South African pay-TV operator DStv is to add NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Universal+, to its portfolio from October 14th. The service will be free for DStv subscribers and available throughout sub-Saharan Africa. DStv subscribers will be able to stream thousands of hours of entertainment, including the Safta award-winning Celebrity Game Night, by visiting ‘Catch Up’ on […]
Peacock has announced that Jurassic World Dominion, from Universal Pictures, will begin streaming exclusively on on the service on September 2nd. The much-anticipated return of the celebrated franchise directed by Colin Trevorrow reunites two generations of Jurassic heroes, including Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Sam Neill, DeWanda Wise, Mamoudou Athie, BD […]
The Big Ten Conference has announced a 7 year agreement with NBC/Peacock, Fox and CBS in the US. The broadcast deals are worth a reported $7.5 billion. The new agreement will commence on July 1st 2023, and run through the end of the 2029-30 season. Fox will carry 24-32 football games per season during the […]
Peacock has announced that the feature film Meet Cute from Weed Road Pictures will premiere on Wednesday, September 21 as Peacock’s newest Original film. Meet Cute follows the story of Sheila (Cuoco) and Gary (Davidson). When they meet, it’s love at first sight – until we realise their magical date wasn’t fate at all. Sheila’s […]
NBCUniversal reports that it has has successfully closed a record breaking 2022-23 Global, National and Local Upfront. The company says that its results demonstrate the impact, value and scale of the leading media and technology company’s early investment in and operationalisation of its tech enabled trading model ‘One Platform’. Combined with its continued commitment to […]
Roku is partnering with NBCUniversal Local to bring several NBC local news channels in the US to The Roku Channel. Starting immediately, the channels will be available for users to access through The Roku Channel’s Live TV Guide. Through the partnership, NBCUniversal Local will bring local news channels from its NBC stations in major markets […]
Peacock has announced the premiere date schedule for a number Originals scripted slate for H2 2022, including all-new programming from upcoming dramas, comedies and kids titles. Peacock Original series include: Trigger Point, a six-part drama thriller from Jed Mercurio’s HTM Television, starring Vicky McClure and Adrian Lester. Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem, the spin-off […]
Sky has announced the start of production for upcoming Sky Original drama, The Lovers, starring Johnny Flynn (Beast, Emma) and Roisin Gallagher (The Fall, The Dry). The series follows Janet (Gallagher), a foul-mouthed, hilarious, Belfast supermarket worker who couldn’t give a shit about anything much at all, including her life, and Seamus (Flynn) a handsome, […]
Jeff Shell, NBCUniversal CEO, has suggested that TV viewing is shifting from linear to nonlinear, with the company agnostic as to how it reaches its audiences. Interviewed by CNBC’s Julia Boorstin at Cannes Lions, discussing the future of video, Shell said: “Viewership is shifting from linear to nonlinear. Streaming is a medium, so there are […]
NBCUniversal has announced an expansion of its longstanding relationship with Apple News to become the exclusive advertising reseller for Apple News and Apple Stocks in the UK. NBCUniversal has been the exclusive advertising reseller for News and Stocks in the US since 2017 and has worked with more than 500 advertisers since the launch of […]