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Secuoya set to acquire Mediapro 

Secuoya Content Group has entered preliminary negotiations to acquire Mediapro, the prominent Spanish TV production company currently in financial difficulties. The Madrid-based group, led by Raúl Berdonés and Pablo Jimeno and known for its partnership with Netflix in Spain, has reportedly approached the Catalan producer’s newly installed management team with a proposal valued at around […]

December 3, 2025From David Del Valle in Madrid

HBO Max readies Germany, Italy launch

HBO Max, Warner Bros Discovery’s (WBD) SVoD service is set to expand its presence in the European market with launches in Germany, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg and Liechtenstein on January 13th 2026 – with a UK and Ireland roll out soon to follow “in early 2026”. HBO Max will launch in the new markets with […]

December 3, 2025

Italian media alarmed over Big Tech role

Italian media associations have issued an urgent appeal to the government and parliament, warning that the unchecked power of global tech giants is jeopardising their crucial role as guarantors of information and pluralism. In a joint statement, the associations – bringing together print media and broadcasters (AIE, FIEG and CRTV) – collectively decried the “profoundly […]

December 3, 2025From Branislav Pekic in Rome

Study: Netflix most preferred ad platform among APAC consumers

Over half of APAC marketers plan to further increase spending on online video, e-commerce, and influencer content in 2026, according to Kantar Media Reactions 2025. The annual study, which uncovers the attitudes of consumers and marketers, also revealed that Netflix is officially the most preferred global ad platform among consumers in APAC. Kantar’s APAC Head […]

December 3, 2025

€50m Series A funding for Titan OS

Titan OS, the Barcelona-based technology, entertainment and advertising company, has raised €50 million in Series A funding, led by Highland Europe, with participation from Mangrove Capital Partners and other investors. Founded in 2023 by Jacinto Roca – previously founder of Wuaki.tv, acquired by Rakuten – and his co-founders Timothy Edwards, Miquel Barba and Tobias Pfalzgraff, […]

December 3, 2025

The Rest Is Football coming to Netflix for 2026 World Cup

The popular The Rest Is Football podcast – fronted by Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards – will be coming to Netflix as a daily TV show during the 2026 FIFA World Cup next summer. Filmed in a New York studio, the show will feature game analysis, special guests, interviews and insights into the […]

December 3, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Africa Cup of Nations on Channel 4

Channel 4 has acquired the exclusive rights to broadcast the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), agreeing a deal with The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF). This agreement marks the first time the tournament will be available to watch for free in the UK. The AFCON kicks-off on December 21st in Morocco and will see […]

December 3, 2025

Shultz named CEO of Radial Entertainment

Oaktree Capital Management, parent company of Radial Entertainment, the newly formed global entertainment company managing the FilmRise and Shout! Studios brands, has announced that Jeff Shultz, former Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Business Development Officer of Paramount Streaming, has been named CEO of Radial Entertainment, effective January 1st 2026. The announcement was made by Jared […]

December 3, 2025

Tubi launches on Virgin Media TV in UK

Tubi, Fox’s ad-supported streaming service, is now available on Virgin Media TV in the UK, making its catalogue of over 60,000 movies and TV episodes accessible to more households, at no extra cost. With the addition of Tubi, Virgin Media customers can now explore a wide range of content that includes everything from fan-favourites and […]

December 3, 2025

DTG names Livingston co-chair of Next-GenMedia Working Group

The Digital TV Group (DTG) has appointed Andy Livingston, Director, Technology EMEA at Sony Pictures Entertainment, as co-chair of its Next-Generation Media Working Group. Livingston will work alongside existing co-chair Andy Lucas, SVP, Global Distribution Technology at NBCUniversal, to lead the group’s work on future media formats and viewing experiences. As the technology landscape continues […]

December 3, 2025

Samsung celebrates Fallout with Amazon, Bethesda, Xbox

Samsung is teaming up with Amazon, Bethesda Softworks, and Xbox to celebrate the arrival of Fallout Season 2, offering fans more ways to watch, experience and play on Samsung TVs. Ahead of the Season 2 premiere on Prime Video on December 17th, fans can return to the post-apocalyptic world of Fallout, from Kilter Films, streaming […]

December 3, 2025By Nik Roseveare
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