend partnership to secure TV Everywhere
MIPTV concludes its 50th market
Cannes – Reed MIDEM reported that more than 11,000 people from over 100 countries gathered in Cannes as MIPTV celebrated its 50th anniversary. Highlights of the 50th MIPTV included a plethora of deals, demos of the 4K Ultra HD – which is being pioneered by Sony, packed keynote addresses, a plea from former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown for the television industry to support the United Nation's Global Education First Initiative, and a full-house World Premier TV Screening of Da … [Read more...] about MIPTV concludes its 50th market
“Angry Birds Toons” series to air on select TV networks
Espoo, Finland – Rovio Entertainment is bringing its weekly Angry Birds Toons animated series to fans around the world by launching a video distribution channel across all of its Angry Birds game titles on smartphones and tablets. On the weekend of March 16-17, Angry Birds fans can watch the latest adventures of the birds and pigs through a dedicated channel available in Rovio games, as well as on select video-on-demand channel providers, Smart TVs and connected devices. Additionally, the … [Read more...] about “Angry Birds Toons” series to air on select TV networks
YOU On Demand launches more VOD offerings in China
New York – YOU On Demand Holdings has launched a full suite of entertainment offerings with a multi-platform marketing campaign targeted to begin on February 10, the start of the Chinese New Year. The initial phase of the multi-tiered launch offers China-based consumers several VOD choices including Transactional (TVOD) and Subscription (SVOD). TVOD provide users on demand access to all the latest Hollywood releases and independent movie titles at a retail price of US$1-$2. … [Read more...] about YOU On Demand launches more VOD offerings in China
YOU On Demand signs Guangxi Cable for VOD in China
YOU On Demand, a Pay-Per-View (PPV) and VOD platform in China, has signed a carriage deal with cable operator Guangxi Cable, the sole cable operator in the southern province of Guangxi. The China-based operator provides service to five million cable homes. Starting this month, Guangxi Cable's VOD-ready customers will be able to enjoy YOU On Demand's Transactional Video On Demand (TVOD) and Subscription Video On Demand (SVOD) offerings. These include YOU On Demand's "YOU Cinema On Demand" … [Read more...] about YOU On Demand signs Guangxi Cable for VOD in China