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Survey: Will Thor and Top Gun: Maverick drive fans back to the cinema?

Summer is fast approaching, and that means a bevy of new big-budget movies are set to come out. But after back-to-back down years for summer movies due to Covid-19, which flicks have fans most excited to hit the cinema this year? Luckily, Whip Media took a closer look at that question with a new survey, […]

May 13, 2022

Globoplay, Starzplay partnership

Brazilian streaming platform Globoplay is partnering with Starzplay, the premium international streaming platform of the American TV network Starz, to offer an exclusive combo for the Brazilian public. Globoplay subscribers and non-subscribers can now purchase a Starzplay subscription that combines both services for BRL 35.80/month (€6.73/m). The agreement provides that all Starzplay content will be […]

May 13, 2022

Championship Boxing on BBC Wales, iPlayer

BBC Wales will present live coverage of  night of Championship Boxing, showcasing some of the best young fighters from around Wales, on May 28th. The fight night, which takes place at the LC Swansea, will feature three title fights, with coverage from the event presented by Jason Mohammad and Polly James broadcast live on BBC […]

May 13, 2022

The Switch scores Concacaf deal

Production services and live video delivery provider The Switch is providing connectivity and transmission services to the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf) for its premier international tournaments this year. The association is relying on The Switch’s connectivity expertise and network reach to deliver live video feeds of the association’s hotly-anticipated […]

May 13, 2022

AMC Networks launches CBS Reality in Romania

AMC Networks International UK (AMCNI UK) has announced the launch of a dedicated local feed in Romania of factual entertainment channel CBS Reality, which is a joint venture between AMCNI UK and Paramount Global. CBS Reality will also join the portfolio of advertising sales house Thematic Channels, who will handle bookings. Louise Cottrell, SVP of […]

May 13, 2022

Trevor: The Musical on Disney+ in June

Disney has announced that the filmed version of the Off-Broadway stage production Trevor: The Musical will debut on June 24th exclusively on the Disney+ streaming service. Trevor: The Musical, produced by RadicalMedia, follows a 13-year-old on a turbulent journey of self-discovery. After an embarrassing incident at school, Trevor must summon the courage to forge his […]

May 13, 2022By Nik Roseveare

BT, Warner Bros Discovery confirm sports JV

Following its announcement of exclusive discussions on February 3rd, BT Group has agreed a set of definitive agreements with Warner Bros Discovery to form a 50:50 joint venture company to create a new premium sport offering for the UK & Ireland and to transfer the operating businesses of BT Sport to Warner Bros Discovery By […]

May 12, 2022By Colin Mann

IMG, Premier League extend production deal

The Premier League has extended its deal with the IMG agency, through which the two parties will continue to operate Premier League Productions (PLP). The new three-year deal covers the 2022-23 to 2024-25 period. PLP produces and distributes the Premier League’s international content, including the broadcasting of all 380 matches per season from the tournamnt. […]

May 12, 2022

Chapman joining Sky Sports

Sky Sports has announced that television and radio presenter Mark Chapman will host its Carabao Cup on-screen line-up for the 2022/23 competition starting this summer. Chapman has over 25 years broadcasting experience and is currently presenting BBC’s Match of the Day 2 and The Monday Night Club on BBC Radio 5 Live. He also previously […]

May 12, 2022By Nik Roseveare

Extreme E docu-series for Prime Video UK

The inaugural season of the pioneering Extreme E racing series has been captured in a new docu-series, set for release on Prime Video in the UK and Ireland this summer. Race for the Planet is a five-part series giving audiences a comprehensive look at Extreme E’s 2021 season and the climate change story that underpinned […]

May 12, 2022