Italian authorities have dismantled a vast criminal network responsible for illicitly distributing pay-TV content and arresting eight individuals described as the “leaders of the illegal Italian streaming market”. The operation uncovered an enterprise with over 900,000 users, estimated profits of €10 million, and damages to the audiovisual industry exceeding €30 million per month. The investigation, […]
Sky has announced new Italian Sky Original series Gucci – Fine dei Giochi (working title) – a modern family epic about the power of a name, the price of fame, and the allure of success and money – lots of money. Filming will commence in spring 2026 and the series will be directed by Gabriele […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]