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Mediaplus UK makes key promotions; new Board

Mediaplus UK, part of House of Communication UK, has restructured its senior leadership team. Managing Partner Jamie Dunlop and Head of Operations Liz Duff become joint Managing Directors of the London agency. Head of Strategy Will Hanmer-Lloyd steps up to Chief Strategy Officer, Mediaplus UK, and Managing Partner Becca Rawlings takes on the role of […]

May 1, 2026

Daredevil: Born Again stars coming to MCM Birmingham

Two of the lead stars from Daredevil: Born Again are heading to MCM Birmingham in August Charlie Cox is best recognised for his portrayal of the conflicted vigilante lawyer Matt Murdock/Daredevil – bringing the character to life in the Daredevil, She-Hulk, The Defenders and Daredevil: Born Again series, and the Marvel movie Spider-Man: No Way […]

April 28, 2026By Nik Roseveare

West Midlands premieres new film production office

A new regional agency supporting film, TV and digital content production has launched in the West Midlands, bringing the prospect of more big and small screen productions to the region. Production Central WM will provide industry support to enable established domestic and international broadcasters, streamers, producers, location managers and home-grown filmmakers to deliver their creative […]

November 21, 2025

Mercury Studios to livestream Black Sabbath’s final show

Mercury Studios, the music-focused content studio, has secured exclusive rights to produce and livestream Back To The Beginning, a historic global event that will see Black Sabbath’s original lineup reunite on July 5th for the first and last time in over two decades. Taking place at Birmingham’s Villa Park stadium, the sold-out event marks Ozzy […]

June 6, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Birmingham City FC doc coming to Prime Video

Birmingham City’s promotion to the EFL Sky Bet Championship will be the subject of a new, behind-the-scenes documentary to launch on Prime Video this summer. Embedded camera crews have followed the players, coaching staff and key ownership figures from pre-season to promotion, including Birmingham City’s Chairman Tom Wagner, Co-Founder and Co-Managing Member of Knighthead Capital […]

April 10, 2025

Datapath charity initiatives raise funds for Birmingham Children’s Hospital

Datapath, a manufacturer of visual solutions worldwide, has raised thousands of pounds for Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity following a wide range of fundraising initiatives. With nearly £6,500 raised by staff in the past year, Birmingham Children’s Hospital is home to the largest Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in Europe, providing lifesaving and life changing treatment to […]

March 19, 2025

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

FA Cup 2nd round broadcast schedule confirmed

The BBC and ITV’s broadcast selections for the 2024-25 Emirates FA Cup Second Round Proper has now been confirmed. The weekend of action will kick-off with Harrogate Town vs Gainsborough Trinity live on BBC Two at November 29th at 7:45pm, with the rest of the coverage as follows: Saturday 30 November – 11:30 GMT • […]

November 8, 2024

Luke Evans, Oded Fehr, Baldur’s Gate 3 cast join MCM Comic Con Birmingham

ReedPop has announced more guests for MCM Comic Con Birmingham taking place at the National Exhibition Centre from November 29th to December 1st. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet some of their favourite actors from a range of movies and games, including The Hobbit, Baldur’s Gate 3 and Ghost of Tsushima. Guests will be attending […]

November 6, 2024

Sky expands unscripted slate

Sky has announced a lineup for unscripted entertainment on the way to Sky Max. BAFTA-nominated duo Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan will take on their best set of challenges yet and the A League of Their Own team are starting their engines for a one-off race across Europe. Additionally, Joe Lycett will burst onto the […]

April 26, 2024