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
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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
ArirangTV launches Samsung Smart TV app
ArirangTV, in partnership with Samsung Smart TV, launched a VOD application on January 2. The inaugural ArirangTV app is serviced worldwide via SamsungTV's Smart Hub for free. The app comprises Korea-related content and is especially focused on entertainment genres such as K-pop. The app also features programmes of culture, current affairs and news via VOD. In addition, Arirang offers subtitling services for up to six languages for K-Pop programmes to the convenience of K-Pop fans … [Read more...] about ArirangTV launches Samsung Smart TV app
Astro launches Wi-Fi Dongle
Astro customers can now access and download their favourite VOD programmes anytime on their B.yond PVR with the newly launched Astro Wi-Fi Dongle, which adds Wi-Fi internet access to the Astro B.yond PVR. The Astro Wi-Fi Dongle allows access to the range of movie titles available in the Astro B.yond VOD library, including Astro First and Astro Best movies. The Wi-Fi dongle can be purchased from Astro’s Customer Service at RM110, or a special price of RM50 for Super Pack customers with … [Read more...] about Astro launches Wi-Fi Dongle
YOU On Demand signs distribution deal with 3D Content Hub
New York – Recognising the growing appetite for 3D programming for home entertainment in China, YOU On Demand Holdings, Inc., China's leading national Pay-Per-View (PPV) and VOD platform, has announced a content deal with 3D Content Hub as part of its new service offering, YOU 3D On Demand. The deal calls for 3D Content Hub's titles, including the award winning Timescapes: A View in America, Microplanet and Alligator Kingdom, to be available through YOU On Demand's transactional VOD … [Read more...] about YOU On Demand signs distribution deal with 3D Content Hub
