UK
JP’s Ashley Highfield aims to launch ultra-local online TV
Ashley Highfield, the CEO of UK local newspaper group Johnston Press and a former head…
BSkyB launches movie download offering Sky Go Extra
UK pay TV operator BSkyB has launched a new service to supplement its Sky Go…
Lovefilm adds 4oD to on-demand offering
Amazon-owned subscription video-on-demand service Lovefilm has struck a new content deal with Channel 4, giving…
Almost half of UK consumers haven’t heard of YouView
New research from connected home specialists Twonky reveals that 49% of UK consumers have heard…
Vision247 opens new office in Dubai
UK media services provider Vision247 has opened a new office in Dubai and appointed Tanya…
Theresa Wise named RTS chief
The Royal Television Society has appointed ex-Disney exec Theresa Wise as its new chief executive….
Ofcom rules in BBC Worldwide’s favour in VOD case
UK communications regulator Ofcom has ruled in favour of BBC Worldwide in a case concerning…
Microsoft pushes into TV content with Halo series
Microsoft’s Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn, a series and movie based on the Halo computer…
Netflix trumps LoveFilm of TV series, but loses out on movies
New research comparing the number of TV series and movies on Netflix and Lovefilm reveals…
Virgin Media adds Turner HD channels
Virgin Media has added two new HD channels from Turner to its programming line-up. The…