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TVP launches FTA platform on ASTRA
The public Polish television Telewizja Polska SA (TVP) launched a free-to-air platform on ASTRA on 15th September 2009. TVP has therefore extended its satellite capacity contracts for the use of two transponders at ASTRA’s main orbital position 19.2 degrees East. TVP has been using this capacity since 2005. TVP is the largest public TV broadcaster in Central and Eastern Europe. ››
Amazonas 2 satellite is integrated for launch
Ariane 5’s payload fairing is hoisted into position for installation over Amazonas 2 in the satellite staging area of the Spaceport’s Final Assembly Building. Final payload integration is underway for Arianespace’s fifth Ariane 5 mission of 2009, with the Amazonas 2 telecommunications satellite now encapsulated in its payload fairing. ››
Animal Planet HD in CYFRA+
On 16th of September 2009, subscribers of the satellite platform CYFRA+ have gained an access to Animal Planet HD. Until 11th of November channel can be viewed by all subscribers of the platform with has at least one HD option activated. This is the ninth high-definition channel available in CYFRA+, other ones include: CANAL+ Film HD, CANAL+ Sport HD, National Geographic Channel HD, HBO HD, Filmbox HD, MTVNHD, Eurosport HD and Eurosport 2 HD. ››
BSkyB with Champions League 2009-2012 rights
- 2008-03-18 23:10:28 / Anita Dąbek/Rafał Tomasiak
- last update: 2008-03-18 23:11:48
- source: dtg
UEFA has announced that a major package of UEFA Champions League rights for 2009-2012 season in the United Kingdom is awarded to BSkyB. UEFA received offers for the various packages from several of Britain's major broadcasters.
After the first round of bidding, BSkyB became a 'clear winner' for a number of rights packages including exclusive coverage of all live matches plus highlights on Tuesday and all games on Wednesday. BSkyB package also includes simultaneous coverage of the UEFA Champions League final and UEFA Super Cup as well as highlights, delayed matches and football magazines.
The rights will be utilized by all broadcast platforms ensuring large audiences in the UK. Sky Sports 1, 2 and 3, Sky Sports Xtra and Sky Sports HD1, HD2 and HD3 will continue to show live games. Additionally, fans in the UK will have the opportunity to watch Sky Sports 1, 2, 3 and Sky Sports News games on the internet via skysports.com and on mobile via Sky Mobile TV.
