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ITV announces The Summit reality series

ITV has announced a new adventure reality series The Summit, produced by Shine TV, part of Banijay UK, coming to ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player in 2025. Hosted by Ben Shephard, the series sees 14 strangers from all walks of life face the daunting challenge of climbing a mountain in the rugged Alps of […]

November 11, 2024

FA Cup 2nd round broadcast schedule confirmed

The BBC and ITV’s broadcast selections for the 2024-25 Emirates FA Cup Second Round Proper has now been confirmed. The weekend of action will kick-off with Harrogate Town vs Gainsborough Trinity live on BBC Two at November 29th at 7:45pm, with the rest of the coverage as follows: Saturday 30 November – 11:30 GMT • […]

November 8, 2024

ITV revenue down 8% impacted by Studios

ITV has reported that group revenue for the nine months to September 30th 2024 was down 8 per cent at £2.74 billion (€3.29bn) with growth in total advertising revenue (TAR) offset by the decline in ITV Studios revenue. Group external revenue was down 8 per cent at £2.32 billion. Carolyn McCall, ITV Chief Executive, commented: […]

November 7, 2024

Avid acquires Wolftech

Avid, a specialist in software solutions for professional media production, has completed the acquisition of Wolftech Broadcast Solutions, a player in cloud-based multiplatform news planning, production and publishing solutions. The acquisition enables Avid to combine its digital-first, end-to-end media solution with Wolftech’s expertise in story-centric workflow management. Avid says news organisations will consequently be able […]

November 5, 2024

ITV scores Ligue 1 highlights

LFP Media and ITV have announced a deal that will see ITV broadcast the weekly Ligue 1 McDonald’s highlights magazine show in the UK during the current 2024/25 season. ITV will broadcast the magazine show compiling all the key highlights from the previous weekend of France’s top flight football league. The first programme will be […]

October 30, 2024By Nik Roseveare

ITV Studios acquires Eagle Eye Drama

ITV Studios has acquired a majority stake in Eagle Eye Drama, the UK drama producers which was launched in 2018 by Walter Iuzzolino, Jo McGrath and Jason Thorp – the team also behind international drama streaming service, Walter Presents on Channel 4. Eagle Eye, which has been part of Channel 4’s Indie Growth Fund since […]

October 30, 2024

ITV extends Lionesses deal

ITV has agreed a new four-year record deal with The FA as they will continue to be the home of the Lionesses from 2025-2029. The deal will see the broadcaster air all of the England senior women’s teams qualifying fixtures for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 and UEFA Women’s Euro 2029, as well as […]

October 29, 2024By Nik Roseveare

McFly, Dua Lipa concerts coming to ITV

ITV has announced that Mcfly’s 21st Birthday Party, produced by Gold Dust Films, is set to air on ITV1, ITVX and STV Player later this year. Recorded at The O2 during the band’s 21st birthday concert, the show took fans on a journey through McFly’s history from their breakthrough hit Five Colours in Her Hair […]

October 24, 2024By Nik Roseveare

ITV, Mattel announce Pictionary game show

Mattel, the toy and family entertainment company, and ITV have jointly announced new game show Pictionary (25 x 30”) based on the popular drawing game. The show will be produced by Whisper North and hosted by Mel Giedroyc. The format deal was brokered by Laura Burrell, Vice President, International Formats, Paramount Global Content Distribution. Following […]

October 23, 2024By Nik Roseveare

ITV Studios launching Zoo 55 digital brand

ITV Studios is evolving its digital business into its own label – Zoo 55. Martin Trickey, who joins from Warner Bros International TV Production in January 2025, has been named Managing Director of Zoo 55, reporting to Ruth Berry President, Global Partnerships & Zoo 55. Graham Haigh, currently EVP Digital, will partner with Trickey as […]

October 21, 2024