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Presto to Shut Down in January 2017
The subscription video service Presto will shut down in January 2017, after Seven West Media announced its plan to sell its Presto share to Foxtel. Presto fans are encouraged to subscribe to the revamped Foxtel Play in December, gaining access to all the content Foxtel has to offer at a flexible price.
Trial Foxtel Now: Free 30 Days Platinum HD + Live Streaming TV
Looking to subscribe to Foxtel? The telco is currently running an offer you can’t refuse. New subscribers get the chance to try all the channels Foxtel has to offer free for an entire month. Plus, there are no lock-in contracts or installation costs to worry about.
Score Live Updates and Video Replays with Fox Sports’ Super App
Fox Sports has recently launched an app that offers sports fans an exciting and comprehensive sporting experience in the palm of their hand. The Fox Sports App will provide users with extensive video highlights, live scores, enhanced statistics and analysis, fixtures and results, breaking news, and exclusive editorial features.
Fox Sports and Seven Get AFL Rights Following Record $2.5bn Deal
Fox Sports and Seven Network have tied up the rights for the AFL from 2017 to the end of 2022 for a record breaking $2.508bn. Meanwhile, Telstra retains the digital rights for the sport.
Stan to Stream all Episodes of Friends, iZombie, The West Wing, and More
Stan and Warner Bros. International Television Distribution announced an exclusive multi-year licensing agreement that will add hundreds of hours of content to the streaming service – including five first-run TV shows, blockbuster movies, popular catalogue titles and the entire 10 seasons of Friends.
Nine Retains NRL Rights in Five Year Deal
Nine Entertainment Co. has executed an agreement for premium National Rugby League (NRL) rights for the 2018 to 2022 seasons. The deal costs Nine $185m per year, including contra.
Telstra TV to Launch in September and Bring Stan, Netflix and Presto in One Place
Good news from Telstra: the telco giant partnered up with Roku and will launch a new service, Telstra TV, in September. Streaming will become even easier, since Telstra plans to offer users access to several local streaming services - Stan, Netflix, and Presto - in one place.
The Mysteries of Laura, Starring Debra Messing, to Premiere on Nine
On the lookout for a new series? Emmy Award winner Debra Messing stars as Laura Diamond in The Mysteries of Laura, where she plays a brilliant detective whose life is spiraling out of control. The show is scheduled to premiere next week on Nine.
Apple Announces Apple Music: Launch date, features and more
The announcement of Apple Music launches in just a few weeks, on June 30th. Proving all those rumours true, Apple Music leverages the vast content library of Apple’s iTunes Store and combines it with the music-fan-focused “curation” behind Beats Music
Do You Share Your Netflix Password? You’re Not Alone!
A recent study showed that 11 percent of US Netflix users are using an account that’s paid for by someone else, with number jumping over 22 percent in the 18-24 age group.
Netflix to Reboot Top Gear. Get Ready for… House of Cars?
Rumor has it that former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson won’t be out of work for much longer. Netflix is interested in rebooting the famous Top Gear series and, according to Daily Mirror, Clarkson already has a name for the new show: House of Cars.
Game of Thrones Sets New Piracy Record (Yes, Again)
Despite HBO’s continuing efforts to keep Game of Thrones fans happy, the hit show is still setting records when it comes to piracy. This week’s episode, Kill the Boy, became the most quickly illegally downloaded show in TV history.
