South African pay-TV operator MultiChoice says a significant legal victory has been achieved in the fight against digital piracy, with the Germiston Regional Court finding Vuyisile Victor Selem guilty on all charges in case 285/12/2023. The charges included contravention of the Cybercrime Act 19 of 2022 and fraud – the accused has been sentenced to […]
Bark TV, a multiplatform channel featuring 24-hour-a-day programming dedicated to dog lovers, is now available as a free ad-supported TV (FAST) channel on Xumo Play on the US. Bark TV offers feel-good content from a mix of original programming and licensed television series. “Bark TV has really resonated with viewers, and its launch on Xumo […]
Netflix has announced the start of production of four new series in Mexico: Santita, Love 9 to 5 (Amor de oficina), I’m not afraid (No tengo miedo) and Corruptors (Los corruptores). Netflix has also confirmed the end of production of Lovesick (Mal de amores), the adaptation of the novel written by Ángeles Mastretta and directed […]
Portugal’s piracy problem is reaching “alarming” levels, with an estimated 288,000 households illegally accessing digital and audiovisual services monthly. The claim comes from Pedro Mota Soares, the general secretary of Apritel, the Portuguese association of electronic communications operators. Speaking to the Lusa news agency, he highlighted that young people are particularly affected, with Portugal having […]
beIN Mediap Group and UC3, the UEFA-ECA joint venture, have extended their media rights agreement, ensuring beIN Sports, the network’s flagship sports channel, will continue to broadcast European football’s top club competitions live and exclusive across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia until 2027. The partnership between the sports broadcaster and UEFA club competitions […]
UKTV has acquired the UK premiers of The Hunting Party, the new crime procedural which recently debuted on NBC in the US, and Allegiance, the police drama set in British Columbia which has just aired its second season on CBC in Canada, for its dedicated crime pay channel U&alibi. The deal with NBCUniversal Global TV […]
Trusted Partner Network (TPN), the industry content security initiative, has welcomed Google Cloud, a multinational technology company, as its newest member. By joining TPN, Google Cloud reinforces its commitment to content security. As a global technology company whose portfolio encompasses entertainment content, Google Cloud’s membership with TPN supports its adherence to the Motion Picture Association’s […]
AppsFlyer has released the 2025 edition of its State of Creative Optimisation report, an analysis of creative performance trends and emotional drivers across mobile advertising. Drawing on 1.1 million ad creatives across 1,300 Gaming and Non-Gaming apps, the report reveals that overall creative winners still matter, but marketers are starting to diversify creative investment. In […]
The Barclays Women’s Championship title decider between Birmingham City and London City Lionesses on May 4th will be shown live on Sky Sports, marking the first-ever live game from the division shown by the broadcast network. The match will be covered by six cameras capturing every moment of the season finale. Coverage begins at 2:10pm […]
XITE, the music video platform, is expanding its footprint in the US with the launch of two new channels – XITE Christian Hits and XITE Gospel – on Prime Video. At the same time, XITE Christian Hits and XITE Reggae Vibes have joined the growing lineup on Fire TV Channels. On Prime Video, XITE Christian […]