Singapore - Irdeto, a global software security and media technology company, has announced that Astro Malaysia Holdings (Astro) has selected the company’s patented broadband multi-screenTV services and ActiveCloak for Media solutions to launch Astro On-the-Go (OTG), a new over-the-top (OTT) service that delivers premium linear channels, catch-up, LIVE events and VOD content to connected devices. The Irdeto Broadband solution has been a part of … [Read more...] about CommunicAsia 2012: Irdeto’s patented multi-screen solutions selected for Astro On-the-Go
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CBS Studios, Avex Group ink mobile subscription VoD deal
Los Angeles – CBS Studios International and Japan’s Avex Broadcasting & Communications, a joint venture company between Avex Entertainment Inc. and NTT Docomo Inc., have announced a multi-year, non-exclusive agreement for CBS programming to be made available on Avex’s d Market Video Store, a subscription video-on-demand (VoD) service available to DOCOMO mobile subscribers for their smartphones and tablets. The subscription VoD deal includes television content from CBS, … [Read more...] about CBS Studios, Avex Group ink mobile subscription VoD deal
ifeng receives exclusive rights to redistribute NFB films in China
Beijing – China’s Phoenix New Media Limited (ifeng) and the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) have announced a strategic cooperation to offer Chinese internet users access to films produced and distributed by NFB via the NFB ZONE, the Canadian branded channel on ifeng’s website. Under the agreement, ifeng has the exclusive right to air and redistribute NFB’s current content library of over 130 documentaries and animated films, which will be updated regularly … [Read more...] about ifeng receives exclusive rights to redistribute NFB films in China
Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment bring preschool pals onto DVD
HIT Entertainment has announced two new collections – Awesome Adventures: Races, Chases & Fun and Angelina Ballerina: Musical Moves – which will be will be available on DVD, digital download and on demand from June 12. The six-episode Awesome Adventures: Races, Chases & Fun will feature racing engines, run-away go-carts, and monster chases and will keep preschoolers entertained with Thomas & Friends, Fireman Sam and Bob the Builder for company. In the five-episode … [Read more...] about Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment bring preschool pals onto DVD
Accedo partners maxdome to deliver next-gen SmartTV apps
Stockholm and Munich – Accedo, an enabler of Smart TV and IPTV applications, and maxdome, Germany’s leading video-on-demand (VOD) provider, are collaborating to develop next generation SmartTV apps for multiple platforms. The first official app being developed, the Panasonic VieraConnect application, gives viewers access to a vast catalogue of 45,000 video titles, including films, series, comedy shows, documentaries, music, and children’s programmes. The app is now available on … [Read more...] about Accedo partners maxdome to deliver next-gen SmartTV apps
YOU On Demand inks VOD deal with Miramax for China
New York – YOU On Demand, China’s leading national Pay-Per-View (PPV) and Video On Demand (VOD) platform, has signed a deal with Miramax to distribute films from its library for Transactional Video On Demand (TVOD). The titles in the offering include some of the top films in movie history, ranging from the Oscar-winning There Will Be Blood and Chicago, to pop culture icons such as Pulp Fiction and the Scream series. This deal with Miramax expands … [Read more...] about YOU On Demand inks VOD deal with Miramax for China