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BT Vision signs deal with NBC Universal
Dec 02, 2009 - BT Vision agrees a content deal with NBC Universal to bring top US drama to its on-demand service.
Dec 02, 2009
- SeeSaw agrees BBC Worldwide deal
Arqiva's upcoming video on demand platform SeeSaw signs a content deal with BBC Worldwide.
Nov 30, 2009
- BBC hints at iPlayer iPhone App
The BBC hints at plans to launch a dedicated iPlayer App for the iPhone.
Nov 25, 2009
- BBC confirms Freesat iPlayer beta date
The BBC confirms that a closed beta of iPlayer on Freesat will start on December 7.
Nov 24, 2009
- Sky continues attack on Canvas
Sky again attacks VOD venture Project Canvas by accusing the BBC of paying "lip service" to non-PSBs.
Nov 20, 2009
- 'Generation Kill' coming to Virgin's VOD
Virgin Media will soon launch the entire Generation Kill mini-series on its on-demand platform.
Nov 19, 2009
- Microsoft, Pact agree VOD deal
Microsoft agrees a deal with UK trade body Pact to bring new content to MSN Video Player.
Nov 17, 2009
- STV lodges £12m VOD claim against ITV
STV lodges a £12 million damages claim against ITV over video on-demand rights exploitation.
Nov 16, 2009
- ITN launches Christmas channel on YouTube
ITN launches a new Christmas Channel on YouTube featuring over 200 items of original content. - Brightcove unveils latest web TV platform
Brightcove unveils its latest online video platform enabling more functionality for iPhone applications.
Nov 13, 2009
- Huggers: 'Canvas will be a game changer'
BBC's Erik Huggers claims that IPTV joint venture Project Canvas will be a "game changer" in the industry. - Refreshed BBC iPlayer to launch on Wii
The BBC confirms that a refreshed version of BBC iPlayer will launch on Nintendo's Wii next week.
Nov 12, 2009
- ITV Studios to launch iPhone apps
ITV Studios intends to turn programme brands such as Dancing On Ice into iPhone applications. - Bradshaw told: 'Strong arm Canvas review'
Culture secretary Ben Bradshaw is told to "strong arm" the Competition Commission into approving Canvas.
Nov 11, 2009
- BBC iPlayer scoops RTS Judges' Award
The Royal Television Society honours BBC iPlayer as a great British innovation. - Hulu, ITV close on equity deal
US on-demand service Hulu is closing on an equity deal with ITV for its forthcoming UK launch.
Nov 10, 2009
- Sky Player to get AdSmart from 2010
Sky confirms plans to support targeted advertising on its Sky Player service from January 2010.
Nov 03, 2009
- Sony details PSN VOD launch titles
Sony lists the blockbuster films available for the PlayStation Network video on demand service launch.
Nov 02, 2009
- BBC launches on-demand political site
The BBC launches a new dedicated website offering access to live and on-demand political content.
Oct 30, 2009
- BBC launching online archives next year
The BBC will start releasing its archive of programming online at Christmas 2010.