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- Netflix Film Grain Synthesis saves on the bitrateby Julian Clover on 4 July 2025 at 13:44
The introduction of AV1 Film Grain Synthesis has allowed Netflix to retain the authenticity and nostalgia of a movie, while reducing the amount of bandwidth required to stream it. Typically, film
- MPs to investigate children’s TV and video contentby Julian Clover on 4 July 2025 at 12:24
A new inquiry is to investigate the provision of children’s TV and video content in the UK. MPs on the Culture, Media and Sport committee want to know what can be done
- Court dismisses Spanish DTT subsidy appealby Julian Clover on 4 July 2025 at 11:27
The General Court of the European Union has dismissed an appeal against the European Commission’s decision to force Spain and its autonomous communities to hand back subsidies given during the
- Canal+ Poland opens VOD libraryby Julian Clover on 4 July 2025 at 10:58
Canal+ Poland has launched a new pilot that opens up its streaming service to viewers to watch selected content free of charge. Under the scheme series, documentaries and channels can
- DAZN picks up international rights to Serie A by Julian Clover on 4 July 2025 at 09:01
DAZN has reached a new agreement that secures exclusive and non-exclusive rights to top flight football from Italy. In the 2025/26 season, DAZN will stream every Serie A Championship match
- Vodafone adds FAST Channels to GigaTV, opens web accessby Jörn Krieger on 3 July 2025 at 14:23
Vodafone Deutschland is expanding its GigaTV platform by integrating FAST Channels for the first time. Seven channels have been added initially, covering genres from action sports and classic films to
- Amazon’s Freevee to shutter next monthby Julian Clover on 3 July 2025 at 12:31
Amazon has confirmed the final closure of its ad-supported streaming service Freevee. Content from the five-year old service is being moved to Prime Video. An in-app notice has appeared advising
- Arcom intervenes to stop retransmission of Russian channelsby Julian Clover on 3 July 2025 at 12:15
The French media regulator is to block and delist 19 official Russian media sites subject to direct or indirect sanctions. Arcom will also give formal notice to one Russian streaming
- BBC makes new statement on Bob Vylan Glastonbury telecastby Julian Clover on 3 July 2025 at 11:43
The BBC will no longer broadcast “high-risk” acts during its coverage of music festivals. In a new statement issued Thursday, the BBC has given details on how a live stream
- Prime Video to distribute france.tv channels and contentby Julian Clover on 3 July 2025 at 10:55
Amazon Prime Video and France Télévisions has agreed to distribute the france.tv offering on Prime Video in France, starting today (July 3). From its launch, all Prime members in France