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The Kim Kardashian Heist leads slate of new WBD content

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) UK & Ireland has announced a new discovery+ true-crime commission The Kim Kardashian Heist (w/t), alongside three new linear series Guz Khan’s Custom Cars (w/t), Zero Stars and Rav Gill’s Chop House. In May 2025, 10 people stood trial in Paris, accused of being involved in the 2016 robbery of one of […]

June 18, 2025

Warner Bros Discovery splits in 2

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has announced plans to separate the company, in a tax-free transaction, into two publicly traded companies, which it says will enable each to maximise its potential. The Streaming & Studios company will consist of Warner Bros Television, Warner Bros Motion Picture Group, DC Studios, HBO and HBO Max, as well as […]

June 9, 2025

WBD shareholders voted against Zaslav pay

A majority of Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) shareholders voted down the 2024 pay package for CEO David Zaslav, amid steep declines in the media group’s share price. A regulatory filing showed that a majority of shareholders rejected the $52 million (€45.6m) package. The move is largely symbolic because it is nonbinding. The WBD board said […]

June 4, 2025

New Reframe the Game shorts coming to TNT Sports

Three new, short documentaries will debut on TNT Sports and discovery+ on May 31st, commissioned by WBD Access and TNT Sports as part of Reframe the Game – a programme that aims to tell untold stories from across women’s sport. First up is The Long Away Game, directed by Hannah Congdon. This is the story of […]

May 29, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Report: 52% of UK CTV viewers prefer streaming

LG Ad Solutions has published its research report, The Big Shift 2025: UK Edition, uncovering a major evolution in how viewers engage with their connected TVs. The study shows that the TV is no longer just a screen for passive viewing – it’s becoming the central interface for everything from content discovery to shopping and […]

May 15, 2025

UEFA Champions League, Europa League finals free on discovery+

TNT Sports’ coverage of the 2025 men’s UEFA finals – the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League – will all be available for football fans in the UK to watch for free on discovery+. The first game of the trio is the UEFA Europa League final on May 21st in Bilbao, Spain, which sees […]

May 14, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Discovery Channel celebrates 40 years

Discovery Channel reports that it is commemorating its 40th anniversary by “honouring its long-held mission to inspire curiosity and wonder about the natural world”. The celebration will take place throughout the year, across both US and international markets, and will feature special programming, social media extensions, consumer products, and a new brand spot. Warner Bros […]

April 17, 2025

Salomon, WBD expand partnership for GTWS

Salomon has partnered with Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) Sports Europe to broadcast and support the Golden Trail World Series (GTWS) circuit, the leading short distance trail running circuit. Through this extended partnership, WBD Sports Europe will oversee the production, distribution and localisation of multi-market broadcasting of GTWS races, the ongoing promotion of the circuit on […]

April 16, 2025

WBD extends GC Tour, GCL Equestrian rights

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has renewed its partnership with the Global Champions (GC) by securing the rights to show live premier equestrian events including the Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL team series. The multi-year partnership ensures coverage will be available to viewers in Europe and Asia across WBD’s range of channels and platforms including […]

April 10, 2025

WBD UK commissions Secrets of The Curry Kitchen

Restaurateur Asma Khan is set to bring the vibrant world of Indian cuisine to the small screen with her debut network television show produced by Sidney Street Productions, a Banijay UK company, Secrets of The Curry Kitchen. Premiering in May on Food Network and discovery+ in the UK & Ireland, Khan will take viewers into […]

February 24, 2025