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BBC offers live stream of The Queen lying-in-state

The BBC will be offering a dedicated live stream of The Queen’s lying-in-state for those who want to pay their respects, but aren’t able to get to London. The service will be available in the UK on the BBC home page, the BBC News website and app, BBC iPlayer, BBC Parliament and the red-button. It […]

September 14, 2022

Data: Surge in viewing for Netflix’s The Crown

Netflix’s historical drama series The Crown saw a sharp increase in viewership this past weekend, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, according to data from Whip Media. Key points from the data include:  Views increased exponentially for the show between September 9th and September 11th; In the UK, the show’s viewership increased more than […]

September 13, 2022

More Premier League postponements

The Premier League has confirmed that seven of the 10 Premier League fixtures this weekend (September 16th – 18th) will be played, with three matches postponed due to events surrounding The Queen’s funeral. In addition, kick-off times will change for two Premier League matches. Matches postponed on September 18th are Chelsea’s matches against Liverpool at […]

September 13, 2022By Nik Roseveare

All Premier League, EFL games postponed

All of this weekend’s Premier League, English Football League (EFL) and Women’s Super League fixtures have been postponed as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. A number of matches were set to be televised across the weekend, including Fulham vs Chelsea on BT Sport, and Manchester City vs Spurs on […]

September 9, 2022By Nik Roseveare

Paramount, adidas partner on MTV Originals

Paramount Global has announced a partnership with adidas to launch a new music series –  MTV Originals. Produced by Velocity International, Paramount’s full-service branded content studio, alongside MediaCom UK, the music series will give three different artists, Bow Anderson, Che Lingo, and Self Esteem, the chance to re-imagine the iconic Queen track Radio Ga Ga, […]

August 23, 2022

Survey: Helen Mirren voted best on-screen Queen

Dame Helen Mirren has beaten off competition including Olivia Colman, Claire Foy and Julie Walters to be named Britain’s favourite on-screen Queen Elizabeth II, according to research from connectivity provider TalkTalk. Mirren’s performance as Queen Elizabeth II in 2006 movie The Queen was chosen by two thirds (66 per cent) of Brits as their favourite […]

May 31, 2022

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on Sky News

Sky News has announced its coverage plans for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, when the country will come together to celebrate 70 years of service by Her Majesty The Queen. From Thursday 2nd June, across TV, digital, audio and social media, Sky News will get audiences closer to the showstopping public events and iconic royal moments of […]

May 20, 2022

ITV reveals plans for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebration event will be broadcast live on ITV and ITV Hub from the private grounds of Windsor Castle on May 15th, with the likes of Dame Helen Mirren, Damian Lewis, Omid Djalili and Tom Cruise leading an all-star cast of guests who will be participating in the celebrations. Phillip Schofield and […]

April 21, 2022

disguise honoured with Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Innovation 2022

disguise, the visual storytelling platform and market leader in extended reality (xR) solutions, is one of 232 UK organisations to be awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise Innovation this year. disguise has been recognised for its excellence in extended reality (xR) and virtual production innovation at a time when the media and entertainment industry […]

April 21, 2022

Blackbird wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2022

Blackbird, the technology licensor, developer and seller of the cloud native video editing platform, Blackbird, has announced that Her Majesty The Queen has approved the Prime Minister’s recommendation that the Company should receive a Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade 2022. The Company’s overseas sales have grown by 314 per cent over three years […]

April 21, 2022