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DOGTV Networks launches Unleashed by DOGTV

DOGTV Networks, the recently rebranded company behind the app and subscription service DOGTV, has launched Unleashed by DOGTV, a new FAST and YouTube channel streaming a variety of free content for dog lovers and pet parents. At launch the channel is available on Amazon’s Fire TV in the US and Tugo TV in the US […]

April 14, 2025

Research: Passive VR experiences more open to manipulation

Research reveals that people’s perception of motion can be radically manipulated in passive virtual reality environments without making them feel unwell. Researchers from the University of Glasgow led the study, which demonstrated for the first time that people using VR headsets in motorised simulator seats or while being driven in cars can be easily fooled […]

April 14, 2025

Bandai Namco, AirConsole, VW bring Pac-Man into vehicles

Volkswagen (VW) is expanding its gaming offering in selected models. The Pac-Man Championship Edition is now available in the optional AirConsole In-Car App for playing on the infotainment display in a parked vehicle. A smartphone serves as the controller. VW is the first automotive manufacturer to combine the new game with the vehicle’s background lighting […]

April 14, 2025

HBO reveals Harry Potter series cast

The HBO Original Harry Potter series has cast celebrated Hollywood actor John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore; Tony Award, Golden Globe, and Olivier winner, and Oscar and Emmy nominee Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall; Paapa Essiedu, star of Gangs of London and The Lazarus Project, as Severus Snape; and Nick Frost, of Shaun of the Dead […]

April 14, 2025By Nik Roseveare

MobLand continues to set Paramount+ viewing records

The global premiere of MobLand delivered 8.8 million viewers in its first seven days, quadrupling its audience. This milestone marks the biggest global series launch week ever on Paramount+ up +298 per cent from premiere day – and the biggest launch in the platform’s history in the UK and Ireland. MobLand is executive produced by […]

April 11, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Karate Kid: Legends share Moments Worth Paying For

Pro-copyright consumer education body The Industry Trust for IP Awareness’s ‘Moments Worth Paying For’ campaign is presenting an exclusive message ahead of Sony Pictures’ release Karate Kid: Legends, directed by Jonathan Entwistle, hitting the big screen nationwide on May 28th. In new and exclusive content, Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio and Ben Wang – the stars […]

April 11, 2025By Colin Man

Flintoff doc to debut on Disney+ this April

Disney+ has confirmed that Flintoff, a new 90-minute Original documentary film featuring exclusive access to former international cricketer and broadcast presenter Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff, will premiere exclusively on Disney+ in the UK and Ireland on April 25th. The film – produced by South Shore – will look back at Flintoff’s life and cricketing career that […]

April 11, 2025

Roy Jones Jr Boxing events on Dooya

Dooya Media Group has announced the distribution of Roy Jones Jr Boxing’s live events in North America, the UK and Europe, and most of the globe, on Dooya’s network of FAST and AVoD channels distributed on Roku, Amazon, Tubi, Pluto TV, Xumo, TCL and more. Kicking off the deal is the Revenge event, headlined by […]

April 11, 2025

ITV orders Torvill & Dean doc

ITV has announced a one-off documentary Torvill & Dean: The Last Dance. This 60 minute programme will follow ice skating legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean as they embark on their last ever tour. This film, made by FilmNova, explores Torvill and Dean’s career, looking back on their professional highlights, and following the skating duo as they […]

April 11, 2025

MPs look to levy; streamers push back

Tax breaks and a streamer levy should be on the table as part of an urgent package of support for the UK’s crisis-hit high quality drama sector, MPs have said, in a wide-ranging report which urges the Government to step up the assistance it provides for all elements of British film and high-end television. “The […]

April 10, 2025By Colin Mann