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BFBS to broadcast Betfred Challenge Cup matches

BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service) will join the BBC and The Sportsman as an official broadcast partner for the Betfred Challenge Cup, bringing live coverage of first-round matches involving UK Armed Forces teams to service personnel worldwide. The action kicks off on January 10th, with the British Army taking on Wests Warriors live from Aldershot, […]

January 9, 2026

Australia: Ashes sets viewing record on Kayo Sports

The 2025/26 Ashes series has recorded the highest average audience of any Test series on Kayo Sports, and across all Foxtel Group platforms in Australia.The series, which saw Australia  thump England, 4-1, also recorded 1.3 billion minutes streamed, making it the most streamed ever on Kayo Sports, and across all Foxtel Group platforms. Kayo Sports audiences […]

January 9, 2026

New Zealand leads rapid progression of instant withdrawals in online entertainment

Money is finally moving as fast as the shows are streamed across New Zealand. As financial technology blends with the media world, local platforms are shifting their focus toward on-demand payouts to give audiences greater control over their funds. This article breaks down the infrastructure that enables instant transactions. Audiences now expect digital earnings to […]

January 9, 2026

BBC expands pay model to BBC App in US

BBC Studios has extended the pay model experience and access to the BBC App in the US. Priced at $49.99 per year (or $8.99 per month), subscribers receive unlimited access to the BBC’s catalogue of documentary series and films, as well as BBC’s global news and reporting – including full-length news articles and feature stories, […]

January 8, 2026

FIFA, TikTok sign Preferred Platform deal for World Cup

FIFA and TikTok have announced an agreement that aims to bring football fans even closer to the action and excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026 this summer. TikTok, the popular social media platform for mobile video content, will become FIFA’s first-ever Preferred Platform. This will lead to an enhanced level of collaboration and integration, […]

January 8, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Forecast: 2026 to see biggest domestic box office since Covid

After a year that ultimately did not perform the way most of the industry expected, 2025 closed with little to no meaningful improvement over the year prior, reports Cinelytic – the AI-driven data analytics platform for the entertainment industry. Domestic box office (DBO) totals once again landed at roughly $8.6 billion (€7.3bn), marking the second […]

January 8, 2026

ITV Studios, TVNZ renew content deal

ITV Studios and Television New Zealand (TVNZ) have announced the renewal of their longstanding exclusive content partnership. The multi-year deal, brokered by Augustus Dulgaro, EVP, Asia Pacific at ITV Studios, Harry Seward, Senior Sales Manager and Anthony Sonego, Senior Legal Manager, ensures TVNZ remains the home of ITV Studios’ catalogue of drama, non-scripted and entertainment […]

January 8, 2026

Netflix now home to WWE library in US

Netflix and WWE have announced an expansion to their long-term partnership that will see the streaming service become the home of WWE’s extensive library in the US. The move follows the expiration of WWE’s deal with Peacock. Effective immediately, Netflix is the US home for WWE’s complete back-catalogue of Premium Live Events (PLE) – prior […]

January 8, 2026By Nik Roseveare

BYD, Mediawan creation partnership

BYD and Mediawan are combining their expertise to facilitate the funding and development of content. The partnership will encompass several key aspects First, the two companies will develop collaborations that integrate the BYD brand in various ways across Mediawan Group productions. This includes featuring BYD vehicles in upcoming flagship projects, such as the recently announced […]

January 8, 2026

Junior Eurovision Song Contest sets social media records

The 23rd Junior Eurovision Song Contest proved popular with young audiences around the world, surpassing 100 million views on TikTok for the first time and setting new records on Instagram and Facebook, reports the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). Broadcast on December 13th 2025, the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025 reached 16 million viewers across 14 […]

January 8, 2026