The HbbTV Association has published version 2.0.5 of its core specification, marking a key step in the evolution of the HbbTV standard. The specification was approved at the latest meeting of the HbbTV Steering Group. HbbTV 2.0.5 is an incremental update to HbbTV 2.0.4, published in 2024, and represents a significant technical advancement for hybrid […]
Banijay Entertainment has confirmed Banijay Media Germany (part of Banijay Germany) has entered a partnership with football entertainment creator Diyar Acar. The collaboration will focus on the strategic development of Acar’s cross-platform format brands, marketing efforts, and local and international distribution. The partnership complements Banijay Entertainment’s ongoing activities in the digital landscape from the launch […]
This summer, DAZN will be the only platform broadcasting all 104 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Italy. Stefano Azzi, CEO of DAZN Italy, commented: “Broadcasting all FIFA World Cup matches in Italy is a historic milestone for DAZN. The 2026 edition – the first to feature a record number of 48 teams […]
Begin, a UAE-based OTT streaming platform, has secured exclusive digital rights to the Indian Super League across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain for the ongoing 2026 season. The single-year agreement grants Begin exclusive live digital coverage of the ISL in the four territories, strengthening the platform’s sports portfolio across the Gulf region. The […]
Samsung TV Plus and and V10 Entertainment have announced a multi-year partnership with MotoAmerica that will bring viewers in across 30 countries every live race of the 2026-2027 seasons. The 84th running of the Daytona 200 begins on March 6th on the Samsung TV Network (STN), followed by the debut of MotoAmericaTV, the exclusive Samsung […]
An estimated 32.6 million people watched US President Donald Trump deliver the 2026 State of the Union address on February 24th, according to Nielsen. The data showed that Trump’s biggest share of the audience were ages 55 and above (drawing 23.6 million). The speech attracted 5.96 million viewers aged 35-54 and 2.05 million viewers aged […]
Prime Video continues its exclusive coverage of top Tuesday night Champions League action with Newcastle United vs Barcelona on March 10th. Coverage of the first legg, Round of 18 fixture begins at 18:30 GMT with kick-off at 20:00. The match will be available live on Prime Video in the UK and Ireland at no additional cost to Prime […]
UK public service broadcasters are making attempts to persuade the government to expand the list of sports crown jewels – the core sporting events protected for free-to-air (FTA) TV. A plea from the BBC to add the Six Nations Championship to the group of events that must be offered to terrestrial channels was rejected in […]
beIN Asia Pacific and Formula 1 have announced an extension of their partnership which will see beIN Sports continue to exclusively broadcast Formula 1 racing to fans in ten territories across Asia through the 2030 season. Under the agreement, viewers in Brunei, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Timor-Leste can […]
Following the BAFTAs ceremony on February 22nd, analysis from the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) has revealed a widening gap between box office success and critical acclaim in the UK over the last four decades. Analysing nearly 37 years of BBFC age rating data – ranging back to 1989 when the 12 age rating […]