Premium video distribution and monetisation specialist Endeavor Streaming and the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), the primary sanctioning body for the sport of drag racing in the United States, have agreed a multi-year partnership, leading with the upgrade of NHRA’s OTT platform NHRA.tv. The new service is available for sign-ups. In addition to enhancing NHRA.tv, […]
On February 26th, boxing fans in the UK and Ireland will be able to tune in to the matchup between Jake ‘The Problem Child’ Paul and Tommy ‘TNT’ Fury, exclusively live on BT Sport Box Office. The fight, which takes place in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, has been two years in the making. Having entered the […]
International pay-TV operator and UK based broadcaster, African Movie Channel, has launched its FAST channel, Nolly Africa HD on US based platforms, Local Now and TheGrio, in a new partnership with Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group (AMG). Nolly Africa HD is a 24-hour Nollywood channel showing curated Nollywood movies, series, talk shows and other unscripted content, […]
CBC News has announced David Cochrane as the new host of CBC News Network’s flagship daily political programme, Power & Politics. Familiar to audiences as a regular guest host and reporter on the show, Cochrane will now bring his political reporting experience and engaging interviewing style to the role of permanent host, effective immediately. Power […]
ITV’s Head of Drama Polly Hill has commissioned a six-part mystery drama, After the Flood, produced by multi award winning Manchester based executive producer Nicola Shindler and her team at Quay Street Productions in association with ITV Studios. The drama is written by BAFTA nominated writer and actor Mick Ford who is known for his […]
Kaboos, the Starzplay original horror series produced in partnership with Image Nation Abu Dhabi, has broken viewership records for the streaming platform within 48 hours of the first two episodes premiering. Since its release, Kaboos has uplifted acquisitions to Starzplay, with many new users watching Kaboos immediately upon subscription, lifting engagement within the platform by […]
Viaplay will premiere its first Dutch film, a comedy set around a Christmas dinner where nothing goes as planned, in late 2023. Jacqueline Blom (‘Black Widow’), René van Zinnicq Bergman (‘Smeris’), Georgina Verbaan (‘Klem‘), Barbara Sloesen (‘Something About Love’), Kiefer Zwart (‘Good Times, Bad Times’) and Stefanie van Leersum (‘Woensel West’) in the leading roles, […]
M2A Media, experts in cloud-based live video solutions, has announced the collaboration between Amazon Web Services (AWS), Videon, Singular.live, TAG Video Systems and Spalk in a first-of-its-kind, multi-vendor proof of concept demonstrating how next-generation hybrid cloud technologies are pushing the boundaries of traditional live broadcast workflows. The video innovators came together during the London-based roadshow, […]
The new limited series A Small Light focuses on the inspiring, real-life story of Miep Gies, who played a critical role in hiding Anne Frank and her family during the Nazi occupation in Amsterdam. Disney+ has announced that the series, produced by ABC Signature and Keshet Studios, will premiere on May 2nd on Disney+ in […]
Transatlantic Talent Management Company, YMU, has announced the strategic appointment of prominent media and advertising executive Linda Yaccarino to the role of Group Chair. The Group – which holds global offices and specialisms across Entertainment, Music, Sport, Art, Social, Literary and Business Management – is home to some of the most influential talent across the […]