Virgin Media is refreshing its bundle line-up which its says will “put entertainment at the heart, simplify its offering and provide even more value for its customers” – including faster broadband, more HD channels, and Netflix included as standard across a selection of broadband and entertainment packages. New and re-contracting customers can choose from five […]
ITV Studios has announced a number of senior appointments to strengthen its Data & Insights and Business Development divisions under Tom Clark, EVP, Global Sales & Commercial Strategy. ITV Studios said the hires are part of its wider strategy to drive growth and unlock new opportunities across Global Partnerships and Zoo 55. ITV Studios is […]
UK indie Dash Pictures has hired Jack Oliver as Head of Development and Executive Producer across all unscripted and scripted content. Jack, an experienced broadcast producer and executive, recently left European pay-TV giant Sky from his role as Head of Co-Productions after a decade at the company where he started as an Acquisitions Manager working […]
Commissioned by Sky Kids, the first animated special from Magic Light Pictures’ award-winning and BAFTA-nominated preschool property Pip and Posy will premiere on October 1st on the Sky Kids linear channel as well as being available on demand on Sky Kids and NOW. Featuring exciting new characters and locations, Pip and Posy’s Spooktacular Party sees […]
Sky has announced new Italian Sky Original series Gucci – Fine dei Giochi (working title) – a modern family epic about the power of a name, the price of fame, and the allure of success and money – lots of money. Filming will commence in spring 2026 and the series will be directed by Gabriele […]
Sky News has announced a multi-year deal with MSNBC, the US news network, which will pay for the use of its cross-platform coverage. The channel’s live broadcasts, TV packages and online journalism are to be used by MSNBC as part of a commercial agreement, the details of which were not disclosed. All Sky News’ British and […]
Sky Media, the advertising arm of Sky, has extended its partnership with Regit, the UK’s digital garage. This is following strong demand and high return rates across the automotive and insurance advertisers. The collaboration combines Regit’s unique insight into the UK’s car owners with Sky Media’s advanced targeting solutions. Together they have proven particularly successful […]
Planning approval has been granted for the expansion of Sky Studios Elstree, Sky’s film and TV studio, financed and developed by L&G. The approval, which would allow a further 10 stages to the complex in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, unlocks development that is expected to create over 2,000 jobs and attract £2 billion (€2.2bn) of production investment to the UK […]
Buffering internet has been ranked among the most annoying everyday delays in an ‘impatient nation’ study. A poll of 3,000 adults uncovered that a fifth – the equivalent to 10.7 million Brits – consider themselves impatient. This comes as almost two in ten (19 per cent) blame social media for their lack of patience, with […]
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon is back for a third season. All seven episodes of the global hit – the longest season to date – will be available exclusively on Sky Max and streaming service NOW on October 24th. Season three, filmed in Spain, will follow Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) and Carol Peletier (Melissa McBride) as they […]