Industry Updates

Apple optimistic on TV business, reaches out to programmers 06 February 2015

Rumor mills are abuzz with the fact that Apple is currently in talks with TV programmers about offering a streaming pay TV service through Apple TV. As Per Re/code, this service wouldn’t offer as much content as a traditional cable or satellite … Continue reading

Ryan Gosling’s directorial debut opts for a day-and-date VoD release 06 February 2015

‘Lost River’ is being released by Warner Bros. and having its North American premiere at SXSW. Ryan Gosling’s debut as a director and a writer as well is described in press notes as “a dark fairy tale about love, family … Continue reading

Nalgonda goes digital, NDC Network to offer TV, Internet, VoIP through single fibre optical cable 05 February 2015

Nalgonda becomes one of the first cities in India to get TV channels, Internet and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) through a single fibre optical cable. Nalgonda Digital Cable (NDC) Network would be launching digital cable TV signal service on February … Continue reading

Consumers leaning towards a personal TV experience, says Arris survey 05 February 2015

In a recently released survey by Arris, it’s been observed that a homogeneity between broadcast TV consumers and OTT consumers is on a rise. The numbers for OTT customers is also on a rise and signals that consumers are settling … Continue reading

Disney intends bringing Marvel and Star Wars characters on SVoD, says CEO Bob Iger 05 February 2015

Walt Disney Co. is considering taking its Marvel and “Star Wars” characters direct to consumers with subscription-video services. The company, which included its ESPN sports network and Disney Channel in Dish Network Corp.’s Sling TV online package, sees opportunities to deliver … Continue reading