Advanced Television

London

Pokémon voice cast at MCM x EGX this October

ReedPop has announced that the voice cast of the global phenomenon, Pokémon, will be appearing at MCM Comic Con x EGX across all three days of the expo this October. First hitting screens in 1997, Pokémon has since gone on to be a smash hit spanning TV shows, video games and collectibles. 26 seasons and […]

August 8, 2024

Phil Wang’s second Netflix Original stand-up special coming in September

Following a world tour, his critically-acclaimed debut Netflix special, David Letterman appearance, and dancing on a table with Timothée Chalamet in Wonka, Phil Wang is set to release his second Netflix Original stand-up special Wang in There, Baby! on the September 3rd. Taped at London’s only candlelit theatre, the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare’s Globe, Wang […]

August 6, 2024

BLUELOCK cast on their way to MCM x EGX

ReedPop has announced that the cast of popular anime BLUELOCK are heading to MCM Comic Con x EGX at ExCeL London this October for photo opportunities & autographs. The hit show BLUELOCK, based on Japanese manga written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and illustrated by Yusuke Nomura, first landed on screens in October 2022 running until March […]

July 26, 2024

Canal+ London listing?

Canal+ is reportedly exploring a potential London listing for its TV unit. Owner Vivendi is said to be working with advisers on a FTSE listing that could take place as soon as the end of this year, according to Bloomberg. Vivendi shares rose as much as 6.4 per cent following the report, which comes as […]

July 12, 2024

Billy West heading to MCM Comic Con London

ReedPop has announced that legendary voice actor Billy West will be attending the next MCM Comic Con at ExCeL London from October 25th to 27th. West is best known for his work in Matt Groening’s Futurama – providing the voices for an array of iconic characters including Fry, Professor Farnsworth, Dr Zoidberg and Zapp Brannigan. […]

July 4, 2024By Nik Roseveare

Research: 57% Brits watch TV with evening meals

Ahead of the launch of UKTV’s new U streaming platform on July 16th, research from UKTV shows that Britain is a nation of TV addicts – with three and a half weeks a year spent in front of the television, the equivalent of four and a half years across an average adult’s lifetime. What’s more, […]

July 2, 2024

Disney’s Hercules coming to London’s West End

Disney Theatrical Group has confirmed the opening of Disney’s new production of Hercules, directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw, at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, in London’s West End in summer 2025. With music and lyrics by Alan Menken and David Zippel, and a new book by Robert Horn and Kwame Kwei-Armah and co-choreography by Tanisha […]

June 27, 2024By Nik Roseveare

Into Film Awards announces 2024 winners

Education charity, Into Film, celebrated the 2024 Into Film Awards at London’s iconic ODEON Luxe Leicester Square, celebrating the best and brightest young filmmaking talent from across the UK, as well as those who support and facilitate their endeavours. Hosted by actor, writer and director Susan Wokoma, the ceremony saw 10 awards presented to some […]

June 25, 2024

London productions to receive £9.5bn investment boost

New figures estimate that £9.5 billion (€11.2bn) of investment in London is expected to be generated over the next five years as a result of Film London support for film, TV and animation production. This in turn would add over £1 billion in additional GVA for London over the same five-year period to 2028-29. Coinciding […]

June 19, 2024

Angel appointed Jewish Museum London’s Chief Executive

Jewish Museum London has appointed Sally Angel its new Chief Executive.  She will take up her post on Monday July 1st. Angel is an Emmy, BAFTA, RTS and Peabody award-winning TV and film producer.  She is Creative Director of Angelica Films. She has made films and TV for Channel 4, BBC and international broadcasters and […]

June 19, 2024