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Sky Studios Elstree expansion approved

Planning approval has been granted for the expansion of Sky Studios Elstree, Sky’s film and TV studio, financed and developed by L&G. The approval, which would allow a further 10 stages to the complex in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, unlocks development that is expected to create over 2,000 jobs and attract £2 billion (€2.2bn) of production investment to the UK […]

September 22, 2025By Nik Roseveare

ITV launches anniversary pop-up FAST channel

ITVX is opening up a world of archive ITV footage for viewers to revel in to mark ITV’s 70th anniversary – including previously unseen versions of enduring entertainment shows, classic comedy, new archive content and hours of full-length ITV news coverage of historic news events. From now until the end of the year, viewers seeking […]

September 22, 2025

Pluto TV expands horror offering; fan survey

Pluto TV, the free streaming television service, has announced the launch of its ‘House of Horror’ campaign, a multi-market initiative celebrating the horror genre with an expansion of content, channels, and fan experiences. The service has over 100 horror-themed channels available in October as it builds towards Halloween – with over 1,200 hours of fresh content […]

September 22, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Interactive online slots technology trends in advanced television platforms

The living room screen—not so long ago just a place for streaming sitcoms or reruns—has been quietly picking up a new identity: a gateway for interactive gaming. Online slots, in particular, seem to be nudging other formats aside, picking up speed when it comes to new gadgets and platforms. It’s not just mindless spinning and […]

September 22, 2025

DirecTV app on Vizio Smart TVs in US

DirecTV has announced the availability of the DirecTV app on VIZIO Smart TVs. Available immediately, customers across the US can access the DirecTV app directly on their VIZIO Smart TVs. The DirecTV app allows users to dive into live sports and news and explore a library of over 100,000 on-demand shows and movies. Plus, the […]

September 22, 2025

FIFA+ FAST Channel on ScreenHits TV

FIFA+ and ScreenHits TV have announced the upcoming launch of the FIFA+ FAST Channel on ScreenHits TV’s streaming and in-car entertainment platform. The channel will debut on October 1st and will be available to fans around the world. It will offer access to a range of football content across a selection of vehicles, including certain […]

September 22, 2025

FIS, Infront sign international rights deal

The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) and Infront have finalised an exclusive distribution agreement for the international distribution of media rights to the FIS World Championships in the FIS Disciplines Alpine, Nordic, Snowboard, Freestyle & Freeski and Ski Flying for the period 2026 through to 2029. For the first time, the media rights to […]

September 22, 2025

TikTok, La Liga renew partnership

TikTok and La Liga, the Spanish football league, have announced the renewal of their partnership agreement, maintaining the platform’s role as a priority partner for innovation in digital content for the competition. The renewal of the agreement will see La Liga continue to offer exclusive content designed specifically for TikTok’s ecosystem – including key moments […]

September 19, 2025

QVC UK launches on Great!

QVC UK and Great!, the free-to-air TV network owned by Narrative Entertainment, have launched a collaboration to bring QVC UK content to connected TV (CTV) audiences and expand the profile of the recently relaunched Great! brand. QVC UK’s live shopping content will appear on Great! digital services. Additionally, QVC UK’s short-form video content will feature […]

September 19, 2025

Mega Movie Weekend back for September

Mega Movie Weekend has returned, running from September 19th-21st featuring digital movies at promotional prices. to help audiences build their digital libraries. The campaign runs across key retailers, including Prime Video, Sky Store, the Apple TV app, Rakuten TV, Virgin Media and EE TV Store, with prices starting at £2.99. Titles available in the latest […]

September 19, 2025