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Data: Italian TV consumption continues to decline

Average daily TV audiences in Italy, both in prime time (-1.5 per cent) and for the full day (-1.9 per cent), saw a slight decrease in Q1 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, continuing a more significant decline observed since 2021. According to the quarterly Communications Observatory of the Italian Communications Regulatory Authority […]

August 8, 2025From Branislav Pekic in Rome

Deltatre, LNP relaunch LNP Pass

Deltatre, a provider of streaming, digital, data, and graphics solutions for the sports, media, and entertainment industries, has partnered with Lega Nazionale Pallacanestro (LNP) to launch a fully revamped, next-generation direct-to-consumer (DTC) platform. Deployment of the new LNP Pass marks the beginning of a five-year partnership between Deltatre and LNP aimed at creating a unique […]

August 1, 2025

Italy: DAZN, WBD expand partnership

DAZN, the sports streaming platform, and Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) have announced the strengthening of their partnership — active since 2020 — with a new multi-year agreement for the Italian market. As part of this expanded collaboration, DAZN Italy is increasing its investments to further enhance its multisport offering, which already includes Eurosport 1 and […]

July 25, 2025

Boat Rocker announces raft of sales for Olga Da Polga

Boat Rocker, an independent, integrated global entertainment company, has announced a raft of global sales for humorous mixed media show Olga Da Polga (Series 1, 13 x 11’ & Series 2, 15 x 11’). Olga Da Polga has been sold to NRK in Norway, RTÉ for the Republic of Ireland, TVO in Canada, RAI in […]

July 10, 2025

EU raises concerns over Italy’s anti-piracy system

The European Union has raised concerns about Italy’s Piracy Shield, an anti-piracy system, stating it may not comply with the Digital Services Act (DSA). In a letter sent to Foreign Minister Tajani, the European Commission praises Italy’s efforts against online piracy, particularly for live events and time-sensitive content, but points to potential issues regarding freedom […]

July 7, 2025From Branislav Pekic in Rome

WBITVP Italia appoints new senior team

Following the launch of its new production label in Italy earlier this year under Stefano Torrisi, Warner Bros International Television Production (WBITVP) has confirmed the senior leadership appointments for WBITVP Italia. Pierangelo Marano (pictured, centre) joins as Head of Entertainment, taking creative and strategic lead on non-scripted programming. He will oversee the development and production […]

July 2, 2025

HBO Max unveils first look at Portobello on anniversary Of Tortora’s arrest

On June 17th 1983, Enzo Tortora was arrested. To mark the anniversary, Max has released the first images from Portobello, the new series by Marco Bellocchio, dedicated to the dramatic story of the Italian TV host. The series is set to premiere on HBO Max in 2026. The clip shows the moment when Tortora, portrayed […]

June 17, 2025

Italy: SVoD subs increase, but viewing declines

SVoD platforms in Italy saw 15.5 million unique users in December 2024, a rise of 453,000 from December 2023, according to data from the Communications Authority (AgCom). Netflix, however, experienced a 5.6 per cent decline in average unique users in 2024, down to 8.2 million. Prime Video, Disney+ and Now (Sky) all saw growth, reaching […]

May 20, 2025From Branislav Pekic in Rome

Italy: Widespread pay-TV piracy fines

Over 2,282 individuals in 80 Italian provinces have been identified and fined for illegal IPTV streaming of copyrighted content, particularly football. This follows a memorandum of understanding between the Italian Communications Regulatory Authority (AgCom) and the Guardia di Finanza (Financial Police). The fines, issued between March and April 2025, range from €154 to €1,032, based […]

May 19, 2025From Branislav Pekic in Rome

Winx Club The Magic is Back coming to BBC

Rainbow, the independent Italian entertainment group led by Iginio Straffi, has announced that Winx Club The Magic is Back (26 x 24’), the popular animated series following the adventures of a group of fairy friends, will make its UK debut on CBBC and iPlayer in September. The series will also launch globally on Netflix in […]

May 19, 2025