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Channel 4’s Walter Presents launching in the US

Channel 4-backed streaming service Walter Presents will launch in the US in March. The on-demand,…

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New FCC chairman drops ‘unlock the box’ plans

The FCC’s new chairman, Ajit Pai, has removed the regulator’s plans to ‘unlock the box’…

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Report: Facebook developing TV app

Facebook is reportedly developing a big-screen video app as part of its efforts to position…

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Plex buys news streaming service Watchup

US-based media player service Plex has acquired streaming news service Watchup. In a blog post…

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Starz COO agrees new contract following Lionsgate deal

Starz has agreed a new long-term contract with its COO, Jeffrey Hirsch. The deal will…

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Netflix: changes to net neutrality laws could impede growth

Changes to laws related to net neutrality could decrease demand for Netflix and increase its…

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Facebook boosts longform content with revised video rankings

Facebook has made a change to how its news feed surfaces relevant videos, placing more…

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Intelsat 33e satellite enters service

Intelsat’s new high throughput satellite, Intelsat 33e, successfully completed all in-orbit testing and entered service…

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NBCU closes linear Esquire Network

NBCUniversal has pulled the plug on the linear feed of its US lifestyle cable channel…

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PBS launches 24/7 kids net

US pubcaster PBS is launching a US-wide PBS Kids channel for the first time. The free…