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SkyShowtime launches new streaming channels

SkyShowtime has announced the launch of dedicated, on-demand streaming channels on its platform, offering subscribers a selection of curated entertainment. Rolling out in Sweden immediately and across SkyShowtime’s other markets next year, the new feature will give users the chance to discover some of SkyShowtime’s most popular franchises such as Dexter, House, PAW Patrol, Star […]

December 9, 2025

Netflix gets downgrade on Warner Bros move

The battle for control of Warner Bros is hotting up, but Pivotal Research Group, a New York-based equity investment house, has firmly downgraded its view on Netflix from ‘Buy’ to ‘Hold’. Analyst Jeff Wlodarczak summed up its position saying it is concerned that short-form content (from the likes of TikTok, Instagram, X, YouTube and Snap) […]

December 9, 2025

5 reveals daytime line-up for 2026

5 has confirmed its refreshed daytime line-up for 2026, unveiling a new talk show fronted by Matt Allwright as it invests further in in the schedule and expands its output with ITN Productions. Storm Huntley is set to welcome new co-host Alexis Conran, Jeremy Vine will continue in his regular slot, while Vanessa Feltz will round off the 5 […]

December 9, 2025

Paramount gatecrashes Netflix / WBD deal

Paramount has made an all-cash offer to for Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) at $30 per share, gatecrashing the Netflix deal. It claims its offer is “superior” to the offer from Netflix, and its proposed transaction is for the entirety of WBD, including the Global Networks segment. Paramount said its “strategically and financially compelling offer to […]

December 8, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Netflix closes WBD deal; industry backlash

Following reports of exclusive negotiations between Netflix and Warner Bros Discovery (WBD), a deal has swiftly been confirmed that will see the streaming giant acquire WBD’s TV and film studios and streaming division – including the likes of HBO Max, the Harry Potter Universe and DC Comics – at a total equity value of approximately […]

December 5, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Shultz named CEO of Radial Entertainment

Oaktree Capital Management, parent company of Radial Entertainment, the newly formed global entertainment company managing the FilmRise and Shout! Studios brands, has announced that Jeff Shultz, former Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Business Development Officer of Paramount Streaming, has been named CEO of Radial Entertainment, effective January 1st 2026. The announcement was made by Jared […]

December 3, 2025

Netflix makes ‘mostly cash offer’ for WBD

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has received a second round of bids, including a mostly cash offer from Netflix according to Reuters, in an auction that could conclude before the end of the year. Paramount Skydance, Comcast and Netflix all worked on improved offers for the media giant ahead of the December 1st deadline for second […]

December 2, 2025

Innovid launches Live Content Certification programme

Innovid, the independent software platform for the creation, delivery, measurement and optimisation of advertising, has announced the launch of its Live Content Certification programme – an initiative designed to ensure seamless, reliable third-party ad serving and measurement in live streaming environments, including sports. Disney, Fox, NBCU and Paramount are the first publishers to start and […]

December 2, 2025

Paramount+ partners with Arsenal

Paramount+ has become an Official Partner of Premier League football club Arsenal. The global partnership will see Arsenal players, club legends and supporters come together to celebrate some of Paramount+’s most popular series such as Yellowstone, Landman and MobLand. Arsenal will also work with Paramount+ on a series of social media campaigns, and supporters will […]

November 28, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Modus Super Series, Pluto TV ready ADC Global Championship

Modus Super Series and Pluto TV are preparing to deliver one of the biggest amateur darts tournaments on record. The ADC Global Championship is returning to the MODUS Super Series from December 1st, now featuring 56 players competing for the largest amateur prize pot in darts history. The expanded 56-player field will be split into […]

November 26, 2025By Nik Roseveare