Advanced Television

Survey: 1 in 3 adult content viewers exposed to violent videos

Research from the BBFC reveals that one in three adult content viewers have been exposed to violent or abusive content online in the last three months. In a survey of 2,021 adults who had accessed adult content online, over half (58 per cent) expressed concern about the levels of violence or abuse depicted.  The concerning […]

June 24, 2025

Netflix: “Squid Game is the world’s biggest TV show”

When Squid Game premiered on Netflix in 2021, it quickly became a global phenomenon that transcended language barriers, shaped cultural conversation and broke records, with the streaming platform now referring to it as “the world’s biggest TV show”. Ahead of the third and final season, which debuts on June 27th, Netflix has shared some insights […]

June 24, 2025

ITV Studios partners with Paprika Studios

ITV Studios has announced at NATPE Budapest a strategic partnership with Paprika Studios, an independent production company in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Paprika Studios will exclusively represent six of ITV Studios’ top non-scripted formats across seven key markets: Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia. The six titles Paprika Studios will represent […]

June 24, 2025

BBC confirms Gladiators Celebrity Special

The Sheffield arena is ready for battle once again as Gladiators is set to return in 2026 for another season on the BBC, plus a brand-new Celebrity Special. Bradley and Barney Walsh will once again oversee proceedings as the gladiators Apollo, Athena, Bionic, Comet, Cyclone, Diamond, Dynamite, Electro, Fire, Fury, Giant, Hammer, Legend, Nitro, Phantom, […]

June 24, 2025

IBC debuts Future Tech and new innovation features; TikTok and Sky Deutschland join line-up

IBC2025 is poised to lead the global conversation on media and entertainment (M&E) innovation when it brings the industry’s creative, technology, and business communities to the RAI Amsterdam on 12-15 September. Industry players from 170 countries will converge on this year’s show to connect, collaborate and unlock business opportunities – with a sharpened focus on […]

June 24, 2025

ACOME Group seeks accelerated growth with new strategic plan

French cabling solutions expert ACOME Group has launched a new strategy – Connect to 2030 by Acome Group – to guide the Group through its next developmental phase. The strategic plan, which spans the telecommunications, automotive and construction markets, aims to improve ACOME’s ability to address rising customer demands. It is built on three core […]

June 24, 2025

The Chosen Season 5 to stream internationally on Prime Video in July

After announcing the release of Season 5 of the global phenomenon The Chosen on Prime Video on June 15th in the US, The Chosen: Last Supper (Season 5) has been confirmed to stream internationally in select territories from July 13th. The Chosen: Last Supper (Season 5) will debut in three parts over three weeks on […]

June 24, 2025

EVS opens Rocky Mountain Hub in Denver, Colorado

EVS, a provider of live video technology for broadcast and new media productions, has announced the strategic expansion of its North American operations with the grand opening of a new regional hub in Denver, Colorado. This significant investment underscores EVS’s commitment to enhancing customer engagement, driving innovation, and expanding its presence across North America’s diverse […]

June 24, 2025

Star-studded 2025 Into Film Awards shines a light on next generation of filmmakers

The UK’s film future was centre stage on June 24th as Into Film, the UK’s leading charity for film in education, announced the winners of the 2025 Into Film Awards at a star-studded ceremony at ODEON Luxe Leicester Square. Hosted by actor, presenter and author Rose Ayling-Ellis MBE, the event honoured the most inspiring and […]

June 24, 2025

£75m boost for UK production

The UK Government has unveiled a major investment package in the UK’s film and TV industry that it says will open doors for young talent from all backgrounds and secure the nation’s position as a world-leading production hub. The Screen Growth Package, worth £75 million (€87.9m), forms a central pillar of the forthcoming Creative Industries […]

June 23, 2025By Colin Mann