All OTT articles – Page 23
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NewsAT&T to sell Hulu stake
Comcast and Disney remain the two stakeholders to back the Hulu streaming service after AT&T confirmed it has sold its share to Hulu for $1.43 billion.
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NewsDisney reveals streaming service details
Disney has confirmed its streaming service will launch in November with new originals and a host of favourites from Disney and Pixar, as well as The Simpsons and Star Wars.
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Industry TrendsBritbox: ‘Too little, too late?’
Can the streaming service planned by the BBC and ITV compete with the might of Netflix and Amazon, plus upcoming offerings from Apple, Disney and AT&T?
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NewsUS broadcasters to roll out next-gen TV
NAB 2019: Fox and NBC among TV broadcasters in the US to collaborate on the deployment of ATSC 3.0 for next-generation TV viewing experiences.
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Industry TrendsNetflix original: Inside Netflix’s post-production operation
From interactive episodes of Black Mirror to Bear Grylls’ latest series, Netflix’s post-production operation and supply chain is responsible for servicing the insatiable appetite for original content that will see it deliver more than 1,000 branded shows this year.
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NewsGuide to UHD production released by UHD Forum
NAB 2019: A guide to end-to-end UHD workflows has been released by the UHD Forum in a bid to define best technological practice for the creation and delivery of UHD and HDR formats.
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WhitepaperWhitepaper: Grow your video business with complex technology
This paper explores how arming your video service with technological advantages can help you stay one step ahead of your competition.
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NewsDigital warfare: Audiences and alliances
Automation, cloud and blockchain are driving change, global content partnerships and technology adoption will define the 2019 broadcast and media industry according to the latest report from the IABM.
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Industry TrendsDirect to consumer partnerships drive Viacom strategy
Viacom is championing audiences and its flagship channels with traditional distribution and over-the-top models to enhance value beyond its core offerings, according to SVP Dan Fahy.
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Industry TrendsNext-generation OBs: 4K, IP and immersive audio
4K, IP and immersive audio are among the technologies impacting dramatically on the design and build of new OB units, writes David Davies.
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NewsRTL doubles down on content and stresses importance of ad tech
Remaining relevant and retaining audiences is a challenge RTL is overcoming with content investment and growing its ad-space opportunities explained group SVP Rhys Noelke.
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NewsITV closes in on programmatic ad tech deal
UK broadcaster ITV is edging closer to rolling out a programmatic ad tech platform for its live and on-demand service ITV Hub as it plays “catch up” with its use of data and analytics.
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Industry TrendsGetting to the core of Apple TV+
In a golden era of storytelling, Apple has turned its attention to reinventing TV and adding healthy competition to the ecosystem, writes Paolo Pescatore
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NewsDisney completes $71.3bn Fox acquisition
Disney officially owns 21st Century Fox after more than a year of negotiations and a $71.3 billion exchange.
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Industry TrendsHow Fox Sports is preparing for the Women’s World Cup
Director of post-production at Fox Sports Brandon Potter explains how the broadcaster worked with some key vendors to deliver footage of the Russia World Cup and the lessons it learnt.
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NewsNetflix eschews Apple alliance
Netflix chief executive Reed Hastings has confirmed that the SVOD service won’t be available via Apple TV, which is expected to be announced next Monday.
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Industry TrendsRegional focus: Latin America
Major economies are leading the development of Latin America’s media market, but many countries in the region lack the infrastructure and resources to develop their broadcast industries, according to an IABM report.
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Industry TrendsInnovation at home: Cloud PVRs and wireless STBs
The ongoing evolution of innovative cloud PVRs and wireless/IP-based STBs are among the trends rendering this a highly dynamic part of the broadcast market.
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Executive InterviewsInterview: Black Mirror series designer Joel Collins
As series designer of Netflix’s Black Mirror, Joel Collins was integral to creating the look of the Charlie Brooker series. But after four series he has moved on to a new challenge – working on the hugely complex BBC/HBO adaptation of Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials. He reveals how he ...
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NewsPSBs future jeopardised by VOD
The House of Lords has launched a public inquiry to investigate the future of public service broadcasters amid rising concerns Netflix and Amazon will overthrow traditional broadcasters.
