US cable group Liberty Global is reportedly in talks to buy a 50% stake in German broadcaster ProSiebenSat1’s streaming service Maxdome.
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China’s Xiaomi ties up with Youku, iQiyi
Chinese smart-phone manufacturer Xiaomi is investing in rival streaming platforms Youku Tudou and iQiyi as its gears up to expand into the content business.
Tencent pacts with Warner Music
China’s Tencent has struck a deal with Warner Music to handle digital distribution of its repertoire and new releases in China, excluding Chinese mobile operators.
Fandor strikes deal for Criterion Collection
US streaming service Fandor has struck a deal with Hulu Plus that will enable it to offer 30 films per month from the Criterion Collection.
Vimeo premieres more High Maintenance
Vimeo is premiering three new episodes of its original series High Maintenance, created by married couple Katja Blichfeld and Ben Sinclair.
Obama urges FCC to protect net neutrality
US president Barack Obama is urging the FCC to reclassify consumer broadband service as a Title II communications service, with the goal of protecting net neutrality.
Wuaki.tv hires Jayant as product director
Wuaki.tv has appointed Sidharth Jayant as global product director as the European VOD company gears up to expand its services across the continent.
Youku Tudou to produce Voice of China Kids
Youku Tudou has obtained exclusive rights from John de Mol’s Talpa Holding to produce The Voice Kids format in China.
Spanish VOD platform Filmin secures investment
France’s Metropolitan Filmexport and Le Meilleur du Cinema are acquiring a 35% stake in Spanish VOD platform Filmin.
Sohu to acquire online video provider 56.com
Chinese internet portal Sohu.com is buying online video provider 56.com from social networking firm Renren.