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FA Cup third round broadcast schedule confirmed

The BBC has announced that it will show the FA Cup third-round games between Manchester City and Salford City and Arsenal vs Manchester United this January. Pep Guardiola’s side will host League Two Salford, owned by a group of former Manchester United players, on January 11th with kick-off at 17:45 GMT, whilst Arsenal will welcome […]

December 6, 2024By Nik Roseveare

Usyk v Fury 2 on TNT Sports Box Office, Sky Sports Box Office

On December 2st, TNT Sports Box Office amd Sky Sports Box Office will both show Usyk v Fury 2: Reignited – the highly anticipated unified heavyweight world title rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury. Live from Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, coverage will be live from 4pm GMT. After an epic encounter back […]

December 6, 2024

Hayek confirms season 2 of Like Water For Chocolate

During a Max showcase in London on December 5th, Hollywood A-lister Salma Hayek surprised those in attendance by taking the stage and confirming a second season of LatAm Max Original Like Water For Chocolate. “It’s been picked up for a second season,” confirmed Hayek, who serves as an Executuve Producer on the series. “We don’t […]

December 6, 2024By Nik Roseveare

ITV Studios launching 4 FAST channels on Roku

Speaking at Content London, Graham Haigh, EVP Digital, Global Partnerships and COO of upcoming new label Zoo 55, announced that ITV Studios will launch The Graham Norton Show Channel on the Roku Channel in the US and Canada, along with three further new FAST channels. The Graham Norton Show channel – featuring running episodes of […]

December 5, 2024

Jadoo TV hit with $24.9m judgment, closure

The International Broadcaster Coalition Against Piracy (IBCAP) has confirmed that a long-running lawsuit brought by IBCAP member DISH Network against Jadoo TV and its US-based CEO, Sajid Sohail, has resulted in a final judgment of $24,969,911 (€23.7m) and a permanent injunction against Jadoo TV, and Sohail individually. Jadoo TV also agreed to permanently cease all […]

December 4, 2024By Colin Mann

Our Little Secret at Netflix #1

Holiday movie Our Little Secret, starring Lindsay Lohan and Ian Harding, debuted at #1 on the Netflix English Films List with 32.4 million views in the week commencing November 25th, making it the most-watched title of the week. Fellow festive films The Merry Gentlemen and Hot Frosty were at #3 with 9.8 million views, and #7 […]

December 4, 2024

Freely adds 4 new content partners

Everyone TV – the organisation leading the evolution of free TV in the UK – has struck deals with AMC Networks International UK (AMCNI UK), PBS America, GB News and QVC who will all bring their content offerings to the Freely streaming platform. The new partnerships will strengthen Freely’s content offering over Wi-Fi, bringing the […]

December 3, 2024By Colin Mann

Apple TV+ orders Lucky drama starring Taylor-Joy

Apple TV+ will expand its original series lineup with Lucky, a new limited drama set to star Golden Globe Award winner, SAG Award winner and Emmy Award nominee Anya Taylor-Joy, who will also serve as executive producer. Lucky is based on the New York Times bestselling novel and Reese’s Book Club pick of the same […]

December 3, 2024

Samsung TV Plus adds 12 FAST channels from A+E

Samsung TV Plus – Samsung’s free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) service – has launched a selection of  US content from the library of A+E Media Group for viewers across the UK and European regions. The 12 new channels feature many fan-favourite programmes from across the library of A+E Networks’ global brands, including A&E, The History […]

December 2, 2024By Nik Roseveare

Prime Video orders more Married To The Game

Prime Video has announced a second season of hit reality docuseries, Married To The Game, which will feature some familiar faces from serason one, including Jorginho and Cat Harding, and Riyad Mahrez and Taylor Ward. Three new Premier League couples have joined the cast, Marc Cucurella and Claudia Rodríguez, Gabriel Magalhães and Gabrielle Figueiredo, and […]

November 29, 2024