In what is described as a “groundbreaking” ruling, the District Court of Aachen in Germany has convicted the operator of illicit cyberlocker Share-Online to a two-year suspended prison term – sending a message that those who operate cyberlockers to facilitate digital piracy can and will be held criminally accountable for fueling online piracy. This action […]
Channel 4 has been announced as the official UK broadcast partner for the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games. This marks Channel 4’s eighth consecutive Paralympic Games broadcast since London 2012, continuing its mission to bring Paralympic sport to mainstream audiences and champion disability representation across the UK media landscape. Channel 4 will provide extensive […]
Amazon and the NFL have announced that Prime Video will broadcast the November 28th Black Friday Football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bears to a worldwide audience, kicking off at 20:00 GMT. The game will be the first NFL event to be presented globally on Prime Video, which is available in over 240 […]
Micro-payment systems have quietly become one of the most influential forces in digital entertainment. Whether you’re unlocking an extra life in a mobile game, renting a single movie on a streaming platform, or testing a new online casino with a minimal deposit, these low-friction transactions have reshaped how consumers engage with content. In 2025, micro-payments […]
Modus Super Series and Pluto TV are preparing to deliver one of the biggest amateur darts tournaments on record. The ADC Global Championship is returning to the MODUS Super Series from December 1st, now featuring 56 players competing for the largest amateur prize pot in darts history. The expanded 56-player field will be split into […]
StudioCanal has announced StudioCanal On Stage, emphasising StudioCanal’s focus on IP and the continued exploitation of their prestigious catalogue boasting more than 9 400 titles from 60 countries spanning 100 years of film history. StudioCanal is Canal+’s in-house studio and Europe’s leader in film and television development, production and distribution. Ron Halpern, Executive Vice President […]
The already award-winning documentary Ryuichi Sakamoto: Last Days has been further recognised this time with an International Emmy Award. Produced by Japanese public broadcaster NHK, the documentary film reported on the death of acclaimed musician Ryuichi Sakamoto in March 2023. As a member of the Yellow Magic Orchestra, Sakamoto catapulted into international fame with his […]
Ampere Analysis has released its latest forecast for global sports rights media spend, predicting that global investment will surpass $78 billion (€67.6bn) by 2030, an increase of 20 per cent from 2025. Growth is driven by a combination of factors, including major renewals in the US and rising competition from global streamers drawn to premium […]
Online piracy has evolved into a structural threat to Europe’s cultural sovereignty, competitiveness and consumer safety, according to the Alliance Against Audiovisual Piracy (AAPA). The Alliance notes that the European Commission’s report recognises that existing voluntary and non-binding approaches to online piracy have not delivered the intended results. Piracy continues to grow in scale and […]
The Live Content Coalition, representing Europe’s leading commercial broadcasters and VoD services, sports organisations, and live content producers and exhibitors, says it agrees with the European Commission’s conclusions regarding the inefficacy of its Recommendation on combatting online piracy of sports and other live events, set out in its assessment published on November 20th. The Commission’s […]