Satellite broadcaster Sky have announced further details on their planned internet-based video store, giving their new service a name and identity as they get set to launch their answer to LoveFilm, the BBC’s proposed ‘Project Barcelona’ store and Netflix, with ‘Sky Now’ set to be online before the BBC’s effort is due to be officially confirmed. Formally [...]
Sky are to offer Anytime+ users the option to pay for movies-on-demand just like Lovefilm and iTunes, and avoid subscription contracts, as they replace the Sky Box Office with Sky Store. Sky are also increasing the number of movies available to rent to 1000 plus, which will include hit movies such as Paranormal Activity 3, [...]
The term ‘TV Everywhere’ has become synonymous with subscribers watching cable or satellite internet TV streaming on a range of devices around the home and beyond. But now a fight is breaking out between the Dish Network and other online video companies regarding trademarking the term. While Dish are attempting to trademark the term for [...]
Sony have revealed that their own-brand exclusive ‘Sony Movie Channel’ is expanding to the UK, with a deal that will see them gain access to the 10m+ subscribers of satellite broadcasting service Sky with a new channel. The Sony Movie Channel (owned by international film distributors Sony Pictures Television) features a wide selection of films and made-for-TV movies [...]
KT Corp, Korea’s largest fixed-line operator, has said that it will limit the Internet access of smart TV sets from Friday, it also urged TV makers like Samsung and LG to pay the costs for network use. South Korea has a 96% hook up to high-speed broadband and two of the world’s biggest Smart TV [...]
Satellite TV broadcaster, Sky are planning on broadcasting the Isle of Wight Festival live for six hours daily throughout the festival on Sky Arts and Sky 3D. Sky Arts and Sky 3D will cover the biggest performers and acts, together with live acts and backstage gossip from Sky’s onsite studio. Last year was the first summer [...]
