BBC Worldwide chief executive John Smith has revealed that a joint venture deal between the BBC’s commercial arm and Channel 4 could be agreed in the next few weeks following the tabling of a new streamlined proposal that he claims … Continue reading →
As from 1st September, the following prices are believed to be implemented for new and existing customers. Although these increases are not yet official, they have been sent to numerous sources. 1 mix – 6 mix are up �1 on … Continue reading →
ESPN America has become part of the News and Events television pack on Sky. It was previously only available as part of the Setanta sport package. The pack, one of six entertainment packs offered by the satellite pay TV broadcaster, … Continue reading →
BBC HD viewers do not necessarily want sport, films or even jaw-dropping natural history in HD. “Our research shows that what viewers want in HD are the programmes that they love to watch in SD,” says Danielle Nagler, the BBC’s … Continue reading →
Simply Movies has stopped broadcasting classic films on Sky Digital and Freesat. Launched in December 2008, the channel aired vintage movies from the 1930s to 1970s on a 24/7 basis.
Continue reading →According to reports, Setanta has paid at least some of its pressing debts, and renegotiated others. It needed to: the English (soccer) premiership says unless it is fully in funds from Setanta by this Friday it reserves the right to … Continue reading →
Broadcaster Channel Five has been given a provisional green light to launch high-definition (HD) services on digital TV from 2010. Ofcom has granted the license on the proviso that the company will meet certain criteria related to its application by … Continue reading →
Sky News has announced plans to launch a high definition version of the channel in the spring of 2010. much closer to events, building on one of Sky News� existing strengths.� Sky News HD will be a simulcast of the … Continue reading →
Blow to founders of troubled pay-TV company Setanta as they seek to avert administration ESPN, the US sports network owned by media giant Disney, has ruled out a bid for troubled Irish pay-TV company Setanta. The news is a blow … Continue reading →
The Irish Setanta Sports broadcaster’s bosses are meeting in London this evening where it is expected that they will be told their company is in administration Setanta Sports bosses are meeting in London this evening where it is expected that … Continue reading →