Broadcasters
BBC licence fee ‘not settled’
The amount the BBC charges UK consumers for its channels and services has not been…
SPT to close Viasat Hungary deal after gaining approval
Sony Pictures Television (SPT) is set to finalise its acquisition of Modern Times Group’s (MTG’s)…
BBC online talkshow to highlight breadth of iPlayer content
The BBC is due to launch a weekly iPlayer-focused talkshow on its online catch-up service…
Netgem adds France 24 to international content line-up
French TV technology and services provider Netgem has added international news service, France 24, to…
MTG sells Russian, international channels for US$45.5m
Modern Times Group (MTG) has completed the sale of its Russian and international pay TV…
Former YouTube exec to step down as Rightster CEO
Rightster CEO and former YouTube exec Patrick Walker is due to step down from his…
David Puttnam to oversee BBC inquiry
Filmmaker David Puttnam (Chariots of Fire) is to chair a new investigation into public service…
Sony poaches ABC exec for international post
Sony Pictures Television has poached an ABC Entertainment Group programming chief for a new international…
AGCOM closes more pirate sites
Italian regulator AGCOM has closed three sites that broadcaster Mediaset said were illegally streaming Serie…
Disney launching UK streaming service
Disney is launching DisneyLife, a direct-to-consumer streaming service in the UK. Disney said DisneyLife will…