Business
Amazon prepares Serie A rights bid
Italian football could be added to the streamer's sports offering
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Business
Italian regulator opens inquiry into Vivendi, Sky
Regulator has opened investigations into the telecom and media assets of both companies.
Business
Vivendi’s former chairman, current CEO indicted in market manipulation probe
Vivendi called the charges "extraneous"
Media Delivery
Amazon, Sky sign “deal of the year”
Deal includes Sky customers in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria and Italy.
Media Delivery
Discovery’s new streaming service to launch globally on January 4th
Discovery Plus will debut in 25 key markets in 2021, including the Nordics, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain.
Business
Italian government ‘preparing to curb Vivendi’s position in media’
Government has reportedly drafted legislation that would require communications watchdog to investigate companies operating in the media sector.
Media Delivery
Amazon Prime Video Channels launches in Spain, Italy and Netherlands
Already available in the UK and France
Business
Is Amazon preparing to bid on Italy’s Champions League rights?
Company reportedly "determined to win part" of the rights package.
Business
Mediaset, Vivendi ‘working on potential compromise deal’
Two companies are said to be working on a deal to enable Mediaset to revive its plans for MediaForEurope
Business
Mediaset, Vivendi CEOs ‘to speak over long-running battle’
Mediaset CEO Pier Silvio Berlusconi will speak "in the near future" to Vivendi's CEO Arnaud du Puyfontaine
Business
Dutch court blocks Mediaset merger
Amsterdam Appeals Court said the proposed merger could not proceed for several reasons
Business
Could the Mediaset vs Vivendi row finally be coming to an end?
Reports suggest the two companies are finally ready to gold talks over MediaForEurope
Business
Euro Media Group acquires Italy’s Infront Centro Produzione
Intends to create a connected media centre to service Italian and international clients using IP and remote broadcast solutions
Business
Latest round in Mediaset v Vivendi court battle postponed until late May
Hearing was due to take place on 30th April
Business
Mediaset execs take pay cut to safeguard group’s finances
Broadcaster said execs are taking a "sizeable" cut in pay during 2020
Technology
RAS migrates with Synamedia, nanocosmos shrinks latency and more
TVBEurope rounds up the top technology stories of the day
Data Centre
Disney Plus ‘hits 5 million app downloads’ on day one in Europe
Figures are for the mobile app only
Business
Mediaset “considering options” for ProSiebenSat.1 stake
Currently holds a 15.1 per cent stake
TVBEverywhere
Telecom Italia Mobile to exclusively carry Disney Plus
Streaming platform launches in Italy on 24th March
Business
Mediaset to withdraw and re-file merger plan
Part of ongoing legal battle over MediaForEurope
TVBEverywhere
Sky Italia could make Derby d’Italia free-to-air due to coronavirus
Match to be held "behind close doors" at the Allianz Stadium
Business
Vivendi to appeal latest ruling in Mediaset row
Argues that Mediaset's merger plan "harms the interests of minority shareholders"
Business
Vivendi seeks injunction preventing Mediaset merger
Amsterdam court's decision scheduled for 10th February
Business
Italian court rejects Vivendi request to suspend Mediaset stake freeze
Decision comes a day before a Mediaset shareholder meeting
Media Delivery
TIM, Ericsson claim new 5G speed record
Broke the 2Gps speed barrier on a 5G live commercial network
Media Consumption
Discovery to launch HGTV in more European markets
Channel will be available FTA in Italy and on pay-TV in 11 other markets
Business
Serie A postpones Mediapro deadline again
€1.3 billion per season deal to be reviewed by the league's 20 clubs
Business
Mediaset raises stake in ProSieben, could go further
Italian broadcaster now ProSieben's largest investor
TVBEverywhere
Western Europe launch date for Disney Plus confirmed
DisneyLife will be rebranded in the UK and Ireland
Media Consumption
Facebook Watch reveals 27 short series
Digital publishers include Tastemade (UK), Brainpool (Germany) and Ciaopeople (Italy)
Media Consumption
Netflix, Mediaset strike co-production deal
Aims to broaden Netflix's "variety and diversity"
Production & Post
3zero2 upgrades to Simplylive Vibox system
The company delivers remote production for over 1,700 events per year
Business
Atos to develop RAI video player
Italian public broadcaster plans to enhance the consumer experience by personalising digital content
TVBEverywhere
Insight TV launches on LG Channels
Expands distribution in the UK, France, Italy, Spain and Germany
Business
Mediaset files complaint against Vivendi
Row over Mediaset's plans to create new Amsterdam-based holding
TVBEverywhere
Former RAI CEO calls for ‘Italian Britbox’
Antonio Dall'Orto warns of growing threat of global streamers
Business
Serie A sets deadline for Mediapro deal
€1.3 billion deal to be reviewed by the league’s 20 clubs
TVBEverywhere
DAZN, Discovery announce Eurosport distribution partnership
DAZN makes Eurosport 1 HD and Eurosport 2 HD available in Austria, Germany, Italy and Spain