America's Cup graphics stoush splits broadcast partners

America's Cup graphics stoush splits broadcast partners
Staff reporters
A copyright dispute is causing huge strain in relations between New Zealand and European broadcast partners for the America's Cup.NZ broadcast software developer Animation Research Ltd effectively punished its European broadcast partners with a one-day ban on use of its software.That meant the second day of racing in the Prada Challenger's Cup lost much viewer appeal for international non-yachties.International broadcasts are the main remaining commercial opportunity left to the NZ Cup defence after covid-19 prevented all but a few inte...

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