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Ofcom: UK TV viewers ‘most technologically advanced’ in Europe

Some 70% of UK adults will watch TV using free-to-air, catch-up services like the BBC…

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BBC backs EU plan to make iPlayer accessible to Brits abroad

The BBC has welcomed the EU’s new cross-border copyright proposals, and said that government plans…

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Mediaset Spain taps Accedo for Mitele smart TV launch

Mediaset España has partnered with TV app specialist Accedo to launch its recently-released over-the-top (OTT)…

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Canal+ to close Planète+ Thalassa

Canal+ and France Télévisions plan to close their joint marine life-focused factual channel Planète+ Thalassa…

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Amazon taps major TV networks for Streaming Partners scheme

Amazon has teamed up with major TV networks and content makers like Showtime, Starz and…

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Disney pays US$200m to up Vice stake

The Walt Disney Company has reportedly paid another US$200 million for a further 5% stake…

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HbbTV looks to embrace IPTV and companion screens

Extending HbbTV to vertically integrated operator environments including IPTV is among the priorities for future…

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BBC clashes with ITV over public broadcaster role

UK public broadcaster the BBC has slammed commercial rival ITV, rebuking a number of claims…

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Canal+ hires channels veteran from Lagardère

Canal+ has hired Gérald-Brice Viret as its managing director of channels, recruiting the seasoned exec…

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A+E’s Lifetime Movie Club launches on Roku

A+E Networks’ recently-launched, direct-to-consumer subscription service, Lifetime Movie Club, has launched on Roku devices in…