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Sony details PSN VOD launch titles
Nov 03, 2009 - 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.
Oct 29, 2009
- SeeSaw hires ad agency Fallon
Arqiva's video on demand platform SeeSaw hires the Fallon agency to handle all its advertising.
Oct 27, 2009
- In review: Sky Player on Xbox Live
Digital Spy gets hands-on with the new Sky Player service launched on Xbox Live today.
Oct 26, 2009
- Sony outlines PSN video service
Sony reveals more details about the forthcoming PlayStation Network Video Delivery Service.
Oct 23, 2009
- Hulu 'backs subscription for online video'
US online video service Hulu suggests that it will start charging users to access on-demand content.
Oct 22, 2009
- Online video advertising 'quadruples'
Web TV Enterprise reveals that online video advertising demand has quadrupled over the past year.
Oct 20, 2009
- BBC Trust rejects Open iPlayer project
The BBC Trust rejects a proposal to give other public service broadcasters access to BBC iPlayer. - SeeSaw hires Vizeum for media planning
Arqiva hires Vizeum to oversee all media planning for its upcoming SeeSaw video on demand platform.
Oct 16, 2009
- Ofcom: 'A third of online adults use VOD'
Ofcom reveals that one in three (29%) UK online adults now watch or download on-demand content.
Oct 15, 2009
- YouTube, Channel 4 agree on-demand deal
Channel 4 and YouTube agree a deal to make all 4oD content available for free on the streaming site. - Sky Player coming to Fetch TV next year
Sky confirms that its Sky Player on-demand service will launch on IP Vision's Fetch TV in 2010.
Oct 13, 2009
- Canvas partners respond to Sky criticism
Project Canvas partners defend their plans for the IPTV joint venture following Sky's criticisms. - Sky publishes Canvas criticisms
Sky says that the BBC-led Project Canvas will use public cash to distort competition in the IPTV market.
Oct 12, 2009
- QUOD launches new gay VOD service
Queer Channels On Demand launches a new gay and lesbian orientated video on demand service.
Oct 08, 2009
- STV on-demand platform goes global
STV removes the UK-only restrictions from its on-demand service and launches a new HD series. - BBC iPlayer gets more parental controls
The BBC Trust wants more parental controls on BBC iPlayer to protect children from improper content.
Oct 05, 2009
- Arqiva: 'VOD platform to be called SeeSaw'
Arqiva confirms that its new video on demand platform will be called SeeSaw. - Improved Flash coming to smartphones
Adobe unveils plans to bring an improved version of Flash to smartphones and other mobile devices.