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Beyond Rights strikes raft of new deals in North America

Beyond Rights has finalised several new deals across North America, resulting in more than 650 hours of unscripted content placed with broadcasters and platforms in the US and Canada. In the US, Smithsonian Channel has acquired documentary series Elizabeth (8 x 60). A fitting title for this platinum jubilee year, it tells of Queen Elizabeth […]

February 15, 2022

Blue Ant’s TotalCrime on The Roku Channel

International producer, distributor and channel operator, Blue Ant Media has announced the launch of TotalCrime, a new free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channel on The Roku Channel in the US. TotalCrime serves true crime enthusiasts with a catalogue of real-life stories depicted in factual series and documentaries. As part of TotalCrime’s offering, three quarters of […]

February 8, 2022

Research: Couples spend 43 days a year streaming TV

A third of Brits spend the equivalent of 43 days a year streaming TV with their partner, yet just 4 per cent cuddle while doing so, according to research from connectivity provider TalkTalk. But while couples may not want to cuddle when s, it appears they more affectionate when it comes to choosing what they […]

January 31, 2022

New original titles for Sky Documentaries, Nature, Crime

Sky has announced a slate of three new Sky Original documentaries launching across Sky Documentaries, Sky Nature and Sky Crime this year. The newly commissioned documentaries include blue-chip natural history series Predators – Sky’s first co-production with Netflix –  which will follow six apex predators as they face the ultimate survival test in ever-changing landscapes. […]

January 25, 2022

IMDb TV Original true-crime Docuseries Bug Out premieres in March

IMDb TV has announced a March 4th premiere date for Bug Out, an unexpected true crime docuseries that delves into the mystery of the largest known live insect heist in history. The docuseries will be available to stream exclusively on IMDb TV, Amazon’s premium free streaming service, in both the US and the UK. Bug Out holds the […]

January 25, 2022

Sky announces Murder in The Valleys

Sky has announced a new four-part true crime series, Murder in the Valleys, which takes a forensic look at the biggest murder investigation in Welsh history. The Sky Original series, which examines the Clydach murders, is set to premiere on Sky Crime and streaming service NOW on February 6th. Filmed over a period of twelve […]

January 13, 2022

A+E Networks UK commissions more Killer Britain

A+E Networks UK has commissioned the return of true-crime series Killer Britain with Dermot Murnaghanfor Crime + Investigation. The series is produced by true crime specialists FirstLookTV and is scheduled to air in the UK on Crime + Investigation in 2022 in an extended ten episode run. Hosted and curated by one of the UK’s […]

November 23, 2021

IMDb TV launches 15 channels on Fire TV UK

IMDb TV, Amazon’s premium free streaming service, has announced that 15 live linear channels have been added to the service, including hit comedy series and reality TV, true crime, design, pop culture, and more. Additionally, the IMDb TV standalone app on Fire TV is now available in the UK. The 15 recently added live linear […]

November 2, 2021By Nik Roseveare

discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video Channels UK

Discovery UK has announced that discovery+, the subscription streaming platform, is now available on Prime Video Channels in the UK. discovery+, which launched in late 2020, went live in the US and Italy earlier this year, and now expands its rollout on Prime Video Channels with this new announcement in the UK. Viewers can engage […]

September 28, 2021