AMTC News — 6 Jul 2026 (EN)
In this briefing
WBD makes Tour de France streaming-first
Our top story: Warner Bros. Discovery is turning the Tour de France into another live-sport interface test for HBO Max.
Source: tvbeurope.com ↗
World Cup results and tonight’s fixtures
Norway beat Brazil two one, and England edged Mexico three two. Tonight, Portugal face Spain before the United States meet Belgium.
Smart TV platforms become the new battleground
Retailers media groups and broadcasters are shifting the smart TV fight from panels toward operating systems, ad inventory and viewer data.
Source: broadbandtvnews.com ↗Lumine buys Imagine Communications
Lumine Group is acquiring Imagine Communications, adding channel origination, video networking and advertising technology to its media software portfolio.
Source: broadbandtvnews.com ↗Spain sets a DTT UHD timetable
Spain has opened consultation on its next DTT phase, setting a framework for UHD transition and nationwide retuning.
Source: advanced-television.com ↗BBC chief faces Charter Review MPs
New BBC Director-General Matt Brittin will face MPs next week as Britain debates the corporation’s next Charter settlement.
Source: broadbandtvnews.com ↗Disney TV expands DACH ambitions
Disney Channel will become Disney TV in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, adding more adult-focused programming to free-to-air schedules.
Source: broadbandtvnews.com ↗S4C drama spend travels globally
And finally, S4C says a decade of Welsh drama investment has helped local-language series find international audiences.
Source: advanced-television.com ↗