Looking to take a major step in developing Asia as its next growth engine, leading European pay-TV provider CANAL+ has announced the formation of a strategic partnership with Hong Kong’s PCCW to accelerate the growth of OTT video service Viu which boasts presence across Asia, the Middle East, and South Africa.
Looking to expand its service to provide additional content distribution and media solutions, Asia Satellite Telecommunications Co (AsiaSat) has announced the acquisition of UK- and Hong Kong-based content distribution and media solutions company Lightning International.
Adding to its portfolio of content life cycle services and strengthening and expanding its cloud-based content management capabilities, broadcast technology and media services provider Planetcast Media Services has taken a controlling stake in Desynova.
In a move that it says will create a leading Nordic platform for digital rental and purchase of films to consumers, Swedish streaming service SF Anytime has acquired Danish streaming company Blockbuster from Nuuday.
As the sports league it works with aims to understand better the exposure and impact of fan behaviour and user-generated content on its games, Videocites has announced the initial closing of a Series B investment round.
Just as its first drama project with founder and CEO Phil Temple was being announced, start-up production company Birdie Pictures has attracted what it calls “significant” investment from production, distribution and international sales firm Studiocanal.
