The Sky Atlantic channel is now available to Virgin TV customers at no extra cost. All new and existing Virgin TV 360 and Stream box customers with Sky Entertainment channels (Sky Comedy, Sky Witness, Sky One) can access popular Sky Atlantic programming on channel 111. The new, first announced in February, brings an array of […]
Online video platforms, driven by YouTube, have established themselves as major entry points in French media consumption, but FTA television and radio retain a significant role. According to the latest Arcom study on the Q1 2026 audio-video trends in the country, FTA television remains the most consumed video service despite the competitive pressure, even among […]
SpaceX has reportedly appointed a group of 21 banks to handle its upcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO). The lead bookrunner banks are reported by Bloomberg to include Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Bank of America and Citigroup. The other unnamed banks will include national banks for what the project which has the code name ‘Project […]
UKTV has announced that Jonathan Newman stepped into the role of Chief Commercial Officer, alongside continuing wider BBC Studios responsibilities. Additionally, David Swetman has been appointed to the newly created role of Director of Content Partnerships & Sales (UK/Ireland), UKTV and BBC Studios. Newman (pictured), who recently played a key role in securing a deal […]
WWE content is now streaming live in Italy, exclusively on Netflix. Prior to this, WWE programming was available on Discovery+ and DMAX, and via the standalone WWE Network in the country. RAW, Smackdown, NXT (the weekly shows) and all WWE Premium Live Events – beginning with the upcoming WrestleMania 42, live from midnight (Italian timezone) […]
Analysts at Bryce Tech have examined launch activity around the planet during Q4 2025. Bryce says that during the three-month period SpaceX had a 97 per cent market share of the US market and 83 per cent globally. China came a very distant second with 8 per cent of global launches, and Russia took 4 […]
ITV Sport will follow Barrie Drewitt-Barlow’s dive into the world of football, in new series Up The Jammers coming to ITV4 and ITVX this April. The entrepreneur has purchased Essex-based Maldon and Tiptree Football Club in a mulit-million pound deal, and the cameras have followed every step of the journey in his first year of […]
Poison Pen Studios, Ben Stephenson’s ITV Studios-backed transatlantic scripted label, has announced that Fern McCauley has been appointed as Head of Development. McCauley moves over with immediate effect from her role as Head of IP Acquisitions at the label. McCauley’s appointment comes as the studio prepares for the launch of two new dramas on ITV […]
AppsFlyer, the marketing cloud, has released the State of Subscriptions for Marketers 2026, an analysis of subscription trends across platforms, categories and geographies. The data reveals a clear shift in what consumers are paying for, how they are paying for it, and where in the world they are doing it. Short Drama (bite-sized serialised video […]
Spain’s leading streaming platforms remain locked in battle, with the latest figures for February 2026 highlighting both the stability of the market and the enduring dominance of major operators in the country. Despite slight declines across most services, on-demand consumption continues to hold a firm position among audiences, according to the Dos30’ report, based on […]
On the heels of announcing a content deal with Spain’s RTVE, streaming platform Disney+ has further bolstered its international content slate through a new deal with Italy’s state-owned public broadcaster Rai. The agreement will see Disney+ add series including Il Collegio, Braccialetti rossi, Mina Settembre, L’amica geniale, Un passo dal cielo Màkari, and Francesca Fagnani-hosted […]
Virgin Galactic, Sir Richard Branson’s space tourism venture, says its redesigned spacecraft will begin test flights later this year during Q4. It is also offering seats on its upcoming flights at $750,000 per passenger. March 30th saw Virgin Galactic’s Q4 and full year results declared. In summary, its Q4 numbers are: · Cash position remains […]
The worst kept secret in broadcasting is out; Matt Brittin becomes BBC DG to wrestle with the myriad challenges facing the corporation. News focuses on his background as a senior European Google executive. He’s also a white, male, British, Oxbridge graduate in his late fifties. Don’t hold your breath for radical moves. He’s also a […]