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NatureStream.tv partners with FAST Channels TV

NatureStream.tv has announced its partnership with FAST Channels TV to distribute a dedicated FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) channel, bringing immersive cinematic nature programming to viewers around the world. NatureStream.tv is a 24/7 relaxation channel featuring stunning, high-definition footage of the planet’s most beautiful and remote natural landscapes. With no narration or dialogue, and accompanied […]

August 11, 2025

GB News launches on Truth+

GB News has launched on Truth+, the sister streaming platform to US President Donald Trump’s Truth Social platform. Offered with the free basic package, GB News is now available in most countries globally via the Truth+ apps for iOS and Android devices, on the web, and on Truth+ apps for Apple TV, Android TV, Amazon […]

August 11, 2025

TNT Sports partners with Grenfell Athletic FC

TNT Sports has announced a documentary as part of a new partnership with Grenfell Athletic Football Club (GAFC), a community football team established following the tragedy of the Grenfell Tower Fire in June 2017. TNT Sports will use the scale of its platforms, its expertise and people to support and tell the stories of Grenfell […]

August 11, 2025

Aardman announces Lego partnership

The Lego Group and Aardman Animations, creators of the Wallace & Gromit franchise, have announced a new partnership to “help inspire young builders and encourage creative storytelling using stop motion inspired by the Lego brick”. Both brands say they are committed to inspiring kids through creativity and play and are teaming up to set young […]

August 11, 2025

ZDF boards WildBear’s Fatal Conflicts

WildBear Entertainment, the Australian producers of factual programming, has announced that ZDF Arte has boarded its latest history series, Fatal Conflicts, as co-producer and that ZDF Studios has acquired the international distribution rights. The deal between WildBear and ZDF was brokered by WildBear’s international agent, Edwina Thring of Wild Thring Media. Fatal Conflicts (2×90’ / […]

August 11, 2025

Welsh version of The Assembly coming to S4C

S4C will broadcast a new Welsh language version of the internationally acclaimed series The A-Talks (also known as The Assembly) – where a group of 30 autistic, neurodivergent and/or learning-disabled interviewers will question well-known figures without any restrictions. Titled Y Cyfweliad, the four-part series will see a different Welsh celebrity face the spotlight of the […]

August 11, 2025

BBC signs broadcast deal with BOXXER

BBC Sport has announced a broadcast deal with boxing promoter BOXXER that will see live, professional boxing return to Saturday night primetime television and BBC iPlayer on a free-to-air basis. Selected undercard fights, features and behind-the-scenes content will also be available across BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website and app, BBC Sounds and the BBC […]

August 8, 2025

Mediavine calls for AI copyright protections

Ad management firm Mediavine has submitted an official letter to the US Copyright Office, demanding urgent action for more robust copyright protections for content creators in the age of generative AI. Mediavine, which represents over 17,000 independent digital publishers, has also launched a Change.org petition, urging industry leaders and consumers to join forces in protecting creators from the […]

August 8, 2025By Colin Mann

TPN to launch next-gen Shield tier system

Content security initiative Trusted Partner Network (TPN) has announced the upcoming launch of its next-generation Shield tier system, scheduled for early September 2025. The new system is designed to increase transparency, elevate security standards, and drive continuous improvement for content security across the media and entertainment supply chain. The new Shield model introduces two new […]

August 8, 2025By Colin Mann

Malaysia: Heavy fine in Astro piracy case

A Johor-based home rental operator has agreed to pay RM70,000 (€14,200) in total compensation after admitting to illegally streaming Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad’s content to guests. This marks the first time Measat Broadcast Systems Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Astro, has resolved a piracy case involving a short-term rental business. The operator, trading under The […]

August 8, 2025By Colin Mann