Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Netflix snags classic BBC shows in UK deal]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/20/netflix-snags-classic-bbc-shows-in-uk-deal/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/20/netflix-snags-classic-bbc-shows-in-uk-deal/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/20/netflix-snags-classic-bbc-shows-in-uk-deal/#comments Netflix's British charm offensive continues, in preparation for its launch in there early next year. The latest signing is with BBC Worldwide and offers up classic BBC shows like Torchwood, Spooks and Fawlty Towers in return for an undisclosed sum deposited into the public broadcaster's coffers. The license only covers streaming rights to viewers in the UK and Ireland, but Netflix US already has some of the BBC's back catalog and iPlayer should hopefully bring fresher material our way soon. PR after the break.

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Netflix snags classic BBC shows in UK deal originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Dec 2011 05:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>BBCBBC showsBBC WorldwideBbcShowsBbcWorldwideBritish IslesBritishIslesdigital licensingdigital rightsDigitalLicensingDigitalRightsFawlty TowersFawltyTowershdpostminiIrelandnetflixnetflix UKNetflixUkspooksstreamingtorchwoodTV showsTvShowsUKTue, 20 Dec 2011 05:46:00 EST<![CDATA[BBC brings global iPlayer iPad app to Canada, one step closer to the US]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/01/bbc-brings-global-iplayer-ipad-app-to-canada-one-step-closer-to/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/01/bbc-brings-global-iplayer-ipad-app-to-canada-one-step-closer-to/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/01/bbc-brings-global-iplayer-ipad-app-to-canada-one-step-closer-to/#comments BBC Worldwide isn't quite ready to debut its "global" iPlayer app for the iPad here in the US yet, but now it's a bit closer after updating to v1.2.5 and becoming available in Canada. The app debuted back in July bringing iPlayer streaming access to tablets across Western Europe, before taking its programmes to Australia back in September. It will cost Canadians $8.99 per month for access BBC shows like Fawlty Towers, Whitechapel, and Hustle, but viewers in all 16 territories with access can snag one free episode per day through December 25th. The Hollywood Reporter indicates this is all part of a year long pilot phase with a next step of opening it up to US audiences, so those with patience don't need to put on their snowshoes and move to the Great White North just yet.

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BBC brings global iPlayer iPad app to Canada, one step closer to the US originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleaustraliabbcbbc iplayerBBC WorldwideBbcIplayerBbcWorldwidecanadaglobalhdpostminiipadipad appIpadAppiplayerstreamingtabletThu, 01 Dec 2011 08:59:00 EST<![CDATA[BBC iPlayer will cost 'fewer than $10' a month for international subscribers]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/03/bbc-iplayer-will-cost-fewer-than-10-a-month-for-international/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/03/bbc-iplayer-will-cost-fewer-than-10-a-month-for-international/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/03/bbc-iplayer-will-cost-fewer-than-10-a-month-for-international/#comments As you know, the BBC's iPlayer online video catchup portal is about to strap its boots on and go international via the iPad some time this year, a subscription service which has now been priced at "fewer than $10" per month. That's the word direct from Mark Thompson, director general of the grand old corporation, who also assures us that the global launch is definitely coming in 2011. iPad and Android apps for the iPlayer were recently launched in the BBC's homeland, so the technical requirements have already been fulfilled -- now it's probably just a matter of dotting some Is, crossing some Ts, and making sure Jeremy Clarkson doesn't score you a lawsuit with his outspoken bravado.

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BBC iPlayer will cost 'fewer than $10' a month for international subscribers originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Mar 2011 08:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appbbcbbc globalbbc iplayerbbc worldwideBbcGlobalBbcIplayerBbcWorldwidecontentcostglobalinternationalipadiplayeron demandOnDemandpricepricingtelevisiontvtv catchupTvCatchupukvideo on demandVideoOnDemandvodworldwideThu, 03 Mar 2011 08:31:00 EST<![CDATA[BBC iPlayer to start international rollout with subscription service on iPad]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/02/bbc-iplayer-to-start-international-rollout-with-subscription-ser/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/02/bbc-iplayer-to-start-international-rollout-with-subscription-ser/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/02/bbc-iplayer-to-start-international-rollout-with-subscription-ser/#comments BBC.com managing director Luke Bradley-Jones has dropped some knowledge on the TV-loving world by revealing that the iPlayer's global launch will be on a "pure paid subscription model," which will be followed by partnerships with advertisers on "free" sections of the British TV catchup service. The US is specifically named as one of the first new markets for the venture that is expected to go live in the middle of next year. In addition to knowing you'll have to shell out to get your fix of Top Gear, Doctor Who and, erm, The Foods that Make Billions, you'll also want to be aware that the first platform for the iPlayer outside the UK will be none other than Apple's iPad. What is it with Brits and the iPad?

BBC iPlayer to start international rollout with subscription service on iPad originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Dec 2010 03:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleapple ipadAppleIpadbbcbbc worldwidebbc.comBbcWorldwidecommercialdigital tv summitDigitalTvSummitinternationalipadiplayerluke bradley-jonesLukeBradley-joneson demandOnDemandstreamingstreaming tvStreamingTvsubscriptiontelevisiontvukunited kingdomUnitedKingdomvideo on demandVideoOnDemandvodThu, 02 Dec 2010 03:39:00 EST<![CDATA[BBC iPlayer going international next year, will be either fee- or ad-supported]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/09/bbc-iplayer-going-international-next-year-will-be-either-fee-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/09/bbc-iplayer-going-international-next-year-will-be-either-fee-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/09/bbc-iplayer-going-international-next-year-will-be-either-fee-o/#comments The BBC's iPlayer video-on-demand service has been an unqualified success since its rollout back in 2007 and now it's taking the next logical step in expanding its reach: it's going global. Such is the word from John Smith, the generically named head of BBC Worldwide, who sees the international market for British shows as "under-exploited" and wants to see the iPlayer opened up beyond the Queen's home isles. Of course, since continental Europeans and North Americans aren't subject to the same backbreaking TV license fee, there'll be a new commercial element to the service, though the Beeb's bigwigs have yet to figure out if that means users will have to pay a levy or put up with some ads. Either way, we've got quite a few eager iPlayer viewers on our own staff, so we imagine whenever and however the switch does get flipped, it'll be welcomed by all.

BBC iPlayer going international next year, will be either fee- or ad-supported originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Nov 2010 08:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apparently having worked out its issues over control, we've got even more BBC news for you with word that some of its programming is coming to Xbox Live and Zune Marketplace in the U.S. No word whether they'll be available in HD, but Torchwood, Dr. Who, Primeval, Top Gear and more are going to be online. Of course, the PS3 and Wii both have iPlayer access (and in the UK users can download videos and play through their consoles) but to get playback here without subscribing to BBC America HD, the Xbox 360 could be a good choice.

Update: It looks like the videos are already up with the BBC America branding, with Torchwood and Robin Hood both 720p HDTV ready.

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BBC Worldwide content coming to U.S. Xbox Live, Zune Marketplace originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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