With subs and profits up, BSkyB sets 3D TV and signs HBO pact
British Sky Broadcasting reported pre-tax profit of £1.17 billion for the year to the end of June with operating profits in the second quarter up year-on-year by 10% to £855 million on revenue up by 11% to £5.9 billion. It also said it will launch 3D TV on Oct. 1 and announced a deal with HBO to carry the US Pay-TV channel’s entire catalogue including series such as “The Wire”, “The Sopranos”, “Curb Your Enthusiasm”, and Martin Scorsese’s upcoming “Boardwalk Empire” (pictured).
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Apple and Sony set to launch new movie streaming services
The battle for domination of cloud-based home entertainment delivery has heated up as Apple announced a $99 gadget with major movie rentals at $4.99 while Sony expanded its movie and music streaming service and Amazon slashed the price of TV shows and is in discussion with major companies about a proprietary subscription streaming operation.
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