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Sky announces Tell Them You Love Me doc

Sky has announced that Tell Them You Love Me will launch on Sky Documentaries and streaming service NOW on February 3rd. The Sky Original feature documentary is co-produced with Topic streaming service, and will be distributed by Kino Lorber in North America. The film, which is produced by Louis Theroux’s production company, Mindhouse, and directed by […]

January 15, 2024

UK Government responds to NFT/blockchain report

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons has published the Government response to its report on the risks to sport and culture of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and the blockchain. The report, published in October 2023, warned that the emergence of NFTs in the world of art has led to the […]

January 12, 2024By Colin Mann

Viaplay renews UFC rights in Nordics

Viaplay Group has extended its exclusive rights to show UFC in four Nordic countries in a new multi-year agreement. MMA fans in Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Norway can look forward to more than 40 live UFC events on the Viaplay streaming service each year, including all UFC numbered events and Fight Nights. Viaplay’s next UFC […]

January 12, 2024

TrillerTV acquires UK rights for AFC Asian Cup Qatar

TrillerTV, the streaming service formerly known as FITE, has announced the exclusive acquisition of broadcasting rights for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 in the UK & Ireland. The deal makes all 51 games available live as part of the TrillerTV+ subscription. The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 features the best talent from the top […]

January 12, 2024

Apple TV+ orders MLS docuseries

Apple TV+ and Major League Soccer (MLS) have announced an all-access docuseries exploring the unpredictable world of football in North America, produced in partnership with filmmakers Box to Box Films (Apple’s Make or Break, Formula 1: Drive to Survive). The new eight-part, panoramic documentary event, currently in production, offers both fans and new audiences a […]

January 12, 2024

Australian Open on ESPN in US

ESPN is bringing tennis fans in North America every match from every round of the 2024 Australian Open live from Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia. Exclusive coverage begins on January 13th with coverage across ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ which will include all matches from all 15 courts – with every match streaming live […]

January 12, 2024

DStv to screen AFCON matches

MultiChoice and its DStv pay-TV operation has secured access to the African Cup (AFCON). The football tournament kicks off in the Cote- d’Ivoire on January 13th, and now viewers in Nigeria and other African countries can view the coverage as part of their DStv subscriptions. MultiChoice said it had reached “a commercially viable agreement” with […]

January 11, 2024By Chris Forrester

Top gaming, live streaming trends revealed

Vertically-integrated, digital media, entertainment and technology company GameSquare Holdings, in conjunction with its wholly-owned analytics and business intelligence platform Stream Hatchet, has published its annual gaming and esports Trends Report “Live streaming is a powerful driving force in the evolution of the creator economy,” says Justin Kenna, CEO of GameSquare. “Our 2024 trends report validates […]

January 11, 2024

The seamless blend of classic thrills and modern convenience

Imagine the clinking of coins, the bright flashing lights and the cheer of the crowd when someone hits the jackpot. The essence of a casino is unmistakable. But as we move through the 21st century, Digital Whiskers explores how the  traditional casino experience is getting a significant upgrade. Now, with a simple click, people can […]

January 11, 2024

UK Government responds to AI and IP report

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons has published the Government response to its second report on connected tech, which highlighted concerns from across the creative industries about allowing the developers of AI to mine private intellectual property for profit without sharing with the original creators. The response confirms that […]

January 11, 2024By Colin Mann