Europe
Stories and analysis on the technology, media and telecommunications industry in Europe.

Zee One launches on Rakuten TV in Europe’s DACH region
Zee One is bringing its slate of Indian and Bollywood films and TV shows to streamers in Germany via Rakuten TV.

Amazon to subject Prime Video streamers in UK to ads, too
The move will take place in February, about a month after the Amazon-owned service incorporates ads into the American version of Prime Video.

WBD acquires Turkish streamer BluTV
WBD has acquired full control of Turkish streamer BluTV after several years of a strategic partnership between the two companies.

WBD acquires Turkish streamer BluTV
WBD has acquired full control of Turkish streamer BluTV after several years of a strategic partnership between the two companies.

ProSieben Sat.1 to stop licensing Hollywood content through output deals
ProSieben Sat.1 says it will soon end its practice of acquiring content from major Hollywood studios through long-term output deals.

RTL, Comcast’s Sky to share certain sports rights in Germany
Formula 1 and top-tier soccer matches are among the live sports events that will be shared between the two major media brands.

French media giant Vivendi may split into three companies
Canal Plus and Dailymotion owner Vivendi says it may split into three companies to unlock better growth opportunities.

Spain’s Movistar Plus will offer Max in early 2024
Other countries will get Max, rebranded from HBO, throughout the year, WBD says.

Paramount, Peacock content coming to Movistar Plus
Paramount and Comcast's joint venture Sky Showtime will integrate into Movistar Plus next year.

Ofcom says GB News program in violation of impartiality rules
British regulator Ofcom says the "Don't Kill Cash" campaign violated its impartiality rules in at least one of six instances.

Samsung TV Plus to bring Altice channels to platform in France
Nearly a dozen Altice-owned channels will be distributed on Samsung TV Plus through a new arrangement that includes a targeted advertising pact.

FilmRise to distribute TV shows, movies through Samsung TV Plus in Europe
FilmRise has inked a deal with Samsung to bring its library of television shows and movies to streamers in Europe.