BSkyB is to continue legal action in the fight to hold on to the 17.9 per cent stake it holds in rival broadcaster ITV. The UK Competition Appeal Tribunal last month upheld an original ruling by the Competition Commission that by holding the stake BSkyB had an adverse impact on the market. But Sky has confirmed that it has lodged an application with the CAT to be given permission to take its appeal further.
If the tribunal rules in its favour, with a decision not expected for several weeks, it would mean the case going on to the Courts of Appeal............................................more

Premiere gets Bundesliga rights

Premiere has won the pay-TV rights to Bundesliga football in Germany, Austria and Switzerland through to the end of the 2012 season. The exclusive deal covers live and highlights rights for cable, satellite and the Internet at a cost of E225 million for in 2009/10 rising to E275 million in 2012/13.
Premiere CEO Mark Williams said he was glad to continue the broadcaster’s 17-year relationship with the Bundesliga.............................................more