Industry Updates

Viacom Joins The SVOD Gang, To Roll Out Service In The Fourth Quarter 09 September 2015

  Viacom has unveiled Viacom Play Plex, a suite of mobile TV apps that will offer subscription access to programming from international channels including Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and MTV. Play Plex will comprise a suite of mobile apps for Android and iOS-enabled … Continue reading

English Football League May Introduce PPV Live Streaming For International Fans 09 September 2015

  England’s Football League, which includes the second tier Championship, is considering introducing pay-per-view live streaming service for their games for international fans. The introduction of new technology at the 72 stadiums across the three divisions of the Football League this season allows … Continue reading

TV? It’s About VOD, On-Demand, Mobile And UGC Now 09 September 2015

  The Ericsson ConsumerLab TV & Media Report 2015 shows consumers embracing VOD services like never before, with every third viewing hour now spent watching on-demand TV and video. Here are some significant findings from the report : Bingeing is changing the … Continue reading

Indie Films Innovate in Volatile Distribution Market 09 September 2015

  When the Jennifer Aniston-toplined comedy “She’s Funny That Way” had a private Toronto buyers screening last fall, there was cause for celebration: Clarius Entertainment snapped up U.S. rights for a reported $4.5 million and a $20 million P&A commitment. … Continue reading

Microsoft, Amazon Video Team Up With Disney’s Cloud Movie Service 09 September 2015

  Walt Disney Co’s studio unit said customers of Amazon Inc and Microsoft Corp’s OTT video services will get access to the collection on its cloud-based movie storage service from Tuesday. Studios like Disney, which has made blockbuster films like … Continue reading