DAZN, the sports streaming service, has acquired the exclusive rights to stream the documentary series Lucky!, in six markets – Austria, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain and Switzerland. The eight-part series explores the story of Formula 1 as told by its founder, Bernie Ecclestone, and will land on DAZN later this year. Written and directed by […]
Formula 1 World Drivers’ Champion Max Verstappen and Viaplay have expanded their long-term, multi-market partnership. The Viaplay logo will be displayed on Verstappen’s race helmet from the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix onwards, and on the peak of his official Formula 1 driver cap starting next season. Verstappen will also feature in additional exclusive content for […]
SPI International, a Canal+ company, has signed a linear and on-demand multiyear distribution partnership deal with Outdoor Sport Channel, international outdoor sports television company. The deal enables SPI to distribute the channel in multiple formats – linear, FAST, or VOD – under the SPI portfolio via all of its international offices.“The top-quality programming selection of […]
Extreme E is pleased to announce the launch of its new Racing for All initiative, informed by the findings of The Hamilton Commission, which will create opportunities for a new generation of mechanical and engineering talent to join the world’s most radical off-road electric racing series.Through The Hamilton Commission’s report – Accelerating Change: Improving Representation […]
Oracle Red Bull Racing and Zoom Video Communications have announced a new innovation partnership, integrating Zoom’s communications platform into all areas of Oracle Red Bull Racing to advance performance and engage with their fans. To highlight this, Zoom branding will also be displayed on both RB18 cars, drivers and team race shirts and overalls, pit […]
AMC Networks International (AMCNI CNE) and Telly have agreed a multi-year distribution agreement effective as of September 1st. The agreement provides carriage of AMCNI CNE’s channels Sport1, Sport2, AMC, Film+, Spektrum, Spektrum Home, JimJam and Minimax and offers long-term access to entertainment to viewers in the Czech Republic. Locally relevant sports programmes such as UEFA […]
Research from Samsung Electronics reveals the impact that programme and live sporting clashes on the TV has on household dynamics, with two in five (40 per cent) stating they have argued with family or friends on who gets to watch their favourite sport on the main TV. Some 39 per cent stated that this has […]
Orange has reached an agreement with DAZN, the sports streaming platform, to distribute its service in Spain within the Orange TV content offer. Orange customers will now be able to add the DAZN La Liga package, as well as the rest of the sports offer available on the OTT platform, as part of Orange TV […]
Apple Studios has confirmed a rights deal for the sought-after Formula One racing feature from Joseph Kosinski, Plan B Entertainment and Jerry Bruckheimer Films, starring Academy Award winner Brad Pitt. Kosinski is set to direct, and will produce the feature alongside seven-time Formula One champion Sir Lewis Hamilton, Plan B Entertainment, Jerry Bruckheimer and Chad […]
Sky Sports fans were treated to another dramatic weekend of live sport, leading to record viewing across a number of Sky Sports channels thanks to the Monaco Grand Prix, a gripping Indy 500 race as well as the Championship Play-Off Final. The culmination of the Championship, which saw Nottingham Forest overcome Huddersfield Town live from […]