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True Crime channel expands British programming

True Crime, a UK channel specialising in crime documentary content – and part of a joint venture owned by AMC Networks International UK and Paramount – is expanding its original content library. On April 6th, the True Crime channel will launch UK Crime Files, a new curated nightly block of original British true crime documentaries […]

March 5, 2026

Malta: Viasat World channels on Melita TV

Independent international broadcaster, Viasat World, has confirmed its entry into the Maltese market. Through a new distribution agreement with Melita TV, Viasat World now brings a curated portfolio of TV channels to audiences in Malta, further strengthening its footprint in Europe. Melita TV subscribers can now access five of Viasat World’s channels, including its factual […]

March 4, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Sphere Abacus acquires 5 true crime series

UK-based distributor Sphere Abacus (SA) has acquired five true crime series from award-winning producers, specialising in high-profile factual and true crime series for networks worldwide. Skegness Psycho: 28 Miles to Murder (2 x one hour), produced by UK indie FirstLookTV, creators of powerful, story-led factual content, will air on Crime & Investigation. A Perfect Scam (10 x […]

February 11, 2026

Law&Crime to acquire Court TV

The EW Scripps Company has confirmed an agreement to sell its Court TV network to Law&Crime – the multiplatform true crime and legal content studio created and led by ABC News Chief Legal Analyst Dan Abrams and now owned by media creator holding company Jellysmack. Scripps relaunched Court TV in May 2019 after acquiring the […]

February 10, 2026

UKTV commissions Outback Terror: The Falconio Murder

UKTV, Screenwest, and Screen Australia have announced Outback Terror: The Falconio Murder, a new two-part true crime documentary from Western Australian production company, Prospero Productions, has been greenlit for production. The 2×60’ documentary will be available on the free streaming service, U and air on U&W in the UK, with international distribution by Sphere Abacus. Its Australian broadcast will […]

January 29, 2026

The Hillside Strangler premieres on MGM+ this January

MGM+ has unveiled the official trailer for The Hillside Strangler. The upcoming docuseries, which follows the serial killer who sparked the longest criminal trial in US history, will premiere on the streaming platform on January 18th. In the late 1970s, Los Angeles was the serial murder capital of the world: The Freeway Killers; The Toolbox Killers; The […]

January 8, 2026

Disney+ announces The Devil in my DMs anthology series

Disney+ has announced the latest addition to its UK slate, and its first foray into true-crime, The Devil in my DMs. The four-part Hulu Original Series for Disney+ will explore the dark intersection of social media and crime, following four distinctive stories where an online interaction becomes the breeding ground for shocking real-life crime. The […]

December 3, 2025

Murdaugh: Death in the Family on Disney+ this October

Disney+ has announced that Original limited series, Murdaugh: Death in the Family, will premiere on October 15th exclusively on Disney+ in the UK, with three episodes at launch, then one new episode weekly. Maggie and Alex enjoy a lavish life of privilege as members of one of South Carolina’s most powerful legal dynasties. But when their […]

September 11, 2025

FilmRise announces Murder in Mind and Pushed to Death co-productions

FilmRise, a Radial Entertainment company, has announced partnerships for two new true-crime co-productions, Murder in Mind and Pushed to Death. FilmRise will co-produce Murder in Mind alongside CBS AMC Networks UK Channels Partnership and Blue Ant Studios, produced by Back 2 Back Productions. Pushed to Death will be produced by Coming Up Roses with co-production […]

September 5, 2025

FOX Nation, 50 Cent partner for new true crime series

FOX Nation will debut an all-new true crime series from multi-hyphenate Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson, titled 50 Ways to Catch a Killer, announced Jason Klarman, FOX News Media Chief Digital Officer and Chief Marketing Officer. Hosted and executive produced by Jackson, alongside his banner G-Unit Film & Television in partnership with Lionsgate Alternative Television, the […]

September 4, 2025