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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,…
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’…
Report: Facebook developing TV app
Facebook is reportedly developing a big-screen video app as part of its efforts to position…
Plex buys news streaming service Watchup
US-based media player service Plex has acquired streaming news service Watchup. In a blog post…
Starz COO agrees new contract following Lionsgate deal
Starz has agreed a new long-term contract with its COO, Jeffrey Hirsch. The deal will…
Netflix: changes to net neutrality laws could impede growth
Changes to laws related to net neutrality could decrease demand for Netflix and increase its…
Facebook boosts longform content with revised video rankings
Facebook has made a change to how its news feed surfaces relevant videos, placing more…
Intelsat 33e satellite enters service
Intelsat’s new high throughput satellite, Intelsat 33e, successfully completed all in-orbit testing and entered service…
NBCU closes linear Esquire Network
NBCUniversal has pulled the plug on the linear feed of its US lifestyle cable channel…
PBS launches 24/7 kids net
US pubcaster PBS is launching a US-wide PBS Kids channel for the first time. The free…