Specialist film and TV PR consultancy Percy & Warren has revealed the findings of its pre-budget survey of UK film and television producers. Across the sector there is concern and uncertainty mixed in with a degree of hope for the future for the production industry ahead of the October 30th budget. The survey results shed […]
ITV has agreed a new four-year record deal with The FA as they will continue to be the home of the Lionesses from 2025-2029. The deal will see the broadcaster air all of the England senior women’s teams qualifying fixtures for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 and UEFA Women’s Euro 2029, as well as […]
The results of a joint study between Hub Entertainment Research and the Advertising Research Foundation (ARF) fielded as part of Hub’s annual Decoding The Default survey found significant differences between liberals and conservatives in which entertainment TV shows they find appealing. Study highlights include: The TV viewing audience is almost equally split between liberals and […]
Almost half of Gen Z (48 per cent) in the UK are too scared to watch horror films, while 77 per cent just don’t like the genre, according to a survey by research and insights agency, Perspectus Global. But, overall, 60 per cent of Brits say they love a good horror flick, with over 40s […]
Following a tender process BBC Studios has retained the contract to produce Blue Peter. The tender was launched in February and, from a field of eligible tenderers, BBC Studios’ bid scored highest against the published criteria. The iconic Children’s series is presented by Abby Cook, Joel Mawhinney and Shini Muthukrishan. The contract is for two […]
Starz and YouTube TV have announced the extension of their partnership through a multi-year deal that includes additional bundling opportunities, special offers and more. Starz, known for its programming, original series and movies, continues to drive culture through its inclusive storytelling for, by, and about women and underrepresented audiences. As a leading destination for video […]
Extreme H, the hydrogen-powered motorsport championship, has announced a three-year US broadcast agreement with Fox Sports. Following the success of Extreme E, the electric off-road racing series, Extreme H will pioneer hydrogen technology in motorsport, setting a new standard for sustainability in racing. FS1 and FS2 have been a key broadcast provider of Extreme E […]
Veritone, a specialist in building human-centered enterprise AI solutions, has announced it will manage and monetise the content library of Court TV. Court TV, the multiplatform television network known for its live coverage of some the most compelling trials in the US, boasts an archive of legal content that dates to the channel’s founding in […]
Channel 4 reports that is has trebled its YouTube full episode UK views in 2024 – driven by the likes of Untold, Hollyoaks, Murder Case: The Digital Detectives and Football Cops – leading the way in reaching digital natives on new platforms while building on its status as the fastest-growing streamer this year. Its social output […]
A report reveals YouTube emerging as the dominant platform for sport news. According to the 2024 State of Sports Media report by Harker Bos Group’s Crowd React Media, YouTube boasts a 90 per cent reach among sports fans in the US, solidifying its position as the go-to destination for sports news, highlights, and analysis. The […]