Movistar TV agrees with Eurosport to broadcast Roland Garros

Movistar TV agrees with Eurosport to broadcast Roland Garros:

Movistar TV agrees with Eurosport to broadcast Roland Garros



Juan Fernandez Gonzalez | 30-11-2013



Telefónica has reached an agreement with Eurosport to broadcast Roland Garros in Spain through its IPTV platform Movistar TV. The deal extends until 2017, although the exclusivity among pay-TV platforms is only valid for the next tournament in 2014.



At present, Telefónica is the only operator that will broadcast Roland Garros in Spain in 2014, through Eurosport and Eurosport2.



The two channels’ simultaneous broadcasting will enable viewers to choose between matches played at the same time. Movistar TV will also offer the competition on its multiscreen platform GO, making Roland Garros available on tablets, PCs and smartphones.



The next edition of the French Grand Slam will be hold in Paris between 20 May and 8 June 2014. In addition to Roland Garros, Movistar TV will also show the US Open, Australian Open and the ATP tournaments of Doha, Queen’s, Eastbourne, Estoril and Düsseldorf.

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MIS Películas TV aims to conquer US Hispanic market

MIS Películas TV aims to conquer US Hispanic market:

MIS Películas TV aims to conquer US Hispanic market



Juan Fernandez Gonzalez | 30-11-2013



Spanish film channel MIS Películas TV intends to jump into the US Hispanic market, after two months broadcasting through LibertyPR in Puerto Rico.



The channel has started a marketing campaign in Florida, aimed at catching the Hispanic audience and TV platforms’ interest. It sponsored the Spanish movie festival Recent Cinema from Spain, held last weekend in Miami, where the channel was also formally presented in front of the festival audience.

“It’s the most ambitious project we have ever worked on”, explained Enrique Cerezo, the channel’s president. “After over two years preparing everything, the signal has become real and lands in a very competitive market presenting a clear added value: being the only channel with 100% Spanish films”.



MIS Películas TV is a project of Spanish distribution company Videomercury Films, which has one of the largest portfolios of Spanish films from all genres and periods.

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Pay-TV penetration reaches 40% in Bolivia's cities

Pay-TV penetration reaches 40% in Bolivia's cities:

Pay-TV penetration reaches 40% in Bolivia’s cities



Juan Fernandez Gonzalez | 30-11-2013



Bolivia’s pay-TV has reached 40% penetration in the cities of Santa Cruz, Cochabamba and La Paz, compared with 17% in 2005, according to the telecom authority ATT.



The cable and satellite market is clearly on the increase in a country where the pay-TV business was residual not so many years ago. Recently Tigo Millicom announced it had bought Multivisión, which operates in the named cities. It intends to modernise the platform and will offer HD, DVR, pay-per-view and a TV everywhere service. A few days later Entel published its intention to launch direct-to-home (DTH) via the country’s new satellite, which will be launched next month.



According to ATT figures, the latest movements in the market are due to a changing market, which is small compared with other Latin American countries, but seems to be offering great opportunities.



Currently, there are 64 companies working in the pay-TV market in Bolivia, with 12 of them covering the whole country. The service offer has barely grown since last year, but the competition and the lower prices has driven an increase in customers.



Most of the platforms are still between the analogue and the digital system, and there are few offering, for example, HD broadcasting. The highest competition is in Santa Cruz, Cochabamba and La Paz, where Cotas Cable TV, Multivisión, ITS, Digital and TuVes, among others, fight for the increasing number of customers.

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Krishan Arora to develop new formats for Gédéon

Krishan Arora to develop new formats for Gédéon:

Krishan Arora to develop new formats for Gédéon



Pascale Paoli-Lebailly | 29-11-2013



Krishan Arora has joined documentary production company Gédéon Programmes to develop new formats.



A former commissioning editor for the BBC, he has the development mission to conceive specific documentary and series projects, as well as highlighting new trends coming from the Anglo-Saxon TV market.



Krishan Arora is based in London, and will also be looking for co-production opportunities.

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will.i.am and Kylie Minogue join The Voice Australia

will.i.am and Kylie Minogue join The Voice Australia:

will.i.am and Kylie Minogue join The Voice Australia



Louise Duffy | 29-11-2013



Grammy Award-winning singers and current coaches of The Voice UK, will.i.am and Kylie Minogue, are set to join The Voice Australia in 2014.



They will be on the judging panel alongside returning coaches Ricky Martin and Joel Madden in the new season of the show on Channel Nine next year.



“It is an honour to join The Voice Australia as a Coach working alongside Kylie Minogue, Ricky Martin and Joel Madden. Australia is a highly creative country and a place with many good memories that have shaped my music career,” will.i.am said.



Minogue added: “I am so excited to be coming home and being a coach on The Voice. I look forward to spending time in Australia, getting up close and personal with new talent and working alongside the three amazing artists: Ricky, Joel and will.i.am.”



Meanwhile, Delta Goodrem and Joel Madden have been announced as judges in the debut of The Voice Kids Australia.



Goodrem said: “I am so excited to be a part of the debut of The Voice Kids and discovering the next generation of Australian talent. I have so much respect for my fellow coaches joining The Voice Australia family. Being a part of The Voice Kids allows me the time to continue working on the show and to focus on new music. 2014 is shaping up to be such an exciting year.”



The Voice Kids will showcase the vocal talent of children aged eight to 14 from around Australia, featuring the same set as the adult version of The Voice, with blind auditions and battle rounds.

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FIC makes new senior appointments for Asia Pacific and the Middle East

FIC makes new senior appointments for Asia Pacific and the Middle East:

FIC makes new senior appointments for Asia Pacific and the Middle East



Louise Duffy | 29-11-2013



FOX International Channels (FIC) Asia has made senior appointments into two newly created positions.



Helena Choe started in her new role on 18 November as vice president of syndication while Rahul Sood will assume the role of vice president of affiliate sales and commercial on 9 December. Both executives’ geographic remit will cover Asia Pacific and the Middle East.



FIC aims to expand its presence in the television and content industry across the region with these two appointments.



Based in Hong Kong, Choe will work with channel and business development teams, as well as country managers to establish region-wide syndication policies and drive the distribution of FIC Asia’s sports, factual and entertainment content rights to multiple platforms.



She joins FIC from sports rights marketing agency Sportfive International, where she was managing director of the Hong Kong office, leading activities for Sportfive’s TV rights in Hong Kong, Japan and Korea, and digital rights across Asia Pacific.



Sood will operate out of Singapore and will be responsible for FIC’s sales and channel development of new markets across the region, with emphasis on newly emerging markets. He will also be developing FIC’s sales strategy for commercial establishments such as hotels and other out-of-home opportunities.



In addition, Rahul will focus on the international distribution beyond APAC and the Middle East of FIC’s suite of Chinese channels, which includes SCM, the network’s Chinese movies channel. This emphasis underscores FIC’s commitment to promoting Chinese-language content beyond Asia and taking the SCM brand global.



Prior to joining FIC, Sood spent ten years as head of affiliate sales and network distribution at NDTV, one of India’s leading news networks.



Choe and Sood will report to Alex Lambeek, executive vice president of affiliate partnerships and syndication for Asia Pacific and the Middle East at FIC.



“Both Helena and Rahul bring a great wealth of experience to FOX International Channels and we are very pleased to welcome them on board,” said Lambeek. “Their appointments serve to demonstrate our commitment to work closely with our affiliate partners to further FIC’s presence across Asia Pacific and the Middle East.”



Choe said: “I am pleased to be joining the leader in regional broadcasting and an internationally renowned brand. With sports, factual and entertainment under FIC Asia’s portfolio, I look forward to working with great content across all different genres.”



Sood commented: “It’s a real honour to join a network with such a strong commitment to building great partnerships with affiliates. I look forward to expanding FIC’s distribution network and working closely with existing and new platform partners to build the business together.”

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LOVEFiLM launches PlayStation 4 app

LOVEFiLM launches PlayStation 4 app:

LOVEFiLM launches PlayStation 4 app



Parent Category: News | 29-11-2013



Sold out before launch, Sony’s next generation PlayStation 4 games console is to offer the LOVEFiLM Instant streaming application.



The app is already available on Sony’s PS3T and Sony BRAVIA connected TVs and Blu-ray players, and allows film and TV fans to access LOVEFiLM Instant catalogue content in full 1080P HDTV and Dolby Digital Plus (5.1) surround sound.



LOVEFiLM members can manage and view titles from their Watchlist, allowing them to organise the films and TV shows they want to watch at a later date. Revisiting content can be achieved with Whispersync technology that keeps track of what is currently being viewed and the last location reached in that video so users can resume viewing from the same spot on any LOVEFiLM Instant-enabled device.



“The PS3 is already one of the most popular ways for our members to access the wide range of film and TV shows available on LOVEFiLM, so we’re really excited to bring our streaming app to the next generation of this great console,” commented Simon Morris, chief marketing office, at LOVEFiLM.

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13th Street HD and Syfy HD to join KabelKiosk

13th Street HD and Syfy HD to join KabelKiosk:

13th Street HD and Syfy HD to join KabelKiosk



Jörn Krieger | 29-11-2013



Eutelsat’s German direct-to-cable platform KabelKiosk will expand its high definition pay-TV offering with 13th Street HD and Syfy HD which will be added to the Family HD subscription package on 2 December.



Through KabelKiosk, the two channels operated by Universal Networks International Germany will reach more than 270 partner networks in Germany, Austria, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein and Switzerland.



13th Street shows thrill and crime series while Syfy targets the fans of the genres science-fiction, mystery, fantasy and adventure.

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UKTV take full network to Virgin TV Anywhere

UKTV take full network to Virgin TV Anywhere:

UKTV take full network to Virgin TV Anywhere



Editor | 29-11-2013



As both parties seek to bolster their respective offerings in the face of greater competition, UKTV has made its full network of channels available to Virgin TV Anywhere users.



UKTV claims to reach 42 million viewers a month, and the new deal sees the channel extend its long-term partnership with Virgin Media marking the first time that all of its linear channels are available as part of a multi-platform service.



Flagship entertainment channel Watch, along with Gold, Alibi, Dave, Eden, Really, Drama, Good Food, Home and Yesterday, will be available on the service, accessible via PCs, iOS and Android mobiles and tablets. The announcement also coincides with Virgin Media celebrating the launch of Virgin TV Anywhere’s Android app.



“The extension of our partnership with Virgin Media is a mark of UKTV’s commitment to providing viewers with even more access to our award-winning and increasingly popular channels,” explained Keith Porritt, UKTV’s executive director commercial. “We have committed to spending £110 million on-screen this year, making our channels stronger and more exciting, and now Virgin Media customers will be able to view these channels anywhere they like.”

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Deutsches Musik Fernsehen to launch HD channel

Deutsches Musik Fernsehen to launch HD channel:

Deutsches Musik Fernsehen to launch HD channel



Jörn Krieger | 29-11-2013



German music TV channel Deutsches Musik Fernsehen will launch a high definition channel on 2 December 2013.



The HD service will initially by carried on Deutsche Telekom’s IPTV platform Entertain, the channel’s programme director Michael Jaufmann told Rapid TV News.



Deutsches Musik Fernsehen targets fans of traditional German-language music, German pop music and German folk music. The free-to-air channel’s schedule includes music videos from artists such as Andrea Berg, Helene Fischer and Beatrice Egli.





Read more: Deutsches Musik Fernsehen to launch HD channel | Rapid TV News http://www.rapidtvnews.com/index.php…#ixzz2m1b7vL1k

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BT hoops world-leading basketball in multi-year deal with NBA

BT hoops world-leading basketball in multi-year deal with NBA:

BT hoops world-leading basketball in multi-year deal with NBA



Editor | 29-11-2013



Hot on the heels of landing the rights to the Champions League in a game-changing deal, BT Sport has inked an exclusive multi-year deal with US basketball league governing body the NBA.



Under the terms of the deal, basketball fans in the UK and Ireland will be able to watch multi-platform coverage of the NBA (National Basketball Association), including LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Carmelo Anthony, and the likes of the Miami Heat, LA Lakers and New York Knicks through exclusive live TV broadcast of up to seven games per week plus highlights, magazine shows and free streamed games.



The new agreement will see up to 200 games throughout the season appearing across BT Sport 1, BT Sport 2 and ESPN. There will be up to seven live games per week throughout the regular season and the first and second rounds of the Playoffs, as well as every game of the Conference Finals, culminating in the NBA Finals in June. Coverage will include weekly games on Sundays in prime time. Fans will also be able to access selected games streamed live and for free on the BT Sport website and BT Sport App (available on iOS and Google Play) along with either www.nba.com and NBA LEAGUE PASS International.



“BT Sport will be the new home of the NBA in the UK and Ireland. The NBA is simply the best basketball in the world; it is fast-moving, high-scoring and includes some the world’s most recognisable global sporting icons,” commented Simon Green, head of BT Sport. “Existing NBA fans will love our coverage, and we look forward to converting many more.”



Dan Markham, NBA vice president, media distribution & emerging markets, added: “This is a very exciting step for the NBA in the UK. With BT Sports’ first rate presentation and formidable portfolio of premium sports content, fans can now look forward to more NBA action than ever before in the UK and Ireland, including selected free streamed games. Through their innovative multi-platform offering of live NBA games, highlights, magazine shows and unique behind-the-scenes programming, BT Sport is the ideal partner to serve as the official broadcaster of the NBA.”

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London Live makes first commissions for launch

London Live makes first commissions for launch:

London Live makes first commissions for launch



Editor | 29-11-2013



Just as the first UK local TV station comes on-stream, perhaps the most awaited of the stations, London Live, has announced its launch commissions.



Owned by London’s most read newspaper, The Evening Standard, London Live was awarded the 12-year licence in February 2013 to broadcast the first London-centric TV channel which is scheduled to launch on Freeview, Sky, Virgin, online TV and mobile TV devices in spring 2014.



Targeting an audience of young, modern and what London Live calls “urban social explorers” based in the capital, the channel will offer Londoners the latest in local news, current affairs, sports, arts, events and entertainment. It will transmit 24/7 via DTT and satellite channels as well as multiscreen IP delivery. Viewers will be able to watch the channel on television and online, via PCs and mobile devices.



The new entertainment TV channel for London insists that its new shows will deliver the channel’s promise of fresh and emerging talent and in doing so has commissioned three new series; two factual entertainment lifestyle and one entertainment, as well as a ground-breaking run of comedy pilots to kick-start the programming slate for its spring 2014 launch.



The channel’s head of programming, Jonathan Boseley, has commissioned Jamie Oliver’s Fresh One to make a 30 x 30’ series about foodies based in London; Renowned Films has been given the green light to produce sports lifestyle show F2 Kicks Off; Nerd TV’s The Anti Social Network, developed with creative agency Holler, is a hidden camera game where participants are invited to hand over control of their social network profiles to a panel of some of the world’s leading comedy writers.



In addition a ‘comedy hotspot’ season has also been created for the launch schedule, designed to showcase pilots created by emerging comedy producers, which will use audience feedback to guide London Lives’ commissioning for a whole series.



Commenting on the launch roster, Boseley said: “I am thrilled to be announcing our first slate of original commissions. Our ambition is to blend emerging and established talent to create talked about, engaging and noisy programming – an ethos shared by Fresh One, Renowned Films and Nerd TV. We are excited to be working with all three parties before the pilots have even been made, such is our confidence that these concepts will deliver content that Londoners will love.”



“We will be really excited to see our food series air on London Live,” added Zoe Collins, director of food at Fresh One. “This is an incredibly exciting time in broadcasting and we are very proud to be part of it, especially with a series celebrating a key part of London culture.”

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INSIDE EDITION Investigates Electronic Pickpocketing

INSIDE EDITION Investigates Electronic Pickpocketing:

INSIDE EDITION Investigates Electronic Pickpocketing

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VuTV opens up Freeview pay-TV streaming

VuTV opens up Freeview pay-TV streaming:

VuTV opens up Freeview pay-TV streaming



Editor | 29-11-2013



Furthering the capability of the UK digital terrestrial (DTT) channel, Freeview now has a new streaming option though VuTV.



VuTV is powered by Synapse TV, a joint venture between Simplestream and Strategy & Technology. Synapse over-the-top (OTT) services are available on compatible Freeview HDTVs and set-top boxes via a dedicated channel number listed in the electronic programme guide (EPG) and accessed directly by Freeview viewers using their existing remote control in exactly the same way as traditional over-the-air (OTA) channels.



The streaming service is aimed at the rapidly growing population of Freeview HD Internet-connected homes that currently do not have a pay-TV package. The basic DTT platform currently claims over 20 million homes. Available for £6.99 a month via a Freeview HD connected TV or box, VuTV offers access a premium range of channels including Comedy Central, MTV, CNN, Lifetime, HISTORY, H2, Crime & Investigation Network, Nickelodeon, Nicktoons, Nick Jr, Cartoon Network, Boomerang and Cartoonito.



Leading UK ratings agency BARB will measure viewing for all VuTV channels, providing broadcasters with an additional platform through which to monetise their content via incremental advertising impacts. VuTV will also offer broadcasters granular analytics of consumers’ viewing behaviour.



Commenting on what the launch could mean for its channels, Arran Tindall, SVP, commercial and content distribution, Viacom International Media Networks, UK, Australia, Russia and Eastern Europe, said: “Viacom aims to make its content and channel brands available on whichever platform our audience wants to access them, so it’s great news that Comedy Central, MTV and Nickelodeon will, for the first time, now be accessible via broadband connected digital terrestrial TV in the UK. The VuTV service is an easy, affordable way for suitable Freeview households to sample some of the very best channels that subscription TV in the UK has to offer.”

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Rising Star shines brighter with ITV acquisition

Rising Star shines brighter with ITV acquisition:

Rising Star shines brighter with ITV acquisition



Editor | 29-11-2013



Following two deals in the last few days in Spain and Hungary, Keshet International has closed a deal for its hit talent show Rising Star with the UK’s leading independent broadcaster ITV.



The interactive talent format is claimed to hail a new era in home entertainment, marking the first real-time voting by viewers via a free app— ‘TV app to you’— that is fully integrated into the show.



If the performer secures 70% of the viewers’ and the judges’ votes, the screen rises in the studio and the new star is revealed. The UK format will be co-produced by ITV Studios and the global distribution and production arm of Keshet Media Group.



The acquisition follows on from the success of the format following its unveiling at MIPCOM earlier this year which has already resulted in deals with channels and producers in Hungary (TV2), Italy (Toro), France (M6 Group), Russia (Rossiya1), Germany (RTL), Nordics (Nordisk), ABC for the US market and Atresmedia in Spain.



“ITV’s track record in launching globally successful music and talent shows makes it the natural UK home for … Rising Star,” said Alon Shtruzman, managing director, Keshet International. “The UK’s leading commercial network joins a large cast of leading broadcasters to come on board, and we look forward to working with its brilliant team to bring this interactive live experience to British audiences.”



ITV’s director of entertainment and comedy, Elaine Bedell, added: “It’s rare that you find a genuinely innovative new entertainment format - but Keshet have come up with one and I’m very pleased that it will now be on ITV. The bold real-time voting element means that viewers’ votes control every twist and turn of the live programme - and that makes for an incredibly dramatic, emotional and exciting show.”

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Movistar TV adds i24news in Spain

Movistar TV adds i24news in Spain:

Movistar TV adds i24news in Spain



Juan Fernandez Gonzalez | 29-11-2013



Israel’s news channel i24news has announced a distribution agreement with Telefónica enabling it to be broadcast through the IPTV platform Movistar TV in Spain. The English version of the channel is already available and will be on air 24/7.



The international news channel continues to focus on the Spanish market, onto which it launched its French feed through Canal+ about a month ago. “Launching on Telefónica’s platform reinforces the awareness of our channel,” explained Frank Melloul, i24news’ CEO.



The signal has already been available through several TV operators since its launch in July. In addition to Spain, i24news currently broadcasts in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Poland, Italy, the West Indies and Africa.



Laurent Malek, chief marketing and commercial officer, i24news, added that the company “is very pleased to strengthen its presence in Spain with both our French and now our English channel”.



The Israeli channel covers international news and is available on cable and satellite pay-TV platforms in three languages: French, English and Arabic. It is also broadcast live through its own website.

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América Móvil prepares Claro Sports to focus on the Olympics

América Móvil prepares Claro Sports to focus on the Olympics:

América Móvil prepares Claro Sports to focus on the Olympics



Juan Fernandez Gonzalez | 29-11-2013



América Móvil has announced it will modify Dish’s Viva Sports to create Claro Sports, a single channel brand to be broadcast to the whole of Latin America, focusing on Russia’s winter Olympic Games in 2014 and Brazil’s summer Olympics in 2016.



According to the Mexican newspaper El Universal, the telco made the announcement during the winter games coverage presentation. Carlos Slim’s company has almost exclusive rights of the sports event and has agreed with 28 Latin American media companies to broadcast it.



Claro Sports (which will air around 15 December), the online UnoTV channel and 26 local channels will target a potential audience of over 90 million in the whole region, excluding Brazil. Most of the platforms which signed a deal with América Móvil are public media and come from 17 different countries.



The winter games deal precedes the telco’s broadcasting of Brazil’s Olympics in 2016, for which América Móvil also possesses the rights for Latin America.

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DHX Media acquires Family Channel and Disney Junior

DHX Media acquires Family Channel and Disney Junior:

DHX Media acquires Family Channel and Disney Junior



Pascale Paoli-Lebailly | 28-11-2013



DHX Media Ltd has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the children’s channel Family in Canada, as well as Disney XD and the English and French-language versions of preschool network Disney Junior from Bell Media for approximately $170 million.



Over the trailing 12 months ended August 2013, these channels generated revenue of approximately $81 million and direct EBITDA of approximately $27 million.



Over the past three years, revenue has increased at a compounded rate of approximately 7%.



The purchase price is expected to be financed with an expanded underwritten credit facility and with cash on hand.



The transaction is expected to close in 2014 pending approval by the Competition Bureau and the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) and satisfaction of other customary closing conditions.



“The acquisition of these high quality Canadian channels represents an exciting new addition to DHX, one that complements and enhances all areas of our business and positions us for our next stage of growth,” said Michael Donovan, CEO of DHX Media.



Family was launched in 1988 and has approximately 5.7 million subscribers and an English market share of 29.6% for viewers aged two to 17. 60% of its acquired series come from Disney.



Launched in 2007, Disney Junior English has approximately 4.9 million subscribers, representing a market share of 13.4% among its primary target audience of kids aged two to seven.



The French version offers commercial-free entertainment that focuses on magical, musical and developmental-based programming for kids aged two to six. Disney Junior (French) kicked off in 2010 and has approximately half a million subscribers.



Launched in 2011, Disney XD has approximately 4.5 million subscribers, representing a market share of 3.5% among its primary target audience of boys aged six to 12.

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Lagardère launches Christmas channel in Russia

Lagardère launches Christmas channel in Russia:

Lagardère launches Christmas channel in Russia



Pascale Paoli-Lebailly | 28-11-2013



Lagardère Active’s TV division, which operates the children’s channels Canal j, TiJi and Gulli in France, is set to launch a Christmas event channel, Telekanal Deda Moroza, in Russia, from 1 December 2013 to 31 January 2014.



The French media group already operates the popular kids’ channels TiJi Russia (ТиЖи) and Gulli Russia (Гулли) in the country.



Telekanal Deda Moroza will be available on the Rostelecom IPTV offer to more than 1.5 million subscribers.



This is the first Russian version of the French event channel, La Chaîne du Père Noël, which has been shown exclusively on Canalsat for the last two years, and whose 2013 edition will go live from 1 December to 5 January.



Children will be able to find dedicated seasonal programming including exclusive series such as Chris &Mas, as well as family and TV movies. Traditional Russian tales like The Snow Queen (Ledyanaya Vnuchka, 1966) and animated series Smeshariki are also part of the line-up.



Telekanal Deda Moroza’s official website is accessible via www.dedmoroztv.com.



Lagardère Active’s TV division operates 12 family, youth, young adults and music theme channels into 46 countries worldwide.



TiJi and Gulli’s Russian version launched in 2009 in association with Universal Distribution. They’re carried on all major pay-TV operators, satellite, IPTV and cable in both Russia and nearby countries.

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Pay-TV consumption grows over 50% among Mexican housewives

Pay-TV consumption grows over 50% among Mexican housewives:

Pay-TV consumption grows over 50% among Mexican housewives



Juan Fernandez Gonzalez | 28-11-2013



Mexico’s pay-TV consumption has risen over 50% among housewives, reaching an average share of 5.6% between January and October, and topping the country’s audience figures, says the latest report from LAMAC.



Using Ibope Media data, LAMAC reveals the increasing use of pay-TV among housewives, especially among the younger segment, between 18 and 45-years-old. “We keep observing a growing tendency in pay-TV ratings, proving that the audience habits in Mexico are drastically changing and Mexicans are abandoning the traditional consumption routines,” explained Federico Baumgartner, LAMAC’s country manager in Mexico.



According to the advertising council, while pay-TV consumption has been growing, the traditional channels are dropping viewers. One of Mexico’s largest free-to-air channels, TV Azteca, has seen a 43% audience decrease since January. According to LAMAC, this shows how fast habits are changing, especially looking at housewives between 18-35 who have increased their pay-TV consumption by 90%.



The research also shows that the growth has been even greater among LAMAC’s channels, whose audience has risen by up to 117% in some cases. “The housewife target is very important for those companies which want to commercialise a mass product, which is why advertisers should look carefully at this figures,” added Baumgartner.

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ABC TV announces its 2014 schedule

ABC TV announces its 2014 schedule:

ABC TV announces its 2014 schedule



Louise Duffy | 28-11-2013



ABC TV has announced its 2014 programming schedule, featuring a line-up of Australian content, event television and programmes that set the agenda for the national conversation.



It will kick off the year with New Year’s Eve Fireworks, live from Sydney Harbour – a four-hour show presented by Stephanie Brantz and Lawrence Mooney, and featuring ABC stars and characters including The Chaser team, Cleaver Greene (Richard Roxburgh), The Moodys and Doctor Blake (Craig McLachlan).



Programming highlights include new dramas such as Anzac Girls, which tells the story of extraordinary young women who witness the brutality of war; The Code, a tale stretching from Australia’s outback to the corridors of power in Canberra; and Old School, starring Bryan Brown and Sam Neill.



Comedy and entertainment shows will include the return of quiz show Spicks and Specks, introducing comedian Josh Earl as the new host, accompanied by singer-songwriter Ella Hooper and comedian Adam Richard as team captains.



Chris Lilley will bring back Jonah Takalua in a new series that sees him in the midst of island life but still experiencing the familiar frustrations of a bored teenage delinquent.



The Working Dog team returns to ABC TV with Utopia, a satirical comedy about the absurdity of government-sponsored schemes; Lawrence Leung stars in kung fu comedy Maximum Choppage, and the Bondi Hipsters make their TV debut with Soul Mates.



Documentary, factual and arts programmes will include Afghanistan: The Australian War; Brilliant Creatures, which profiles four Aussies who shook the world; The Flying Miners, the story of a unique Australian work lifestyle; and, filmed in front of a live studio audience, Save Your Life Tonight, which puts Australia’s health under the spotlight.



Children’s programming highlights include Blue Zoo, a drama that sees eight teenagers take over an Australian marine park; MY24 in which young Australians chronicle the impact of a life-changing experience; and Hoopla Doopla, the tale of six extraordinary characters with amazing physical skills.



ABC iview continues to be the most popular catch-up service in Australia, and in 2014 ABC TV will premiere the entire run of a major new Australian series on iview coinciding with the launch of the first episode on television.



For the first time, iview will premiere two programs created especially for the online service: Fresh Blood, a sketch comedy initiative that will uncover Australia’s brightest young talent, and Wastelander Panda, a story of loyalty and betrayal in an environment where no-one can survive alone.



In late 2014, iview will offer a new pay-to-view on-demand service, showing ABC programmes from the archives.



“2013 has been another fantastic year for ABC TV. We’ve experienced the greatest increase in share across all networks, with growth in all five city markets,” said Richard Finlayson, director of television.



“ABC TV continues to be highly valued and trusted by the Australian public. We tell stories other broadcasters can’t; we innovate, take risks and nurture new talent. We serve broad and niche audiences by providing high quality content across a range of genres.



“Our vision for 2014 is clear. We want to set a path to enable us to lay claim to being Australia’s most impactful, contemporary and relevant media organisation.”

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NFL, FOX Deportes ink ‘historic’ partnership

NFL, FOX Deportes ink ‘historic’ partnership:

NFL, FOX Deportes ink ‘historic’ partnership



Editor | 28-11-2013



Celebrating Thanksgiving, the leading US Latino sports brand FOX Deportes has announced that it is to bcome the first US Spanish-language network to broadcast a Super Bowl.



The partnership between the broadcaster and the NFL will aim to tap into what the partners believe is a rapidly growing Hispanic football fan base.



Under the terms of the deal, FOX Deportes will broadcast a series of NFL games, beginning 28 November 2013, through the 2014 season. The line-up includes the game’s grand finale Super Bowl XLVIII and expands for the 2014 season to include FOX’s national preseason games, Thanksgiving and postseason games. All NFL games on FOX continue to be available in Spanish via SAP (Secondary Audio Program).



FOX Deportes will also Impacto NFL, a weekly 30-minute NFL show, produce one-of-a-kind live pregame shows, and air special NFL segments on its leading news program, Central FOX.



“We are extremely pleased about our new agreement with the NFL,” commented Jeff Krolik, president, FOX Sports Regional Networks. “Being the first U.S. Spanish-language network to broadcast the Super Bowl is a testament to our continuous efforts to strengthen our programming, and further solidify FOX Deportes as the leader in the Latino sports space.”

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Atresmedia to adapt Rising Star

Atresmedia to adapt Rising Star:

Atresmedia to adapt Rising Star



Juan Fernandez Gonzalez | 28-11-2013



Spain’s Atresmedia has purchased the rights to the Israeli talent show Rising Star, which was one of the most in-demand formats at MIPCOM this year.



The format completely integrates the second-screen concept in a singing competition. Through the TV App to You app, viewers can take part in the programme and vote live.



Originally produced by Tedy Productions for Keshet Broadcasting, the format will be adapted for Spanish viewers by Atresmedia. The show has achieved great success in Israel with an average audience share of 44%. The format is broadcast by Israel’s Channel 2 and has broken audience records. The app has been downloaded 1.5 million times and over nine million votes have been registered through it.



Rising Star will be also adapted in France (M6), Germany (RTL) and Russia (Rossiya 1). It has also been sold to Italy, the Nordics and Hungary, and has even gone over to the United States, where ABC will start producing the first ten episodes, to premiere in 2014, once the similar shows American Idol, The X Factor and The Voice have finished.

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Altice buys Orange Dominicana for $1.4 billion

Altice buys Orange Dominicana for $1.4 billion:

Altice buys Orange Dominicana for $1.4 billion



Juan Fernandez Gonzalez | 28-11-2013



Orange has finally closed a deal to sell its Dominican Republic subsidiary, with the Luxembourg firm Altice paying $1.4 billion for it, according to Reuters.



“The deal brings important income to Orange, getting to sell an asset which is not central to the company,” said an analyst from Espirito Santo bank.



Orange started the tender process in the summer in a move that surprised the industry. On 22 November, Stephane Richard, Orange’s CEO, said four large companies had shown interest in purchasing Orange Dominicana for about €1 billion ($1.3 billion). Cable & Wireless, Digicel from Jamaica and the national group León Jimenes were said to be interested in buying the subsidiary.



While the French telco is looking to leave the Latin American market, Altice is trying to expand its TV, Internet, telephone and wireless business in the region. The telco has already purchased Tricom SA and Global Interlink in the Dominican Republic.



For its part, Orange is trying to abandon its secondary markets to focus on Europe. The French operator intends to invest some of the income received through this latest deal in Spain, Belgium, Poland and Romania, while also using the funds to reduce the group’s debt.

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Hard choices ahead for BBC but quality will come first, assures DG

Hard choices ahead for BBC but quality will come first, assures DG:

Hard choices ahead for BBC but quality will come first, assures DG



Joseph O’Halloran | 28-11-2013



Quality of material, particularly in the arts, will not be compromised at a BBC compelled to find new ways of giving viewers and listeners what they want, when they want it Director-General Tony Hall has assured.



Indeed in a speech to the UK’s Voice of the Listener & Viewer Conference, Hall granted that despite the challenges of a “fast-changing world”, with hard choices to be made in terms of output and direction, the corporation would put quality and value for money first.



He said: “There’s a fundamental shift happening. I want a BBC that feels different, where our audiences are on the inside, helping us to be the best we can be. I want to make three arguments: first, that the existence of the BBC is essential to the production of high-quality programmes and content; second, that licence fee payers have a right to expect not just quality but also value for money; third, that making continual efficiency savings leaves the BBC facing very hard choices about the work it does. And we will need …the viewer, the listener and the licence fee payer as our guide and support as we make these decisions.”



Noting the recent success of dramas such as Top Of The Lake, Luther, Sherlock and Peaky Blinders, The Fall and The Village, Hall assured that that the broadcasting corporation would make a bigger than ever commitment to not only this area but also to music and the arts in general.



Outlining the next steps Hall revealed that the he BBC’s mission was “to do more, to go further, to challenge ourselves to do better,” but that there would also be “hard choices to come.” Hall conceded that he could not highlight any specific choices at present but he reiterated the BBC’s guarantee not to comprise quality, or in his words, not to “stretch the elastic too thin.”



He concluded: “The BBC will be making the argument about its future through the actions it takes. We are going to make great dramas, great arts, great programmes. We are going to provide the best news service in the world. We are going to inspire learning and we are going to carry on pushing new technology. Our BBC…will stand for quality, for creativity, for wit, for intelligence, for imagination. And it will make the argument for its value with every minute it is on air and online.”

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Filmin launches children's packages

Filmin launches children's packages:

Filmin launches children’s packages



Juan Fernandez Gonzalez | 28-11-2013



The Spanish video-on-demand (VOD) platform Filmin has announced a new film and series packages aimed at children.



According to the company, a service like this has been in great demand from viewers, so now over 150 pieces of content have been added to the VOD catalogue.



The new platform, KIDS, will categorise the films by age and genre. Filmin has selected a wide portfolio of recently aired movies for children aged around three, five, eight and 12.



For the youngest viewers, Filmin offers a 20-film selection including Sammy’s Adventures, Animals United and Copito de Nieve. For the next age group the VOD platform has added some classic series such as Garfield and Astérix, along with Kiriku and Miyazaki. In addition, Charlie Chaplin’s The Kid and Moon Madness are also part of the new catalogue.



For the two oldest age groups, Filmin has a selection of around 100 titles, with new productions and classic movies targeted at kids. Fairy Tail, Astroboy and The Twilight Saga, along with Mazinger Z, The Ninja Turtles and Metrópolis are part of the offer.

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Ecuador to export fibre to Latin America

Ecuador to export fibre to Latin America:

Ecuador to export fibre to Latin America



Juan Fernandez Gonzalez | 28-11-2013



Ecuador will stop importing fibre for its telecoms industry and instead become an exporter, following the announcement that Telconet is to build Latham Fiberhome, the first fibre factory in the country, through a deal with the Chinese telecoms group Fiberhome along with state support.



The factory will produce fibre for the national market and will try to cover some of the demand in Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Chile and Argentina. The projects goes together with the polyethylene production in the country’s oil refineries. “Almost all the raw material for communications will be produced in Ecuador,” explained Jaime Guerrero, Ecuador’s Minister of Telecommunications.



The factory is planned to be the largest of its kind in Latin America and reinforces the increasing collaboration with China in the region’s infrastructure. The Government intends to significantly reduce the material cost for local fibre Internet and TV providers, who currently rely on imports.



Ecuador has been experiencing great growth in the telecoms market during the last year. The improvement in the country’s financial situation is driving an increase in demand, and investments are making digital technologies available for a growing number of potential customers. “The country is moving towards a full digital society,” said the Minister.

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French Court rejects Endemol's appeal against Banijay

French Court rejects Endemol's appeal against Banijay:

French Court rejects Endemol’s appeal against Banijay



Pascale Paoli-Lebailly | 27-11-2013



The French Court of Cassation has rejected Endemol’s appeal against a judgement made in favour of rival Banijay, which it had previously accused of unfair competition regarding a reality tv format.



The Court ruled that Banijay had committed no prejudicial act in developing and producing the reality format Dilemme for W9 in 2010, although Endemol argued it picked up elements from its show from TF1 Secret Story, a spin-off of Loft Story.



In March 2011, Endemol was initially granted €1 million in damages, but the judgement was overturned and Endemol was forced to pay the money back along with an additional €100,000 in legal costs.



Banijay International then started to reintroduce the Dilemme format, produced through its subsidiary ALJ Productions, to its catalogue.

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Trace Sport Stars carried on Swedish GET

Trace Sport Stars carried on Swedish GET:

Trace Sport Stars carried on Swedish GET



Pascale Paoli-Lebailly | 27-11-2013



Celebrity sports entertainment channel Trace Sport Stars has struck a carriage deal with GET, one of Norway’s digital TV and broadband providers, which serves nearly one million viewers every month.



As part of the deal, the channel will be available on channel 77 on GET’s Family package. Trace Sport Stars can also be selected as an ‘opt-in’ channel by the subscribers of the Start package.



Launched two years ago and recently renamed Trace Sport Stars, the channel is now available in over 30 million homes in 105 countries.

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Deutsche Telekom to launch free Wi-Fi in Bonn

Deutsche Telekom to launch free Wi-Fi in Bonn:

Deutsche Telekom to launch free Wi-Fi in Bonn



Jörn Krieger | 27-11-2013



Germany’s national telco Deutsche Telekom will provide its home town of Bonn with free-of-charge wireless Internet access.



From 15 January 2014, the owners of Wi-Fi-capable smartphones, laptops and tablets will be able to surf the net for free for 30 minutes per day through 150 hotspots across the city.



The new service can be used by all locals, business travellers and tourists from Germany and abroad independent of their own mobile network operator. If users want to continue using the Wi-Fi network after the free 30-minute period has expired, they can, for example, purchase a hotspot day-pass for €4.95.



The costs for the project, which has been set up initially for six months in collaboration with the city of Bonn, will be covered by Deutsche Telekom. If the service turns out to be popular an extension is possible, according to Telekom, if further collaboration partners can be found.



The new 30-minute free surfing proposition will be integrated into the city of Bonn’s new smartphone app on which it will be available on the starting page. Users can register for it directly within the app. It will also be possible to access the service through the reception device’s Web browser.



With the move, Telekom follows cable operators Kabel Deutschland and NetCologne that have also set up free Wi-Fi hotspot networks.

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Sky Atlantic to launch SD version in Germany

Sky Atlantic to launch SD version in Germany:

Sky Atlantic to launch SD version in Germany



Jörn Krieger | 27-11-2013



German pay-TV operator Sky Deutschland is to make Sky Atlantic HD available to viewers without HD reception equipment.



The channel, which screens the series of US broadcaster HBO as German TV premieres, will launch a standard resolution (SD) simulcast on 3 December 2013.



Sky Atlantic SD and Sky Atlantic HD will be available to all subscribers of the Sky film package via satellite, on all cable networks and on IPTV platforms Entertain and Vodafone TV.



Sky Deutschland will also extend the reach of Sky Action HD. The channel will be made available on the cable networks of Kabel Deutschland, Unitymedia and Kabel BW, and on further cable networks on 4 December 2013.

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Mike Young Productions files $5MN lawsuit against Moonscoop US

Mike Young Productions files $5MN lawsuit against Moonscoop US:

Mike Young Productions files $5MN lawsuit against Moonscoop US



Pascale Paoli-Lebailly | 27-11-2013



US animation studio Mike Young Productions (MYP) is taking legal action against Moonscoop US Holdings, alleging that it blocked the company’s attempt to take over the US arm of the troubled French animation production company Moonscoop.



Moonscoop US Holdings is a subsidiary of the Paris-based Moonscoop SA, co-founded by brothers Christophe and Benoît Di Sabatino, which filed for bankruptcy a few months ago.



Moonscoop US Holdings owns 51% of the Los Angeles-based Moonscoop LLC, while Mike Young Productions holds the remaining 49%.



Mike Young Productions has asked the Superior Court to prevent Moonscoop US Holdings from interfering with its rights under the operating agreement. It is seeking $5 million in damages for “breach of contract, breach of faith, breach of fiduciary duty, intentional interference with prospective economic advantage, and violation of business and professions codes”.



“We are saddened by the financial events at Moonscoop France which have led them to file a petition for court protection from their creditors,” Mike Young, co-founder and partner, said in a statement.



“Our position was, and is, that we want to buy back the shares of our US company. We have made several attempts to buy back our company, however this process is being controlled by a Receiver (Trustee) out of France which has made the process very difficult. The lawsuit is a by-product of our frustration where we believe that our rights under the operating agreement are being ignored and we will take all steps to protect our US-based company.”



According to the lawsuit filed in the Superior Court, Mike Young Productions had tried to buy out Moonscoop US Holding’s 51% of Moonscoop LLC prior to the French Moonscoop entering into administration. “The offer was refused. The French Moonscoop instead offered for sale the holding company’s assets to satisfy its creditors, though blocking Young’s attempts to buy the holding company’s assets,” MYP added.



The US company argues that the parties have an operating agreement that gives it the right, through Moonscoop LLC, to buy the holding company’s shares. But an alleged “right of first offer” bars the transfer of the holding company’s assets unless another buyer makes a better offer.

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Syfy comes to Australia in HD

Syfy comes to Australia in HD:

Syfy comes to Australia in HD



Louise Duffy | 27-11-2013



The channels division of NBCUniversal International Television has announced the programming line-up for global channel brand Syfy which will launch in Australia on 1 January 2014; the channel will be launched in HD.



Syfy is the destination for imagination-based entertainment, including new and classic science fiction and fantasy programming.



For the first time, Foxtel subscribers will be able to watch science-fiction and fantasy programming on the move – on compatible tablets and smartphones, via Foxtel Go. Syfy HD will also be available on compatible internet connected devices through the new Internet TV service, Foxtel Play as well as Foxtel on T-Box and Foxtel on Telstra Mobile. The new channel will also be complemented by a new website – www.syfy.com.au – available prior to launch, from December.



Belinda Menendez, president, Universal Networks International and International Television Distribution, said: “It’s a very exciting time for NBCUniversal in Australia; we are thrilled to have recently appointed Chris Taylor to lead our integrated television operations in Australia and New Zealand – as we prepare to transform Universal Channel and bring Syfy to the market for the first time ever. We look forward to the launch of Syfy broadening our portfolio of channels in Australia and to bringing viewers a high definition experience of the best in imagination-based entertainment – both genre classics, along with series and movies premiering in the market.”



New Australian paranormal series Haunting: Australia will have its world premiere on Syfy in February. Paranormal investigator Robb Demarest, best known for Ghost Hunters International, will lead a team of six as they hunt for signs of the paranormal in Australia’s most-haunted locations.



Syfy will be the new home for the Australian premieres of Misfits (Season five), Haven (Season four), Warehouse 13 (Season five) and the second season of Defiance. It will also broadcast numerous fan favourites including Stargate SG-1, Torchwood, Primeval, classic Doctor Who, Sanctuary, Ghost Hunters International, Orphan Black and Eureka.



Syfy reaches viewers in 86 countries around the globe, and is broadcast in 17 languages.

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Rewind's HITS channel to debut in Singapore

Rewind's HITS channel to debut in Singapore:

Rewind’s HITS channel to debut in Singapore



Louise Duffy | 27-11-2013



StarHub and Rewind Networks have announced the launch of HITS (StarHub TV Channel 519), Asia’s newest branded entertainment channel, on 9 December 2013 at 7pm.



HITS will show a selection of international dramas and comedies in high definition (HD) quality. Its initial line-up of shows will include Seinfeld, The Cosby Show, Criminal Minds, Lost, Moonlighting, Diff’rent Strokes and Golden Girls. In the months to come, it will also show blockbuster series like Cheers, A-Team, Grey’s Anatomy, Mad About You, Married…with Children, Taxi, Law & Order, Star Trek – The Next Generation, M*A*S*H, The X-Files, The Wonder Years and Murder, She Wrote.



Lee Soo Hui, head of media business unit, StarHub, said: “We are delighted to be the first in Asia to bring HITS to viewers’ screens. StarHub is synonymous with providing the best entertainment channels to audiences in Singapore which makes HITS a perfect addition to our offering. In addition, by securing the broadcast rights for HITS’ delivery over multiple platforms, we are affirming our commitment to provide customers with a best-in-class viewing experience, anytime, anywhere.”



Avi Himatsinghani, CEO, Rewind Networks, added: “We are excited to partner with StarHub for the launch of HITS – making Singapore our debut market in Asia. HITS is a superbly packaged entertainment destination with some of the best TV shows of all time, all in one place. HITS is sure to strike a chord with viewers who can now at any time tune-in to award-winning stories and iconic characters in HD like never before. With amazing content and a TV anywhere accessibility there’s nothing like HITS in the market currently, making it a must have for pay-TV platforms looking to thwart the threat of online piracy and pure over-the-top digital services.”



To give viewers a taste of content on the channel, a three-week free preview will be open to all StarHub TV customers from launch to 2 January 2014. Available on the Entertainment Basic Tier, HITS will launch on StarHub TV Channel 519 in both HD and SD. Customers need to subscribe to the Basic HD Upsize in order to view the channel in HD.



Entertainment Basic Tier subscribers can also watch HITS on their laptops, smartphones and tablets via StarHub TV Anywhere. This multiscreen service is available through starhubtvanywhere.com and StarHub TV Anywhere Apps from the Google Play and App Store.



HITS Replay, the channel’s on-demand service will launch in early 2014 and will be available on StarHub TV Anywhere as well.



HITS is Rewind Networks’ maiden venture and will expand into other Asian markets with new launches announced in the first half of next year.

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MIPFormats 2014 call for entries opens

MIPFormats 2014 call for entries opens:

MIPFormats 2014 call for entries opens



Pascale Paoli-Lebailly | 27-11-2013



MIPTV and MIPFormats, in association with Warner Bros International Television Production (WBITVP), have opened the call for entries to companies with new entertainment concepts who can vie for a chance to win up to €25,000 in development funding from WBITVP.



The competition will precede the annual MIPTV event (7-10 April 2014) and take place on 5-6 April.

Applicants must submit their projects before Monday 3 February 2014. The finalists will be announced in early March and the winner will be unveiled at the end of the MIPFormats pitching event in Cannes.



The contest is open to all creators and producers around the world who can present original, non-scripted entertainment formats. The selection will be based on creativity, originality, innovation, and the potential for a concept to return with multiple series.



“Selectors will also be looking for well-structured non-scripted formats in the entertainment, factual entertainment and game show genres, with potential to export to countries small and large,” explained Reed MIDEM.



Last year’s winner was Hatch Entertainment of Australia, with the musical format Big Again, in which stars of yesteryear choose up-and-coming artists to reinterpret their songs. A global deal was signed with Warner Bros International Television Production and production partners have been secured in key markets including the UK, US and Italy.

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Playground launches on-demand OTT kids' platform in Brazil

Playground launches on-demand OTT kids' platform in Brazil:

Playground launches on-demand OTT kids’ platform in Brazil



Juan Fernandez Gonzalez | 27-11-2013



Playground has launched YouYn, its new over-the-top (OTT) and on-demand platform exclusively targeted at Brazilian kids.



According to the company, the service is inspired by All OD, an evolution of video-on-demand (VOD) which includes games, music and books as well as series and movies.



The platform has been designed for all kinds of connected devices - PCs, tablets, smartphones and smart TVs. YouYn is available free for a 30-day trial period, after which it will be offered under a single subscription package for around $6 a month.



The platform will initially launch in Brazil but aims to extend globally, according to Fabio Sgarbi, the company’s CEO. “This kind of service is the first contact for kids with the multiscreen offer, which is why the platform is completely safe for them,” he explains. According to Sgarbi, all content is controlled and the parents have the opportunity to decide which shows their children are allowed to watch.



YouYn promises new content every week, but has already started with a large portfolio of Brazil’s most popular children’s shows including Peixonauta, Galinha Pintadinha, Caillou, Os Pesquerruchos, Ursinhos Carnhosos and Johny Test of Zoboomafoo.



The platform is advert-free and the app is already available for iOS, Android and LG Smart TVs.

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Vivendi's demerger plan approved, Bolloré to become chairman

Vivendi's demerger plan approved, Bolloré to become chairman:

Vivendi’s demerger plan approved, Bolloré to become chairman



Pascale Paoli-Lebailly | 26-11-2013



Vincent Bolloré will become chairman of Vivendi following the company’s demerger plan which has been approved by its supervisory board.



The group aims to become an international media group, bringing together brands in the production and distribution of original content.



Arnaud de Puyfontaine has been appointed senior executive vice president, media and content activities and will join the group in early 2014. He is currently CEO of Hearst Magazines UK and executive VP of Hearst Magazines International.



The demerger between media and telecoms assets could see the distribution of SFR shares to Vivendi shareholders on the day of the transaction. This would offer them the opportunity to invest in two separate entities listed on the stock market and valued according to the specifics of their respective sectors.



“The demerger plan would also offer SFR greater strategic autonomy to seize opportunities in a transforming market, reflecting the growing number of services and high speed broadband access in an environment with a huge increase in usage,” the group explains.



The plan will be submitted to the relevant Works Councils and regulatory authorities. Details will be presented at a later stage as Vivendi aims to include it on the agenda of the next annual shareholders’ meeting at the end of June 2014.



Until the completion of the demerger, Vivendi’s management board, chaired by Jean-François Dubos, will comprise Jean-Yves Charlier, chairman and CEO of SFR, and Arnaud de Puyfontaine.

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Grass Valley increases visibility in France and North Africa

Grass Valley increases visibility in France and North Africa:

Grass Valley increases visibility in France and North Africa



Pascale Paoli-Lebailly | 26-11-2013



Grass Valley has announced a strategic reseller agreement with Magic Hour for the distribution of its products and services across France and North Africa.



France-based Magic Hour will manage the distribution for the entire breadth of Grass Valley’s products of solutions and technologies for broadcasters, including live production to news and playout.



Founded in October 2002, Magic Hour is a supplier of hardware and software solutions in France and North Africa.



In 2009, Magic Hour founded Magic Editing, which specialises in the sale and rental of leading non-linear editing products.

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FOX International Channels Asia boosts sports business

FOX International Channels Asia boosts sports business:

FOX International Channels Asia boosts sports business



Louise Duffy | 26-11-2013



FOX International Channels (FIC) Asia has given its sports channels FOX Sports and STAR Sports a boost with a focused strategy that it hopes will result in higher viewership and returns.



Initiatives include the acquisition of signature sports events, the creation of localised sports hubs and new programming.



FIC has secured the rights of the French Open, adding to its tennis Grand Slams that also include The Championship, Wimbledon and The Australian Open.



Other sports events include the Bundesliga, featuring top clubs like Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund; the Golf PGA Championship and World Golf Championship; the World Athletics Championship; Formula E (motor sports); and IBL (badminton).



FIC has created two new local sports hubs responsible for creating and distributing localised feeds. Since 1 October, Taiwan has been broadcasting three dedicated sports channels in Mandarin as well as producing a Taiwan version of FOX Sports’ flagship news show FOX Sports Central.



In addition, Hong Kong has been broadcasting sports channels in HD since 1 October.



FIC recently relaunched its signature news programme FOX Sports Central by almost doubling the content, making it seven days a week and a one-hour late night edition at 11pm in addition to the 7pm show.



With an aim to deliver sports content across platforms and devices, FOX Sports Plus HD can now be accessed through mobile and through the internet.



Joon Lee, executive VP of content and communications, Asia Pacific and Middle East at FOX International Channels, said: “With the successful acquisition of multiple new rights of top tier sports properties, creation of multiple local sports hubs, and enhanced programming well ahead of plan, our sports business is in a significantly better position than we were at even six months ago. We are very well placed to continue to offer fans and our business partners the most comprehensive sports entertainment offering across the region.”

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Telespazio and Eutelsat Sign Multi-Year Agreement to market KA-SAT Services in Italy

Telespazio and Eutelsat Sign Multi-Year Agreement to market KA-SAT Services in Italy:

Telespazio (Finmeccanica/Thales) and Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) have signed a strategic agreement for the marketing of broadband services in Italy using KA-SAT, the innovative High Throughput Satellite. The initiative supports Italy’s Digital Agenda to reduce the digital divide by increasing broadband deployment.



Under the agreement, Telespazio will commercialise broadband services in Italy and other major European economies using KA-SAT. It will also benefit from the KA-SAT platform to develop new broadband services. By integrating KA-SAT services with existing fixed and mobile solutions, Telespazio will be able to design and offer tailored communication services to its business and institutional customers.



Eutelsat Chairman and CEO, Michel de Rosen, stated, “We are particularly pleased with this agreement with Telespazio, a longstanding Eutelsat partner. Cooperation in KA-SAT services will lead to a significant growth of the Italian market, where Telespazio has always played a central role in the business, corporate, and institutional sectors. We are confident that this new step will favour increased take-up of services through KA-SAT by large Italian telecommunications companies.”



Telespazio CEO, Luigi Pasquali, added, "This new agreement reinforces Telespazio’s intent to act as a partner of choice for companies and institutions in the implementation of programmes of interest to the community. I believe that the services, provided through KA-SAT and combined with Telespazio’s many years of experience in integrated communications, will offer solutions aimed toward significantly reducing the Digital Divide”.

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BBC Worldwide to open South African office

BBC Worldwide to open South African office:

BBC Worldwide to open South African office



Rebecca Hawkes | 25-11-2013



xThe BBC is to open a South African division to boost local programming, content sales and digital delivery, with recruitment already underway for a Johannesburg-based regional manager.



BBC Worldwide, the UK broadcaster’s commercial arm, operates a portfolio of BBC channels – including BBC Entertainment, BBC Knowledge, BBC Lifestyle, CBeebies, and BBC World News – on MultiChoice’s DStv pay-TV platform across sub-Saharan Africa.



Ian McDonaugh, executive vice president of BBC Worldwide, said the confidence the UK broadcaster has in the growing South African market and its strong relationship with DStv has prompted the decision, according to the Independent Online.



The BBC’s audience share has doubled in the five years since the BBC channels were launched in South Africa on DStv, says McDonaugh, who claims BBC Knowledge has also recorded 26% share in 2013.



The first priority for the new regional manager will be to consolidate the broadcaster’s success, build on local commissioning success such as Come Dine With Me South Africa, and develop content sales to other broadcasters.



Developing the BBC’s presence in the rest of Africa will be another important facet of the new role, McDonaugh told local journalists at a BBC Worldwide Upfront event in Johannesburg.

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Marco Polo TV to launch at KabelKiosk

Marco Polo TV to launch at KabelKiosk:

Marco Polo TV to launch at KabelKiosk



Jörn Krieger | 25-11-2013



The new German travel channel Marco Polo TV will go on air on 2 December 2013 on Eutelsat’s German direct-to-cable platform KabelKiosk.



Subscribers to the Family HD package will be able to receive the pay-TV channel without additional charge.



Marco Polo TV will report about cities and travel destinations and present sightseeing opportunities, restaurants, shopping locations and overnight accommodation – from Amsterdam to Zurich, to Berlin and New York.



Marco Polo TV, which will gain access to more than 300 partner networks through KabelKiosk, received a broadcast licence from the German media authorities in September 2013. The channel is backed by German travel guide publisher MairDumont and media entrepreneur Jörg Schütte.

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Doordarshan expands and renames DTH TV service

Doordarshan expands and renames DTH TV service:

Doordarshan expands and renames DTH TV service



Rebecca Hawkes | 25-11-2013



India’s public broadcaster Doordarshan (DD) is launching a new package of 120 channels for its direct-to-home (DTH) satellite TV service, previously known as DD Direct + and reportedly to be renamed Freedish.



After launch in March 2014, the broadcaster expects to add a million viewers to the expanded INSAT 4B-based free-to-air service each month, according Indiantelevision.com. DD Direct + currently has a reported 17 million active viewers for its 59 channel service – comprising 21 DD channels and 38 others.



It costs INR1,200 to purchase a set-top box for the existing DD Direct + service, while the 120 channel enabled STBs are expected to be priced at INR1,400. The purchase of the set-top box is a one-off purchase, with no subsequent monthly subscription.



Set-top boxes for the expanded service are already being shipped from seven international manufacturers. Unlike before, customers will need to activate their DD recommended set-top boxes to receive the newly encrypted signals. Call centres will also reportedly be established to improve customer service.



In addition to DD Direct +, there are six private pay-TV DTH platforms in India: Dish TV, Tata Sky, Airtel Digital, Sun Direct, Videocon d2h, and Reliance Digital.

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ProSiebenSat.1 secures DreamWorks movies

ProSiebenSat.1 secures DreamWorks movies:

ProSiebenSat.1 secures DreamWorks movies

November 25, 2013





German free and pay TV broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1 has struck a master agreement with Constantin Film to secure rights to the films of DreamWorks SKG studios.



The deal will cover all films from DreamWorks that begin shooting by the end of 2016 for which Constantin Media holds the German-language rights.



The agreement gives ProSiebenSat.1 exclusive rights for both free and pay TV in Germany and Austria.



Movies covered by the deal include current titles The Fifth Estate, Delivery Man and Need for Speed.



“It is great that we are able to secure the rights to the upcoming DreamWorks productions together with our partner Constantin Film. This adds numerous premium titles to our library and will allow us to keep offering our viewers first-class entertainment from Hollywood in future as well,” said Rüdiger Böss, senior vice-president, group programming acquisitions, ProSiebenSat.1.

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Skylink adds Hustler HD

Skylink adds Hustler HD:

Skylink adds Hustler HD

November 25, 2013





M7 Group Czech and Slovak pay TV operator Skylink has added adult channel Hustler HD to its programming line-up, replacing Penthouse HD1.



Hustler HD will be available to Skylink’s Kombi, HD Plus, Multi HD and Flexi7 customers, airing from midnight to 06:00. The channel will being airing on the platform from Wednesday November 27.

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Arqaam raises OSN valuation ahead of possible IPO

Arqaam raises OSN valuation ahead of possible IPO:

Arqaam raises OSN valuation ahead of possible IPO

November 25, 2013





Dubai-based Arqaam Capital has raised its estimate of pay TV group OSN’s worth from US$2.5 billion (€1.8 billion) to US$4.3 billion ahead of the company’s potential IPO.



Arqaam said that OSN’s acquisition of South Asian channel provider Pehla Media & Entertainment in August would boost its performance. According to Arqaam, OSN posted revenue growth of 24% and subscriber growth of 22% in the first nine months of this year.



Reuters reported last month that private equity investor Stanford Marine Group hired Deutsche Bank and Golgman Sachs to look at a stock market listing in London. OSN’s largest investor, Kuwait private equity and investment firm KIPCO, which holds a 60.5% stake in the operator, said in June that it had hired Rothschild Group to advise on the potential IPO.

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