Advanced Television

Mediapro, BBC Studios partner on Famous Five series

The Mediapro Studio has announced an agreement with BBC Studios to partner on the upcoming The Famous Five series. The production partnership includes rights to distribute in Spain, Portugal and Latin America. The Famous Five is based on the classic young adult novels by English author Enid Blyton. The series is co-created and produced by […]

December 22, 2023

M7 distributes new RTL Hungary channels

Luxembourg-based M7 Group, owned by Canal+ Group, has extended its long-standing partnership with CLT-UFA HBD for the satellite distribution of four new linear TV channels. Following the agreement, M7 Platform Services is now providing RTL Hungary with a full-service satellite distribution solution for Kölyökklub (Kid’s Club), Moziklub (Cinema Club), Sorozatklub (Serial Club) and RTL OTTHON […]

December 22, 2023

ITV launches The Winter King with Burger King stunt

ITVX and Burger King UK have joined forces to bring the historical drama The Winter King to life. Following the much-anticipated launch of the series on December 21st, ITV surprised a lucky customer with their Burger King UK x Winter King Banquet, delivered by a knight in shining armour who looks suspiciously like a Deliveroo […]

December 22, 2023

CommScope enters UK retail Wi-Fi router market

CommScope, a specialist in home networks solutions, has announced its entry into the UK retail Wi-Fi router market with the launch of its ARRIS SURFboard mAX and ARRIS SURFboard mAX Dash whole home mesh systems. Leveraging the success of the US-based ARRIS SURFboard retail home networking product suite, CommScope Home Networks is introducing the following […]

December 22, 2023

HITS NOW launching on Astro

Starting January 10th 2024, the HITS NOW channel will be available to Astro viewers in Malaysia on Channel 702.  HITS NOW is the latest addition to Astro’s line up of Rewind Network’s offerings alongside the existing HITS and HITS MOVIES channels available on their service. All Astro customers will be able to watch a free preview […]

December 22, 2023

Max orders Chasing Flavor

Celebrity chef and best-selling author Carla Hall will take Max viewers on a global adventure to explore the roots of popular dishes within American food culture on the original Max series Chasing Flavor. Beginning on February 1st 2024, Max subcribers can follow along as Hall’s curiosity about some of America’s most delicious dishes from chicken […]

December 22, 2023

Japanese, British and Irish racing industries create Committee

The Japanese, British and Irish horseracing industries have announced the creation of a new Joint Cooperation Committee. Its purpose is to forge and develop innovative initiatives and working practices for the benefit of the sport. The Committee will serve as a formal platform for British and Irish horseracing to engage with their counterparts in Japan […]

December 22, 2023

Stumble Guys adds new Tetris-inspired course

Stumble Guys is adding another new way to play as the Tetrimino shapes from the world-famous Tetris game are used to create an all-new level mechanic in the frenetic and highly social party battle royale game. In addition to the new course, Tetris-themed cosmetics and flair will be rotating and fitting in perfectly throughout the […]

December 22, 2023

WBD and Paramount in merger talks

Studio giants Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) and Paramount Global are in early merger talks according to reports. A resultant deal would create a company with a market value of some $38bn (€34.7bn). It is understood that WBD President & CEO David Zaslav and Paramount CEO Bob Bakish discussed a possible deal over lunch in New […]

December 21, 2023By Colin Mann

Forecast: Studio SVoDs profitable within 18 months

A significant turnaround for studio direct streaming is just around the corner with all major studio streaming divisions (excluding sports operations) set to turn a consistent profit within 18 months, the latest research from Ampere Analysis suggests. The shift to profitability has wide-ranging implications for content production and the wider entertainment landscape with a reversal […]

December 21, 2023