Broadcasters
Lovefilm deal could rescue BBC’s Ripper Street from axe
The BBC has confirmed it is looking to revive recently axed period drama Ripper Street…
Discovery to launch new mystery and suspense channel
Discovery Networks Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEEMEA) is set to launch…
Turner turns to Arqiva for satellite distribution and playout
Turner Broadcasting has turned to media services provider Arqiva to provide satellite distribution and playout…
Volia launches Viasat Premium HD package
Ukrainian cable operator Volia has launched a Viasat Premium HD package incorporating Modern Times Group-owned…
Motive Television partners with icube for Freeview tablet dongle
UK-based TV technology services firm Motive Television has partnered with South Korea’s icube Corporation to…
thePlatform supplying back-end for Viaplay
Modern Times Group (MTG) has chosen white label internet video platform provider thePlatform to provide…
BBC announces major management shake-up, appoints former Sony CEO
The BBC’s governing body the BBC Trust said the corporation is due to undergo a…
Discovery Communications eyes Scripps
Discovery Communications is reportedly considering making a bid for Scripps Networks Interactive – the owner…
BBC and ITV confirm World Cup split
The BBC and ITV have confirmed the split of matches between them for the forthcoming…
A+E poaches Fox boss to run Italian channels biz
A senior Fox International Channels Italy boss will run A+E Networks’ new Italian networks business….