Showtime has announced the acquisition of two series distributed by ITV Studios: The Guest from Quay St Productions, part of ITV Studios, and Coldwater from Sister. The Guest will debut on October 17th on streaming and on demand on Paramount+ for Premium plan subscribers before its on-air debut October 19th on Paramount+ with Showtime in […]
Today, diplomacy is no longer confined to political negotiations or formal agreements. Instead, soft power, the ability to influence and attract through culture, values, and ideas, has become an essential tool in shaping international relations. A compelling example of this is the UK’s global cultural footprint. Through entertainment, the UK builds bridges that foster mutual […]
The BBC has agreed a three-year deal with Graham Norton and So Television to produce three more seasons of The Graham Norton Show for iPlayer and BBC One. The deal starts with season 34 which will air in 2026. The multi-award-winning chat show remains one of the nation’s favourite television programmes and continues to attract […]
BBC Studios announced has secured pre-sales for its Natural History Unit productions series Kingdom ahead of launching it to international buyers at MIPCOM 2025. The Sir David Attenborough narrated co-production with BBC America has pre-sold to markets* globally from Australasia (Nine and TVNZ) to Asia (Shanghai Media Group’s Dragon TV, China and WOWOW, Japan) and […]
Peaky Blinders is returning to the BBC and Netflix, with two new seasons telling the story of a new generation of Shelbys, from writer and creator Steven Knight. Produced by Kudos and Garrison Drama for BBC iPlayer and BBC One, the series will be filmed at Digbeth Loc. Studios in Birmingham, and will be set […]
The BBC and Oscar nominated producers, Magic Light Pictures, have released a first look at their forthcoming Christmas animated adventure, The Scarecrows’ Wedding. The story follows two devoted scarecrows, Betty O’Barley and Harry O’Hay, who are preparing for their big day when trouble arrives in the form of smooth-talking Reginald Rake. Adapted for BBC iPlayer and BBC One from the […]
Women in Film and Television UK (WFTV) is continuing its commitment to female leadership with the launch of the 2025 Fast Track to Fearless Leadership Programme. The programme for women in leadership roles, in partnership with Sunbelt Rentals, equips female leaders with the skills, agility, and vision to reshape the future of film, television, screen […]
BBC Sport has secured free-to-air broadcast rights to the UEFA Women’s Champions League through to 2030 – including the final itself. The five-year deal will see BBC Sport deliver coverage of up to seven live matches each season across TV and BBC iPlayer. These matches include the final, which Arsenal won last season, as well […]
ITV Studios has announced a number of senior appointments to strengthen its Data & Insights and Business Development divisions under Tom Clark, EVP, Global Sales & Commercial Strategy. ITV Studios said the hires are part of its wider strategy to drive growth and unlock new opportunities across Global Partnerships and Zoo 55. ITV Studios is […]
Ozone – the digital advertising business – has announced the launch of its Audience Connection Platform in the US. Created as an alternative digital channel to social platforms, Ozone’s platform brings together audiences from the online destination sites where people come to be informed, inspired, and entertained every day. Through the delivery of scaled display […]