Digital TV News: Lionsgate

Cignal TV expands service to Android set-tops with Quickplay
Sep 25, 2024 – Cignal TV is using Quickplay's cloud-native, open architecture OTT platform to enhance its Cignal Play service in the Philippines with the launch of the Cignal Play TV Android set-top box.
News categories: Quickplay, Cignal TV, Paul Pastor, Gerard L. Milan, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Middleware, Philippines, Set Top Box, Streaming

Amagi enables IP-based distribution across APAC for ABS-CBN
Sep 12, 2024 – Amagi has announced the implementation of an IP-based delivery solution for ABS-CBN's pay-TV channels to multiple affiliates across the APAC region.
News categories: Amagi, ABS-CBN, Srinivasan KA, Asia, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Philippines

Amagi and BuyDRM secure streaming video for PlayMedia
Sep 13, 2024 – Amagi has announced a partnership with BuyDRM to provide cloud-based content security for the streaming video platform GoPlay by PlayMedia.
News categories: Amagi, BuyDRM, PlayMedia, Srinivasan KA, Christopher Levy, Belgium, Content Protection, Digital TV, IBCShow, Streaming

Amagi and Applicaster enhance viewer experience and engagement
Sep 11, 2024 – Amagi and Applicaster have enhanced their integration to include support for linear, VOD and single live events in the same app experience, along with extended content personalization options.
News categories: Amagi, Applicaster, Scott Cunningham, Jonathan Laor, Advertising, Apps, Digital TV, IBCShow, Streaming, UX, Worldwide

U.S. home entertainment spending topped $25bn in 1H 2024
Aug 12, 2024 – According to DEG, U.S. consumers spent almost $25.4 billion on movies and TV shows in the first six months of 2024. Strong growth was achieved in consumer spend on subscription streaming.
News categories: Digital Entertainment Group, Digital TV, DVD, Market Research, Streaming, USA

Lionsgate report results for first quarter fiscal 2025
Aug 8, 2024 – Lions Gate Entertainment (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) and Lionsgate Studios (Nasdaq: LION) have reported results to June 30, 2024. North American OTT subscribers increased 5.5% YoY to 13.2 million.
News categories: Lionsgate, Jon Feltheimer, Digital TV, India, Middle-East, North America, Results, Streaming, Subscribers, Worldwide

Amagi releases 12th Amagi Global FAST Report
Jul 30, 2024 – Amagi has released its 12th Amagi Global FAST Report, which found that TV networks account for 30% of the top 100 FAST channels, driving a 40% share in total viewing hours across these channels.
News categories: Amagi, Srinivasan KA, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming, Worldwide

Tubi free streaming service launches in the UK
Jul 1, 2024 – Tubi (NASDAQ:FOXA, FOX) has launched in the UK. Tubi has built momentum in North America by offering free, personalised streaming, with an extensive library of movies, TV series and exclusive content.
News categories: Tubi, Anjali Sud, David Salmon, Digital TV, Streaming, UK

Amagi selected as Lionsgate's FAST playout and delivery partner
Jun 25, 2024 – Lionsgate has chosen Amagi to be its partner for FAST playout and delivery, leveraging Amagi's cloud technology to scale Lionsgate's content distribution capabilities globally.
News categories: Amagi, Lionsgate, Srinivasan KA, Chase Brisbin, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming, Worldwide