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Scarpetta debuts on Prime Video this March

Prime Video has unveiled the official trailer and key art for Scarpetta, the new forensic crime thriller based on Patricia Cornwell’s bestselling Kay Scarpetta book series, developed and written for television by Liz Sarnoff. With over 120 million copies sold worldwide since the character’s debut in 1990, this adaptation marks the first time the forensic pathologist has […]

February 11, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Paranormal Activity returns to the West End this summer

Melting Pot has confirmed that Paranormal Activity will return to its Ambassadors Theatre home this August after a brief hiatus, marking a third extension for the hit production. Currently playing through until April 25th, the nerve-shredding West End scare-fest returns to the capital from August 8th, where the first booking period of its new season […]

February 11, 2026

Sphere Abacus acquires 5 true crime series

UK-based distributor Sphere Abacus (SA) has acquired five true crime series from award-winning producers, specialising in high-profile factual and true crime series for networks worldwide. Skegness Psycho: 28 Miles to Murder (2 x one hour), produced by UK indie FirstLookTV, creators of powerful, story-led factual content, will air on Crime & Investigation. A Perfect Scam (10 x […]

February 11, 2026

Prime Video reveals first look at Spider-Noir

Prime Video has given a first-look at its new series, Spider-Noir, starring Nicolas Cage in his first leading television role, which will premiere worldwide Spring 2026. Produced by Sony Pictures Television exclusively for Prime Video, the hotly anticipated series will debut globally on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories. For a special and unique […]

February 11, 2026

Prime Video orders Boys Of Tommen series

Prime Video has commissioned Boys of Tommen, a romantic drama series based on the BookTok sensation and internationally bestselling series by Irish author Chloe Walsh. The story has captivated readers worldwide with its lively characters and intensely romantic storyline and now, alongside the producers of The Summer I Turned Pretty, One Day and Twilight, Prime Video […]

February 11, 2026

ESPN premieres Origin: The Story of the Basketball Africa League

ESPN today premiered Origin: The Story of the Basketball Africa League exclusively on the ESPN App. Origin documents the creation and launch of the NBA’s first collaboration to operate a league outside North America, a pan-African professional basketball league in partnership with FIBA featuring 12 top club teams from across Africa’s 54 countries competing in […]

February 11, 2026

iwot studios, Framestore launch AI production joint venture

iwot studios, a transmedia entertainment company creating content based on the epic sci-fi/fantasy universe The Wheel of Time, and the visual effects studio Framestore, have announced the formation of an AI Joint venture (JV). The new company will build a platform for premium entertainment franchises that will enable studios to unify their production environments across film, […]

February 11, 2026

Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc coming to Crunchyroll

After being released in cinemas in autumn 2025, Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, will become available onto the Crunchyroll streaming platform this spring. Following immediately after the events of season 1, fans worldwide will be able to watch Denji’s next brutal chapter in the first ever feature length film, based on the globally […]

February 10, 2026

Lifted Entertainment expands leadership team

Lifted Entertainment, part of ITV Studios, has announced a strengthened and expanded leadership team, reflecting the size, success and momentum of the powerhouse business as it continues to grow its slate of large-scale, original unscripted programming. The changes see Richard Cowles appointed Chief Executive Officer, with Tom Gould named Chief Content Officer. Jeanette Moffat becomes […]

February 10, 2026

Tony’s Chocolonely wrestles cocoa exploitation with Sky Media

Tony’s Chocolonely, the UK’s most ethical chocolate bar, is launching its first-ever TV commercial globally,  across Sky channels, from 9pm on February 10th. The campaign was planned and delivered in partnership with Sky Media to bring Tony’s purpose-led mission into living rooms across the UK. The chocolate-challenger brand secured £500k worth of Sky Media advertising through […]

February 10, 2026