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Sky News Australia rebranding as News24

On its 30th anniversary, the Sky News Australia channel has announced a new name and moved into new broadcast headquarters in Sydney. Later this year the channel will rebrand as News24 which it says “reflects our evolution from a traditional linear Australian television channel to a globally ambitious multiplatform news business with a growing international […]

February 20, 2026

DirecTV adds Apple TV’s Formula 1

As Apple TV prepares for its inaugural season as the exclusive US broadcaster of Formula 1 racing, DirecTV has announced it will make the 24-race circuit available nationwide to customers at home, on the go, or at any of the 300,000-plus sports bars, restaurants, hotels, and other commercial venues served by DirecTV For Business. With […]

February 20, 2026By Nik Roseveare

The Traitors hits 40 international commissions

Independent distributor All3Media International has announced a new milestone for IDTV’s global format phenomenon The Traitors, meaning 40 territories have now commissioned local versions of the format.   The 40th territory for local production will be Indonesia, where The Traitors is set to be adapted by Falcon for production in 2026. The series will be transmitted on Falcon’s OTT platform and will be a 10-episode celebrity version […]

February 20, 2026

Burnley FC launches docuseries on X

Burnley FC and social media platform X have expanded their partnership with the launch of Limitless – a full-access, behind-the-scenes documentary series following Burnley FC Women. Launching on February 20th at 4pm, the eight-part series, produced by VSP Studios and Ad Hoc Films, will release new episodes weekly on Fridays until the conclusion of the […]

February 20, 2026

Mega Movie Weekend returns for half-term

Mega Movie Weekend has returned, running from February 20th to 22nd, helping audiences build their digital libraries with a selection of titles at promotional prices. The campaign runs across key retailers, including Amazon Prime Video, Sky Store, the Apple TV app, Rakuten TV and EE TV Store, with prices starting at £2.99. Films available in […]

February 20, 2026

Channel 4 launches Content Creatives+ development scheme

Channel 4’s training and development arm, 4Skills, has announced Content Creatives+, a new development scheme designed to help young digital creatives in the North of England progress in the industry. The scheme builds on the 4Skills’ programme, Content Creatives, which has provided practical training in creative digital techniques to more than 100 people since its […]

February 20, 2026

Barb: Live TV viewing remains substantial in UK

Barb, the audience measurement specialist, has published a first-time report entitled What People Watched in 2025. The report explores how people in the UK watched their favourite television show last year. It covers live and on-demand, linear and streaming viewing for broadcasters, streamers and video-sharing platforms. The findings include: Live viewing remains a substantial part […]

February 19, 2026

Gracenote: Sports content on SVoDs up 52% YoY

Gracenote, the content data business unit of Nielsen, has found that the total catalogue growth of Prime Video, Apple TV, Disney+, Netflix and Paramount+ increased by 20 per cent year-on-year (YoY). Of significance is sports programme offerings in 2025 across the top five SVoD services increased by 52 per cent. This sharp increase, identified in […]

February 19, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Analysis: Low-friction content serves as SVoD subscription stabilisers

Analysis from Digital i looking at ‘light-viewer’ behaviour across Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video and HBO Max in the US and Europe shows that ‘low-friction’ content, including known franchises, family and animated titles, and major movie releases, serve as vital ” for infrequent viewers at high risk of churn. Light viewers – those who use streaming […]

February 19, 2026

Live F1 in US IMAX cinemas

IMAX is working with Apple TV to bring the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship live to select IMAX locations across the US. Through the collaboration, five F1 Grands Prix in F1 — Miami, Monaco, Silverstone, Monza, and Austin — will be available across at least 50 IMAX locations nationwide. Participating IMAX locations will deliver […]

February 19, 2026