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Sky, Canal+ sign scripted production partnership

Sky and Canal+ have announced a co-commissioning partnership to develop English language scripted content. Sky and Canal+ will work together to develop a minimum of two projects per year over an initial three-year term, co-financing green-lit projects. Drawing on the capabilities of StudioCanal and various independent producers, the partnership will provide a stage for both […]

March 11, 2026

The Testaments premieres on Disney+ this April

Disney has unveiled the official trailer and key are for upcoming Original drama series The Testaments – a new chapter from the showrunner and executive producers of The Handmaid’s Tale. The series will premiere on April 8th on Disney+ in the UK with three episodes, followed by new episodes weekly. An evolution of The Handmaid’s […]

March 5, 2026

Malta: Viasat World channels on Melita TV

Independent international broadcaster, Viasat World, has confirmed its entry into the Maltese market. Through a new distribution agreement with Melita TV, Viasat World now brings a curated portfolio of TV channels to audiences in Malta, further strengthening its footprint in Europe. Melita TV subscribers can now access five of Viasat World’s channels, including its factual […]

March 4, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Minnie Driver helps bring biblical matriarchs to life in FOX’s The Faithful

FOX’s bibical drama, The Faithful: Women of The Bible, premieres on FOX in the US this Easter season. The six-part series, starring the likes of Minnie Driver (The Beekeeper, Good Will Hunting), Terance Donovan (Burn Notice, CSI), Tom Payne (The Walking Dead, The Physician), Blu Hunt (The Originals, Another Life) and Natacha Karam (The Brave, […]

February 26, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Prime Video launches ambitious Crime on Prime slate

‘Crime on Prime’ kicks off a lineup of crime and thriller programming throughout early 2026, with adaptations of works from bestselling authors James Patterson, Patricia Cornwell, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and Catherine Ryan Howard.  With a fast-paced rollout of gripping series and original stories, Prime Video cements its status as the ultimate destination for premium crime […]

February 25, 2026

Matt Dillon to star in MGM+’s The Magnificent Seven series

MGM+ has announced that Matt Dillon will star in the upcoming eight-episode drama series The Magnificent Seven, a reimagining of the classic 1960 Western film. Production is targeted to begin in June 2026 in Calgary. Dillon, who also serves as an executive producer, will reprise the iconic role of Chris Adams, originally played by Yul Brynner, […]

February 25, 2026

ITV, Disney expand relationship with primetime linear deal

Following the launch of their content-sharing agreement in summer 2025, ITV and The Walt Disney Company have announced a further extension of their strategic relationship in the UK. Building on the collaboration between Disney+ and ITVX, the new deal will bring two Hulu Original series from Disney+ to ITV1 in primetime linear slots. The first […]

February 24, 2026By Nik Roseveare

FAST Trend Report 2026: What’s trending?

One thing is clear; Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) is no longer the industry’s disruptor, it’s the new normal. And as we move through 2026, FAST is continuing to redefine how audiences consume media, how advertisers connect with viewers, and how content owners monetise at scale. This annual outlook from FAST Channels TV explores where […]

February 24, 2026

MGM+ renews Robin Hood for second season

MGM+ has renewed the romantic adventure drama series Robin Hood for a second season. The 10-episode season will go into production at PFI Studios in Serbia this summer. Robin Hood is one of MGM+’s all-time best first-season performers. From Lionsgate Television, with showrunner John Glenn, producer-director Jonathan English and executive producer Todd Lieberman of Hidden Pictures, Robin […]

February 24, 2026

Research: Microdramas overtake streamers on mobile engagement

Microdramas are rapidly emerging as one of the fastest-scaling formats in online video. Omdia’s analysis of mobile usage data shows that, in the US. users now spend more time per day watching microdramas on mobile apps than they do watching Netflix, Disney+ or Prime Video on mobile devices. Omdia estimates global microdrama revenues reached $11 […]

February 23, 2026