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Current Time launches on Freeview

Current Time, a Russian-language 24/7 TV channel broadcasting from Prague, has launched on Freeview UK via the Channelbox platform. Current Time is a Russian-language TV channel headquartered in Prague and produced by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) in cooperation with Voice of America. The channel was established as an alternative to Kremlin-controlled media and brings […]

May 5, 2022

TotalCrime launches on VIZIO WatchFree+

International producer, distributor and channel operator, Blue Ant Media, has announced the launch of TotalCrime, a new free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channel on VIZIO WatchFree+ in the US. TotalCrime serves true crime enthusiasts with a programming line-up stacked with real-life stories depicted in factual series and documentaries. The majority of the channel’s lineup is […]

May 5, 2022

Gangubai Kathiawadi hits #1 on Netflix

Gangubai Kathiawadi, an Indian crime drama about a woman who rises from the underworld to become a powerful political figure, is currently the most popular non-English film on Netflix globally. The movie is also among the Top 10 films in 25 countries this week, including Canada, UK, South Africa, Australia and UAE, and is #1 […]

May 5, 2022

Disney+ unveils new Star Wars series

Disney+ joined in the Star Wars celebrations on May 4th by showcasing two new exclusive series from Lucasfilm. Firstly, Disney Gallery: The Book of Boba Fett explores the behind-the-scenes story of the legendary bounty hunter’s return to the sands of Tatooine with mercenary Fennec Shand, who together seek to claim the territory and crime syndicate […]

May 5, 2022By Nik Roseveare

Survey: 84% US Netflix users share password

In today’s world with ubiquitous online subscriptions, sometimes password sharing means putting sensitive information at risk. And it’s especially ill-advised during this golden age for hackers and digital thieves, suggests authentication platform Beyond Identity. Nevertheless, sharing streaming accounts, such as Netflix and Hulu, is incredibly common. The company recently surveyed more than 1,000 people across […]

May 4, 2022By Colin Mann

DAZN adds Red Bull TV

DAZN, the sports streaming service, has signed a multi-year distribution deal with Red Bull Media House to stream the Red Bull TV linear channel on its platform globally, bringing a collection of extreme sports and lifestyle entertainment to subscribers. The agreement sees DAZN expand its live sports offering with Red Bull TV offering coverage of […]

May 4, 2022By Nik Roseveare

wedo movies HD launches on Magenta TV

Video Solutions AG, the media company that owns and operates wedotv AVoD services in the UK, Germany, Switzerland and Austria, has launched its speciality channel, wedo movies HD, on Deutsche Telekom’s Magenta TV platform. wedo movies HD was originally created as a channel for FAST (Free Ad-supported streaming TV) channels, such as Samsung TV Plus. […]

May 4, 2022

UlaiTV hit with injunction

The International Broadcaster Coalition Against Piracy (IBCAP) has confirmed that the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida entered a Final Judgment for $600,000 in a case filed by IBCAP member DISH Network against Gaby Fraifer, the individual responsible for operating and selling an Arabic-language infringing streaming service marketed under the name […]

May 4, 2022By Colin Mann

Relic Hunters mobile game on Netflix

Relic Hunters: Rebels, the first mobile game from developer Rogue Snail, is now available to exclusively play on Netflix. Users can play as four of the franchise’s iconic Hunters (Jimmy, Ace, Pinkyy, and Raff) as they craft and collect 44 different weapons each with unique qualities, affinities, and elemental effects. Players will need these specialised […]

May 4, 2022By Nik Roseveare

Stewart Lee’s Snowflake/Tornado on BBC Two, iPlayer

Comedian Stewart Lee is returning to the BBC with two new shows, Snowflake and Tornado, following his previous live special Stewart Lee: Content Provider in 2018. This double-bill from the BAFTA award-winning comedian will be filmed in front of a live audience in York, as part of his current national tour which is taking place […]

May 4, 2022By Nik Roseveare