Broadcasters
Scripps acquires Virgin Media stake in UKTV
US-based Scripps Networks Interactive has struck a deal to acquire Virgin Media’s 50% stake in…
US authorities extend News Corp investigation
Authorities in the US have reportedly widened the scope of their investigation into the activities…
Scandinavian Canal Plus to launch new HD channels
TV4 Group-owned Scandinavian pay TV service Canal Plus is to launch new HD channels in…
Kabel BW to carry ProSiebenSat.1’s HD channels
German cable operator Kabel BW will offer ProSiebenSat.1’s HD channels SAT.1 HD, ProSieben HD, Kabel…
Arte strikes deal with Vice Media for online distribution
French and German public broadcaster Arte has struck a deal with online video operator Vice…
AMC Networks sees international revenue growth
AMC Networks, the international thematic channel operator, saw revenues from its international networks rise by…
News Corp looking for new acquisitions
Having ditched its bid for the chunk of BSkyB it does not own, News Corp…
UKTV poaches Tennant
British thematic channel operator UKTV has poached ITV executive Emma Tennant to become controller. Tennant…
Mediaset and Rai in court over Endemol talent format
Pier Silvio Berlusconi has weighed into an ongoing battle over Endemol talent format Baila! Berlusconi,…
Outdoor Channel launches in Serbia and Ukraine
Chello Zone-owned Outdoor Channel will be carried in Serbia and Ukraine after carriage deals were…