Independent production company, Finite Films & TV, has appointed Paddy Hughes (BBC3’s Eating with my Ex, C4 & Vinted’s Second Hand Style Up) as Creative Director to support its slate of original branded content. Hughes is a BAFTA-nominated Director and Producer, and has worked in television, SVoD, digital and commercial content for 20 years, taking […]
All-episodes of the second season of live-action comedy series Ted will land on Sky and streaming service NOW in the UK and Ireland in March 2026 (exact date TBC) The series serves as a prequel to the Ted films and takes audiences the ’90s, and Ted the bear’s (Seth MacFarlane) moment of fame has passed. He’s now […]
Target Darts, a specialist in darts innovation, is launching its campaign ‘From Target to Trophy’ in collaboration with Sky Media, the advertising arm of Sky. The campaign coincides with the start of the PDC World Darts Championship, live on Sky Sports, where Luke Littler commences his title defence. Darts sensation Littler has been using Target […]
Sky Arts’ flagship arts competition Landscape Artist of the Year returns to Sky Arts, Freeview and streaming service NOW for its eleventh season on January 14th, shining a spotlight on extraordinary artistic talent from across the UK and Ireland. Hosted by Stephen Mangan, the series sees a new wave of artists pick up their brushes […]
The Italian Antitrust Authority has levied a €4.2 million fine against Sky Italia for engaging in three distinct unfair commercial practices. The ruling, detailed in the Authority’s weekly bulletin, comes after a period of scrutiny into Sky’s consumer interactions. The largest portion of the fine, €2 million, was imposed for “misleading communications regarding price increases […]
Sky and the Ladies European Tour (LET) have announced an extension to their long-standing partnership meaning Sky Sports and NOW remain the exclusive home of the Tour, including the next three editions of the Solheim Cup, until the end of 2030. The new deal takes the partnership into a landmark 30th year, where Sky will […]
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 […]
Murder at the Post Office, a new three-part Sky Original true crime documentary will be coming to Sky and streaming service NOW on December 29th. The series is produced by the Academy Award, Emmy Award and BAFTA Award-winning team at Lightbox. In 2010, the Yorkshire village of Melsonby was left in disbelief when postmistress Diana Garbutt […]
Communications consultancy Clearbox has announced that former UTV Managing Director Michael Wilson has joined its team as Executive Director in a significant strategic move aimed at meeting growing demand for broadcast-quality content and executive-level communications counsel. Wilson brings nearly 30 years of senior media experience from UTV, ITV and Sky News, plus strategic advisory credentials […]
United Group has announced the launch of SkyShowtime on Vivacom in Bulgaria and on Telemach in Croatia and Slovenia. This new partnership brings SkyShowtime’s entertainment portfolio directly to United Group customers across the region, offering blockbuster movies, global hit series, and exclusive original programming. SkyShowtime is available immediately as an add-on with flexible subscription options […]