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Study: 40% illegal streamers hit by financial fraud

Consumers are risking thousands of pounds by accessing content illegally online while saving as little as £13 (€14.77) a month, new research reveals. The study, by BeStreamWise, a cross-industry initiative which aims to raise awareness of the dangers of illegal streaming, reveals the false economy of watching pirated material through unofficial sources such as illegal […]

November 12, 2025By Colin Mann

India consults on strengthening anti-piracy measures

India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has begun a formal consultation process aimed at strengthening India’s digital anti-piracy ecosystem, issuing a public notice inviting inputs from key stakeholders across the Media and Entertainment sector. The notice reflects growing industry concerns regarding the economic impact and enforcement challenges linked to the proliferation of pirated films, broadcast […]

November 10, 2025By Colin Mann

Islamic Solidarity Games free on DAZN

DAZN, the sports streaming platform, has announced a multi-year agreement with the Islamic Solidarity Games, granting DAZN the rights to broadcast the 2025 and 2029 editions of this multi-sport event to fans worldwide. DAZN will broadcast all events from the Islamic Solidarity Games live and free-to-view, with coverage offered in English and Arabic. The Riyadh […]

November 10, 2025

SuperSport scores AFCON 2025 rights

Canal+ has announced that its MultiChoice subsidiary, SuperSport, has secured broadcast rights for the CAF TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 25 (AFCON 2025) for English and Portuguese-speaking Sub-Saharan African countries. When the 35th edition of the tournament kicks off in Morocco on December 21st, Canal+ will become the first broadcaster to bring viewers the […]

November 7, 2025

WBD adds Luge World Cup to winter sports portfolio

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) Sports Europe has agreed a partnership with the International Luge Federation (FIL) that will bring luge events to fans across Europe during the 2025-2026 season. Luge will be available on WBD’s channels and platforms across Europe with localised coverage and commentary of all major World Cup events throughout the season. The […]

November 6, 2025

PFL signs Vice TV deal in US

Vice TV has announced a partnership with Professional Fighters League (PFL), the global MMA league, to serve as the exclusive linear US telecast home for ten international events, beginning with two before the end of 2025 and continuing with eight more throughout 2026. The deal brings PFL’s international fights to US audiences for the first […]

November 5, 2025

CODA writes to OpenAI on Sora 2 rights protection

At the request of its member companies, Japanese antipiracy body CODA (Content Overseas Distribution Association) has submitted a written request to OpenAI, 2025 regarding the operation of Sora 2 (sora.chatgpt.com), which the company launched on September 30th, 2025. CODA has confirmed that a large portion of content produced by Sora 2 closely resembles Japanese content […]

November 4, 2025By Colin Mann

TNA Wrestling signs Claro Sports deal for Mexico, LatAm

Anthem Sports & Entertainment, the multi-platform media company, has announced a new multi-year, multi-hundred-hour output licence agreement with Claro Sports to deliver TNA Wrestling content to viewers throughout Mexico and Latin America. The move punctuates what has been an historic year for TNA Wrestling, which has set new records for attendance, streaming views, and PPV […]

November 4, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Netflix adds Yash Raj Films’ Bollywood titles

Netflix and Yash Raj Films (YRF) have announced a partnership to bring a selection of Bollywood films to audiences around the world. The partnership, effective immediately, gives access to a curated lineup of YRF films that will roll out in phases to celebrate special occasions, festivals, and iconic cinematic moments. Celebrating the King of Bollywood, […]

November 3, 2025

Disney channels go dark on YouTube TV in US

YouTube TV subscribers in the US have lost access to multiple channels owned by The Walt Disney Corporation – including the likes of ESPN, FX, Nat Geo and ABC – as the two companies remain engaged in a carriage dispute. YouTube TV, owned by Google, pulled every channel owned by Disney on October 30th after […]

October 31, 2025