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8 Lions, Lupus Films partner on YouTube distribution

8 Lions Entertainment, the specialist digital studio focused on scaling IP on YouTube, has partnered with Lupus Films, a UK independent animation studio, to launch, manage and grow the global YouTube presence of preschool animated series The Hive. 8 Lions will oversee YouTube distribution strategy, channel launch and management, audience development, localisation, and long-term optimisation […]

February 9, 2026

Spain: DAZN scores 2026 FIFA World Cup rights

DAZN has secured the exclusive rights to broadcast the entire 2026 FIFA World Cup on pay-TV in Spain. The sports streaming platform will become the only service in the country to show all matches of the tournament in full. “DAZN, the leading global sports entertainment platform, will exclusively distribute the GRUP MEDIAPRO channel on pay […]

February 6, 2026From David Del Valle in Madrid

S4C expands Six Nations coverage with YouTube

S4C, the Welsh language broadcaster, has confirmed that Wales’ U20 Six Nations matches will be streamed live on YouTube, alongside the channel’s usual television and digital coverage on S4C Clic and BBC iPlayer. The move is an addition to S4C’s newly agreed four-year deal with Six Nations Rugby. Under the agreement, S4C will show all […]

February 6, 2026

8 on set lighting habits that improve talent comfort

Even with great fixtures, comfort on set often comes down to habits. Small tweaks can reduce eye strain, cut heat fatigue, and help talent stay relaxed during long shooting days. Lighting colour affects thermal comfort, and different hues shift how warm or cool people feel. So, comfort is not just about brightness. It is about […]

February 6, 2026

Sony Pictures Networks India focuses on shared viewing

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has announced that it is placing renewed emphasis on shared viewing. By reimagining game shows and reality television, the company says it will be “transforming formats once seen as traditional into powerful unifiers that bring Indian families across generations back to the living room”. As content consumption fragments across platforms, […]

February 6, 2026

Telemundo Puerto Rico FAST channel launches in US

NBCUniversal Local’s Telemundo Station Group has announced Telemundo Puerto Rico – a FAST channel featuring Telemundo Puerto Rico / WKAQ’s original entertainment and news programming – is available now in the mainland US on The Roku Channel, with additional streaming services and connected TV platforms to be announced soon.  “WKAQ has a tremendous legacy serving […]

February 6, 2026

Data: Film, TV production contributed £5.8bn to UK economy in 2025

Official statistics from the British Film Institute (BFI) show inward investment film and high-end TV (HETV) titles contributing £5.8 billion (€6.6bn) to the UK economy in 2025, fuelled by Hollywood productions. The 2025 inward investment production statistics, up from £5 billion in 2024, which BFI said demonstrates “the inherent strength, stability and longer-term sustainability of […]

February 5, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Data: News takes record share of UK radio listening

News Broadcasting has achieved another set of standout RAJAR results for the survey period ending December 14th 2025. The group, including national brands talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK, Times Radio and Talk, as well as U105 in Northern Ireland, delivered a record market share of 4.5 per cent with 46 million listening hours, up 4.6 per […]

February 5, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Singapore: EPL court order success

The Singapore High Court has ordered internet service providers to block access to a further 47 pirate domains illegally showing English Premier League content, following a successful application by the League. The latest order builds on a series of court decisions secured since the 2018/19 season. To date, nearly 800 infringing domains have been blocked […]

February 5, 2026By Colin Mann

BBC Children’s & Education expanding reach

Parents, children and families are set to have even more ways to watch the best of CBeebies, CBBC and BBC Bitesize, as BBC Children’s & Education announces a series of new launches designed to bring public service content to more young audiences. From libraries to YouTube and to the classrooms, BBC’s children’s content is meeting […]

February 5, 2026