NHK Launches 8K Broadcasting Service
NHK announced it will launch its new 8K Ultra-High Definition broadcasting service on December 1st.
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Streaming Video Alliance Promotes Forensic Watermarking
The Streaming Video Alliance announced it has published a new technical document discussing the use of forensic watermarking to combat online video piracy.
Sony Snaps Up EMI Music Publishing
Sony Corporation announced it has entered into an agreement that will see the company own a 90% equity interest in EMI Music Publishing.
MPAA Releases Theatrical and Home Entertainment Market Environment Report
The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) announced it has released its 2017 Theatrical and Home Entertainment Market Environment (THEME) Report.
Alliance for Open Media Releases 4K Ultra HD AV1 Video Codec
The Alliance for Open Media (AOMedia) announced the public release of its new 4K Ultra HD AOMedia Video Codec 1.0 (AV1) specification.
Endeavor to Acquire NeuLion for $250 Million
NeuLion, Inc. announced it will be acquired by Endeavor for $250 million in cash.
HEVC Advance Eliminates and Reduces Some Patent Royalties
HEVC Advance announced it will no longer collect patent royalties for non-physical HEVC content distribution including Internet streaming, cable, over-the-air broadcast and satellite.
Movies Anywhere Welcomes FandangoNOW
Movies Anywhere announced it is welcoming FandangoNOW’s Video-On-Demand (VOD) service to its expanding digital movie library platform.
Automotive Market Shifting Toward Connected Entertainment
Strategy Analytics announced it reckons the automotive market is making greater use of portable, connected and streaming entertainment sources.
Redbox Inks Agreement With Paramount Home Media Distribution
Redbox announced its latest agreement to make Paramount Home Media Distribution titles available through the company’s kiosks and new streaming service.
FilmStruck SVOD Service Goes International
Turner International and Warner Bros. announced a joint venture to launch a new, multi-territory movie streaming service.