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SAP, AWS move BBC’s IT systems to cloud

The BBC has continued its relationship with SAP to transform its IT systems, including finance, HR and procurement. The BBC will use RISE with SAP on Amazon Web Services (AWS). As part of the BBC’s continued digital transformation journey, the move to the cloud will mean it’s simpler and more cost effective for the BBC […]

November 28, 2024

Tabby McTat wins Emmy

Magic Light Pictures’ heart-warming animated film about a London busker and his faithful cat, Tabby McTat, has won the award for Best Kids Animation at the 52nd International Emmy Awards held at a gala ceremony on November 25th in New York City. This is a fifth International Emmy  in the category for Magic Light Pictures […]

November 26, 2024

BBC brings colourisation to Doctor Who: The War Games

One of Doctor Who’s classic tales is to receive a new colourisation from the BBC. Originally aired in 1969, The War Games marked the end of an era for the Second Doctor, Patrick Troughton, following him and his companions Zoe and Jamie as they land in a battlefield that appears to be a World War […]

November 25, 2024

Report: WSL 2024/25 to earn $10m+ domestic media revenue

The Women’s Super League (WSL) is poised for a transformative 2024/25 season, marked by 14 broadcast deals, including a renewed partnership with Sky and BBC for domestic rights and YouTube’s debut as the primary streaming platform. The league’s deal with Sky and BBC is worth an estimated $10.09 million (€9.69m) for the 2024/25 season. WSL […]

November 22, 2024

BBC Sounds licenses Goalhanger podcasts

BBC Sounds has announced a licensing deal for two Goalhanger titles, The Rest Is Football and The Rest Is History. Hosted by Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards, The Rest is Football brings analysis and insight on all the latest stories from the world of football from three of the biggest names in the […]

November 22, 2024

BBC announces Sophie Ellis-Bextor for New Year’s Eve

The BBC has announced Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s New Year’s Eve Disco (w/t) set to air BBC One and iPlayer. Made by BBC Studios Entertainment Productions, the TV event will see Ellis-Bextor joined on stage by a host of special guests. Ellis-Bextor commented: “I always love a party, and I immediately think of sparkles, singing and dancing […]

November 21, 2024

Top Gear’s The Stigverse launches into The Sandbox metaverse

Top Gear has launched a new experience – The Stigverse – in The Sandbox, a social gaming platform. From off-road mayhem in the All-Terrain Zone to wrecking stuff in The Scrapyard – players will be faced with fun-packed challenges as they attempt to tame The Digital Stig’s defective clones. BBC Studios has teamed up with […]

November 19, 2024

Goalhanger announces The Rest Is Classified podcast

Goalhanger will launch The Rest Is Classified podcast on November 27th. This insightful series plunges listeners into the secretive world of espionage, spies, and covert operations. Hosted by two experts with access and experience – David McCloskey, a former CIA analyst and bestselling spy novelist, and Gordon Corera, a veteran national security journalist who has […]

November 19, 2024

Cast of BBC’s Ghosts, The Witcher and more announced for MCM Birmingham

ReedPop hs announced guests coming to MCM Birmingham Comic Con at the National Exhibition Centre from November 29th to December 1st.  Attendees will have the chance to meet some of their favourite actors from a range of movies, TV shows and games, including Ghosts, Shameless, The Witcher and Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Photo ops and […]

November 18, 2024

Report: Blue Lights boosted Northern Ireland economy by £20m

The BBC Economic Impact Report for Northern Ireland shows the drama series Blue Lights has had a positive impact on the economy across its first two seasons, alongside other network productions made in Northern Ireland. The report which was published to coincide with the centenary of the BBC in Northern Ireland, highlights the contribution that […]

November 15, 2024