Fremantle is partnering with Nacelle to represent their FAST channel – Comedy Dynamics. The partnership will see Fremantle providing key support to scale the Comedy Dynamics Channel. This includes expertise from Fremantle’s Global Sales teams and Channel Marketing, Programming, Data, Partnership and Ad Sales teams, which will provide the best practices for consumer engagement, marketing […]
Warner Bros. International Television Production (WBITVP) kicks off its attendance at NEM in Dubrovnik with the news that Impractical Jokers, the long-running hidden camera prank show format, is heading to Lithuania. TV3 Group has commissioned a 24 x 30’ local version, making Lithuania the 14th territory to adapt the title. Production will begin later this […]
Audible, a provider of spoken word entertainment, has announced the launch of a new comedy podcast, Future Tense with Richard Ayoade and Warwick Davis, available to pre-order now and launching exclusively on Audible on June 5th. Across six episodes, the determinedly pessimistic Richard Ayoade and inexplicably cheerful Warwick Davis, both with a shared love of and past roles in Sci-Fi, venture […]
BBC Studios and Netflix have announced the commission of The Big Pitch with Jimmy Carr. The comedy podcast will be co-produced by Netflix Podcasts and BBC Studios Audio and will be available for audiences globally from May 28th. There are over 27,000 different Netflix subcategories. And they can get pretty niche. From ‘ Crime Movies […]
Lee Mack’s celebrated studio sitcom, Not Going Out, will return for a new season on the BBC in June. The UK’s longest running UK sitcom currently on air, and newest member to the elite group of sitcom centenarians (when the 100th episode aired during the BBC’s 2023 Christmas schedule), will see the story of wise-cracking […]
Sky is bringing NBC’s celebrated late-night comedy showcase, Saturday Night Live, to the UK and Ireland in 2026. A lineup of celebrity hosts will take to the stage in a brand-new edition of the programme. Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels is set to executive produce Saturday Night Live UK, in addition to continuing to […]
Sky Exclusive comedy special Brett Goldstein: The Second Best Night Of Your Life will debut on April 27th on Sky and streaming service NOW in the UK. Emmy-winning actor, writer, and comedian Brett Goldstein brings his irresistible charm and quick wit stateside for his first Sky Exclusive stand-up special. Best known for the hit shows […]
Paramount’s FAST service Pluto TV and Just For Entertainment Distribution have announced a deal between the two companies to bring the Just For Laughs FAST Channel to Canada, LatAm, Brazil, France, Italy, and the Nordic countries. The channel is now live in all markets. Viewers can tun in to the Just for Laughs GAGS channel […]
Sky has announced that four new series of Sky Original digital shorts will soon be landing on YouTube – starting in April – showcasing up-and-coming UK comedy talent. The four series will welcome new personalities to the Sky roster, including breakout comedy star Kae Kurd with his fitness-themed series Sets and Reps, internet personality Stevo […]
Sinclair has announced that TBD TV will rebrand as ROAR on April 28th. The new name completes the network’s shift to broadcasting ground-breaking comedy franchises that deliver the funniest, most memorable, uproarious humor on TV. ROAR will debut a bold new visual identity, including fresh on-air graphics, updated social media handles, and an immersive brand […]