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Disney reveals Women’s Champions League schedule

The UEFA Women’s Champions League 2025/26 kicks off in October, with fans across Europe able to watch every match live on Disney+ as part of their existing subscription. This season introduces the 18-team League Phase format, where each club will play six fixtures against different opponents, with half at home and half away. The top […]

September 25, 2025

India: Prime Video to stream New Zealand’s home cricket season

Prime Video in India has announced that it will live-stream matches from New Zealand’s 2025-26 home season. From October 1st through to March 2026, Prime members in India will be able to watch the men’s and women’s team, in action across all formats — Tests, ODIs and T20Is. The Black Caps will be hosting Australia, […]

September 25, 2025

LiveU collaboration with Sony

LiveU, a specialist in video-over-bonded-IP transmission, has announced a partnership with Sony Corporation. Through this collaboration, LiveU aims to maximise the credibility, efficiency, and immediacy of customers’ content by providing tools that enable agile news and production workflows. At IBC2025, Sony introduced the LiveU TX1, a compact field transmission unit designed specifically for Sony’s professional […]

September 25, 2025

Channel 4 launches streaming channels on Freely

Channel 4 has become the first public sector broadcaster (PSB) to launch new channels – 4Reality, 4Homes and 4Life – on the Freely streaming service. 4Reality (channel 67) is home to the Channel 4’s popular reality TV titles such as Married At First Sight, Naked Attraction and First Dates; 4Homes (channel 68) features Channel 4’s […]

September 24, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Finance takeaways from Billions and Wall Street dramas

Television series such as Billions and films depicting Wall Street have long fascinated audiences with their blend of high finance, ambition, and power struggles. Beyond the entertainment factor, these stories provide valuable lessons for anyone interested in money management, investing, or the psychology of markets. Risk, Leverage, and the Allure of Quick Gains One of […]

September 24, 2025

Triggerfish to open UK studio

Triggerfish, the South African animation studio, is expanding its global presence with the launch of a new UK studio, widening its European footprint and accelerating growth in feature films, TV series, and specials. Building on its hubs in South Africa and Ireland, the move brings Triggerfish closer to key clients and creative partners while tapping […]

September 24, 2025

Finnish prodcos merge to form Whatever Pictures

Whatever Pictures has announced its launch following the merger of Finnish scripted independent production companies – Whatevergroup and Mutant Koala Pictures. The two Finnish scripted indies form a new scripted studio headquartered in Oulu. Whatever Pictures’ slate spans thrillers, mysteries, dramas, comedies and high-end documentaries, and it will aspire to collaborate with top-tier writers, directors, and creative […]

September 24, 2025

ITV Studios’ The Hack to air in 50+ countries

ITV Studios has announced the first international sales for the new premium event drama series The Hack which will see it airing in 50 countries with more under discussion. The Hack has been acquired by ARTE for French and German speaking countries, YLE in Finland, SVT in Sweden, NRK in Norway, DR in Denmark, Cosmote […]

September 24, 2025

Ethereum as a value indicator in decentralised content ecosystems

The value of Ethereum is a useful gauge for decentralised content networks. Looking at both market data and institutional insight helps reveal how blockchain media is evolving. The gigabit-speed era demands more than just faster content. Decentralised networks powered by smart contracts are changing how media is distributed, monetised and governed. Ethereum’s price is no […]

September 24, 2025

Disney backs down on Kimmel

US late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel will return to TV screens after he was suspended for making MAGA jokes relating to the assassination of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. Disney, which owns ABC – the US broadcast network that airs Jimmy Kimmel Live – said that it suspended the show because it “felt some of […]

September 23, 2025