HBO Max has given a series order to The Big Bang Theory spin-off Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, from Chuck Lorre Productions and Warner Bros Television. The comedy series will be executive produced by Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn and Bill Prady. It is the second spin-off series spawned from The Big Bang Theory following […]
Apple is reportedly in talks for the US TV rights to Formula 1. Buoyed by the Box Office success of its F1 movie starring Brad Pitt, it sees the rights as a big step on its ambitions for live sport and will challenge Disney’s ESPN — Formula 1’s current US broadcaster — when the broadcast […]
Movistar Plus+ and Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) have announced a renewal of their multifaceted film and television series agreement. Movistar Plus+ will continue to be the exclusive Pay 1 home in Spain for Sony Pictures feature films following their theatrical and home entertainment windows, and will bring to their customers titles from SPE’s film and […]
Wurl, the streaming TV specialist, has announced a collaboration with Prime Video to support the streamer’s growing portfolio of live TV channels available for Prime members in Germany. Wurl is supporting Prime Video to launch its new TV Channel – Prime – in Germany dedicated to Prime Video entertainment content. “The streaming TV market in […]
The SPFL has signed a deal with Premier Sports to extend their Premier Sports Cup coverage and title sponsorship until 2031. The league and broadcaster have agreed a four-year extension to the deal, covering broadcast rights and title sponsorship for the cup competition, which kicks off on July 11th. Premier Sports has also agreed a […]
The British Film Commission and Film France CNC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with the aim of recognising and enhancing the collaboration between the UK and French screen industries, as well as incentivising and promoting inward investment film and high-end TV production across the two territories. The agreement was signed today [July 9th] at […]
Will Macdonald and David Granger have launched a new production company, idle Industries. The company will develop unscripted formats for both UK and global audiences with support from BBC Studios in return for first look distribution rights on those formats. Prior to starting idle, Macdonald and Granger headed up Monkey, one of Britain’s top production companies which they founded in 2000 and […]
Pay-TV in Spain ended the 2024/2025 season (September 20th 2024 to June 30th 2025) with record-setting numbers. According to the latest GECA report, pay thematic channels have reached an all-time high audience share of 11.3 per cent – the best figure ever recorded in a regular season. It represents a 70 per cent increase compared […]
Netflix anime titles like Baki Hanma and Pokémon Concierge may live on opposite ends of the genre spectrum, but their global fandom reflects something bigger: anime is no longer niche, it’s now mainstream, according to the streaming giant. “With over 50 per cent of global Netflix members watching anime, the genre is reaching more audiences […]
Hydrogen racing series, Extreme H, has confirmed a multi-year broadcast agreement with ITV.. This partnership ensures motorsport fans in the UK can experience the championship free-to-air and live across ITV4 and ITVX. Building on a successful relationship established during Extreme E, this new agreement signals ITV’s commitment to supporting Extreme H’s vision as it transitions […]