TV shows (and movies, of course) have an unmissable impact on all aspects of pop culture. From the clothes we wear to the art we place in our homes and the communities we create, TV shows have made a genuine and lasting impact on our lives. Bringing our favourite characters into our own worlds allows […]
Japan has scored another major win in its ongoing and collaborative efforts to curb anime piracy, with anti-piracy body CODA (Content Overseas Distribution Association) recently claiming victory over one of the biggest anime pirate websites in Brazil. Earlier in December 2024, CODA announced it was responsible for shutting down the anime piracy website rine.cloud. After […]
December 25th was a record-breaking day for Netflix and the NFL, with an unduplicated audience of nearly 65 million US viewers according to data from Nielsen. Baltimore Ravens vs Houston Texans (24.3 million average minute audience (AMA)) and Kansas City Chiefs vs Pittsburgh Steelers (24.1 million AMA) were the most-streamed NFL games in US history, […]
The finale of celebrated sitcom Gavin and Stacey was the most watched show on Christmas Day, pulling in 12.3 million viewers – beating the series’ last Christmas special five years ago and making it the biggest Christmas Day overnight since 2008. The BBC’s line-up dominated the ratings with ten out of ten of the most […]
AEW (All Elite Wrestling) and ITV have announced an extension of their existing UK rights deal. ITV will continue to show weekly episodes of AEW programming, with AEW Dynamite airing every Friday night and AEW Collision airing every Wednesday night on ITV4 and ITVX. AEW CEO Tony Khan announced last week that the company’s third show, […]
Pop star Beyoncé performed a halftime show during Netflix’s first-ever NFL Christmas Gameday as the Houston Texans hosted the Baltimore Ravens at NRG Stadium live on Netflix. This special performance took place in Beyoncé’s hometown of Houston, Texas, produced by her company, Parkwood Entertainment and Jesse Collins Entertainment. The expansive performance featured a slew of […]
Television is evolving drastically with gamification and social viewing. With audiences demanding more interactivity, traditional passive viewing is evolving into a dynamic engagement model. Gamification of Television: The Next Big Thing? Gamification is introducing game mechanics in non-gaming environments to engage users while helping them achieve their goals. For television, it also means incorporating elements […]
Representation matters. For the disability community, authentic media portrayal isn’t just important, it’s necessary. Stereotypes often overshadow real experiences, missing critical voices. This gap affects not only public perception but policies and everyday lives too. Including people with disabilities in storytelling creates a more accurate narrative. It shapes how society understands ability and fosters equity. […]
Kartoon Studios, the controlling partner of Stan Lee Universe, has announced a global online celebration to honour the 102nd birthday of the legendary Stan Lee on December 28th. This special tribute will feature heartfelt messages from celebrities, close friends, and industry icons who were profoundly impacted by Lee’s creativity, vision, and larger-than-life personality. Stars, producers, […]
The schedule for the Semi-Finals of the Carabao Cup has been confirmed, with the ties to be played across two legs on the weeks commencing January 6th and February 3rd. All ties will be broadcast live on Sky Sports. In addition to this, the first leg of Arsenal v Newcastle (January 7th) and the second […]