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NBCU’s The Paper coming to Sky

Sky has announced that the new US comedy series The Paper will be landing on September 5th in the UK on Sky and streaming service NOW. The Paper, a mockumentary series from Greg Daniels and Michael Koman, will boast an all-star cast led by Domhnall Gleeson. A production source told Sky: “The documentary crew that immortalised Dunder […]

July 11, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Spain: Movistar Plus+, EuroLeague extend broadcast deal

Euroleague Basketball has announced the renewal of its longstanding partnership with Movistar Plus+, securing the exclusive broadcast rights of the EuroLeague and non-exclusive rights of the BKT EuroCup in Spain through the 2030-31 season. This five-season extension, secured by Euroleague Basketball’s strategic partner IMG, signed a full year ahead of the current agreement’s expiration, ensures […]

July 11, 2025

Lola Cars, WBD announce collaboration

Lola Cars and Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) have announced a strategic partnership to produce content for motorsport fans as part of a new combined market approach. To kick off this collaboration, and in celebration of the theatrical release of DC Studios Superman movie, the Lola T001 driven by Zane Maloney and Lucas di Grassi for […]

July 11, 2025

ITVX, Disney+ announce content sharing deal

The Walt Disney Company and ITV have announced an initiative to carry each other’s streaming services, in the form of a promotional selection, billed as a ‘Taste of ITVX’ and a ‘Taste of Disney+’ respectively. Starting on July 16th, a curated, and regularly refreshed selection of shows and movies from Disney+ and ITVX will be […]

July 10, 2025

Report: Decline in on-screen representation

Samba TV, a provider of AI-driven media intelligence, has released its 2025 State of Diversity on TV report, offering a view of the representation gaps still plaguing the television and advertising industries. The report reveals a concerning 5 per cent year-over-year decline in non-white cast members in top television programming, along with stark under-representation of […]

July 10, 2025

Sky upgrades VIP loyalty programme

Sky is relaunching its VIP loyalty programme, saying it will offer over 3 million rewards and experiences for customers across the UK this year. Available to all Sky customers via the My Sky app, the revamped Sky VIP programme offers more perks than ever before – from weekly treats, to shopping savings, sports rewards and […]

July 10, 2025By Nik Roseveare

5’s Milkshake grows live action slate

5’s Milkshake has commissioned new preschool series, Move It, Milkshakers! from Doc Hearts, alongside two additional seasons of the factual entertainment format, Animal Care Club from Daisybeck Studios. Both titles are slated to premiere in 2026 as part of Milkshake’s continued investment in UK-produced content for young audiences. Move It, Milkshakers! (26 x 10’) is […]

July 10, 2025

Viaplay unveils Sport vs Money docuseries

Viaplay has announced Sport vs Money with Simon Jordan, a four-part docuseries that tackles one of the most urgent questions in global sport: how money is reshaping the game of football.  Hosted by former Premier League club owner and broadcaster Simon Jordan, the series will premiere on August 12th on the Viaplay streaming service across […]

July 10, 2025

HBO Max orders another Big Bang Theory spin-off

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 […]

July 10, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Apple to bid for F1 rights?

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 […]

July 9, 2025