The 30th running of the $30.5million Dubai World Cup fixture at Meydan Racecourse on March 28th will be televised live by a record 40 broadcasters to audiences in more than 150 countries. The international fixture has attracted some of the world’s best horses, including the top of the list on official rankings – the French-trained Calandagan, […]
Roku has announced the launch of five new FAST channels from ITV Studios, building on the introduction of more than 40 FAST channels to the platform in October 2025. The new additions bring iconic British content to audiences across the UK and are available to stream for free on all new and existing Roku devices. […]
ITV has published its 2025 Impact Report detailing progress across Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Climate Action, and ITV’s social purpose priorities, Mental Wellbeing and Better Futures. The report details progress in the UK commercial broadcaster’s mission to connect and reflect modern audiences, including stand-out commissions which have attracted wide audiences. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Building […]
Women in Film and TV has announced the Julie Burnell Scholarship: WFTV Production Management Programme, supported by the ScreenSkills High-end TV Skills Fund, will return for 2026 following its inaugural success last year. Now in its second year, the scholarship offers specialised development opportunities to women based in the North of England and working in […]
Independent distributor All3Media International has announced a pre-sale line-up for Potboiler’s international espionage thriller Secret Service. Suspenseful, timely and cinematic, Secret Service follows senior MI6 officer Kate Henderson (Gemma Arterton) as a covert investigation uncovers evidence that a high-ranking UK politician may be working as a Russian asset. With trust shattered and her career on the […]
ITV Studios has announced the appointment of Jemma Harvey as Executive Vice President, EMEA & UK Sales and Distribution. Reporting directly to Tom Clark, EVP Global Sales & Commercial Strategy, Harvey moves into the role with immediate effect after leading the EMEA Tape Sales team on an interim basis for the past five months. In […]
MPTS 2026 has unveiled the first wave of its seminar programme, with more than 130 speakers confirmed ahead of its return to The Grand Hall, Olympia London on May 13th-14th. As the event marks its tenth anniversary, this year’s programme reflects the continued convergence of broadcast, production and digital media. Spanning eight theatres and conferences, […]
Under new ownership for the first year since big changes were to be implemented, the 2026 Cheltenham Festival was hoping for a much better showing and a return to form this March. Early reports indicate that the famed jump racing event achieved this feat, with the action as the four days unfolded only furthering its […]
PREM Rugby has confirmed the remaining Gallagher PREM Rugby fixtures to be broadcast live and free-to-air on ITV and ITVX. Fans across the UK will be able to watch three key matches during the top four race, in addition to the Gallagher PREM Final 2026 on June 20th on ITV4 and ITVX. The Showdown will […]
Twofour, part of ITV Studios, has announced the appointment of Becca Walker as Creative Director, as the company expands its global slate, including hits such as Destination X (BBC, NBC), The Box (ITV) and the new ITV 2 series, The Heat. Walker joins having served as showrunner on The Box for Twofour – the upcoming […]