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Hong Kong: Lightning FAST channels for myTV SUPER

Lightning International has announced a partnership with TVB’s Hong Kong streaming service myTV SUPER for the launch of 14 new FAST channels on the platform. The new channels, spanning movies, music, sports, documentaries, pets, travel and news, mark myTV SUPER’s first-ever FAST channel partnership, with additional technical support from Amagi Media Labs. With these new FAST […]

May 16, 2025

Mega Movie Weekend back for May

Mega Movie Weekend returned from May 16th to 18th with discounted titles for viewers to add to their digital collections. The campaign runs across key retailers, including Prime Video, Sky Store, the Apple TV app, Rakuten TV, Virgin Media and EE TV Store, with prices starting at £2.99. Whether it’s a family movie night, a […]

May 16, 2025

RTL Belgium joins ACE

RTL Belgium, the largest media company serving French-speaking Belgium, has joined antipiracy coalition the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), fortifying the fight against copyright infringement in Europe. As Belgium continues to face significant challenges related to online piracy and the rise of illegal IPTV services, joining ACE enables RTL to unite forces with global […]

May 15, 2025By Colin Mann

Fairground Entertainment raises $4m in seed round

Fairground Entertainment, a new studio and streaming distribution service focused exclusively on AI-generated content, has raised a $4 million (€3.58m) seed round from a syndicate of investors led by Viant Technology. Fairground will roll out its first wave of original feature-length programming in Q3, developed in collaboration with a cohort of creators using advanced AI […]

May 15, 2025

BBC Studios launches Bluey Dancealongs

BBC Studios has announced the launch of a new Bluey digital series called Bluey Dancealongs, featuring Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer, Dianne Buswell. Filmed at the Bluey’s World interactive experience in Brisbane, Australia, the digital-exclusive series is available on the Official Bluey YouTube, Bluey.tv and Bluey social channels. Bluey Dancealongs sees Australian professional dancer Buswell […]

May 15, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Radio X launches station dedicated to Oasis

To celebrate the legacy and reunion of Oasis, Radio X has announced the launch of a pop-up radio station entirely dedicated to the Manchester rock band. Radio X Oasis is available to listen to now, via Global Player, the official Radio X app, and DAB digital radio across the UK. Oasis, one of the biggest bands […]

May 15, 2025By Nik Roseveare

BBC DG vows to tackle “crisis of trust”

Tim Davie, the BBC Director-General, has warned the UK faces a “profound crisis of trust” which risks “significant implications for cohesion, democratic stability, and economic growth”. In a speech delivered at the Lowry Theatre in Salford – addressing an audience of local decision makers, industry experts and policy makers. as well as being screened to […]

May 14, 2025

Netflix begins New Jersey studio construction

Netflix has hosted a groundbreaking ceremony at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, marking the start of construction for its new state-of-the-art production facility.  The streamer plans to invest $1 billion to transform the 292-acre former US Army installation into a leading East Coast production hub. The development will feature 12 soundstages totaling nearly 500,000 square feet, […]

May 14, 2025By Nik Roseveare

UEFA Champions League, Europa League finals free on discovery+

TNT Sports’ coverage of the 2025 men’s UEFA finals – the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League – will all be available for football fans in the UK to watch for free on discovery+. The first game of the trio is the UEFA Europa League final on May 21st in Bilbao, Spain, which sees […]

May 14, 2025By Nik Roseveare

CONMEBOL extends partnership with Mediapro

The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) has renewed its deal with Mediapro, awarding the group the production and international distribution rights for the broadcast signal of its competitions until the end of 2026. CONMEBOL has entrusted Mediapro with flagship tournaments including the CONMEBOL Libertadores, CONMEBOL Sudamericana, and CONMEBOL Recopa. Mediapro will deliver and tailor the […]

May 14, 2025