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Law&Crime launches SiriusXM channel

US pay-radio service SiriusXM has announced the addition of Dan Abrams’ TV network, Law&Crime, to its streaming channel lineup. The simulcast of the TV network features daily live trial coverage, expert legal analysis, and original true-crime stories. The channel is available to stream immediately on Law&Crime channel 793. Law&Crime features live trials along with expert […]

October 3, 2022

Accedo powers A+E Networks EMEA’s true crime SVoD service

Accedo, the global video solutions provider, has worked with A+E Networks EMEA to develop and deploy a new true-crime streaming service, Crime+Investigation Play, which is powered by Accedo One, Accedo’s SaaS offering for state-of-the art multi-screen video services. A+E Networks EMEA is a leading media provider of factual and entertainment content reaching viewers across multiple countries. […]

September 8, 2022

Crime+Investigation Play goes live in UK

A+E Networks EMEA has launched its dedicated true-crime direct-to-consumer streaming service, Crime+Investigation Play, available to viewers in the UK for £3.99 a month. With over 1,000 hours of premium programming and local originals available at launch, Crime+Investigation Play is a dedicated true-crime streaming service that vows to bring true-crime enthusiasts “closer to every story, deeper […]

September 5, 2022By Nik Roseveare

Sky reveals slate of factual commissions

Sky has unveiled seven new Sky Original documentary projects across Sky Documentaries, Sky Nature and Sky Crime. The new commissions will also air on streaming service NOW. The newly commissioned titles for Sky Documentaries include: The Good Fight Club, which follows a young team of mixed martial arts fighters from South East London, training in […]

August 25, 2022By Nik Roseveare

Prime Video reveals new true-crime docs

Prime Video has revealed further investment into documentary filmmaking with two new UK Original series, The Greatest Show Never Made and Fake Sheikh. Both documentaries will launch on Prime Video in 2023. These new docu-series will sit alongside the chilling Patricia Hall documentary, The Confession, three-part series Three Mothers (working title), and previously announced documentary […]

August 24, 2022By Nik Roseveare

A+E Networks launching Crime+Investigation Play in UK

Dean Possenniskie, Managing Director at A+E Networks UK & EMEA, has announced that A+E Networks EMEA will launch a dedicated direct-to-consumer destination for true crime, Crime+Investigation Play, in the UK on September 5th. Crime+Investigation Play direct-to-consumer will offer true crime enthusiasts binge-worthy boxsets, an extensive library of browsable content, curated collections, and new content available […]

August 10, 2022

Peacock adds new episodes of Prime Crime

Ten new episodes of Prime Crime are now available to watch on-deman via Peacock. The true crime series, produced by Law&Crime Productions, is hosted and executive produced by attorney and Law & Crime anchor Jesse Weber. This series continues to take a deep dive into high-profile crime and courtroom stories, such as the televised trial […]

August 10, 2022

Warner Bros Discovery UK commissions true crime slate

Warner Bros Discovery UK has announced the commission of three new true crime series; The Swindlers (w/t), Dead Fake (w/t) and Michael Sams: Kidnapper Killer, as well as the return of Quest Red’s Deadliest Mums & Dads for season two. The Swindlers is a 6×60 docuseries produced by Crackit Productions that examines some of the […]

July 22, 2022

Disney+ bolsters true crime line-up

The Disney+ service is adding a number of true crime titles in the coming days, significantly bolstering its line-up of the popular genre. Already streaming is Captive Audience: A Real American Horror Story which tells the story of seven-year-old Steven who vanishes from Merced, California in 1972. When he heroically returns seven years later, the […]

July 17, 2022By Nik Roseveare

A+E Networks UK commissions Rob Rinder’s Interrogation Secrets

A+E Networks UK has commissioned Rob Rinder’s Interrogation Secrets, a new crime series that takes a unique look at the battle of wits between police and suspects in some of the most disturbing criminal cases in recent years. Produced by Zig Zag Productions and scheduled to premiere on Crime+Investigation in the early autumn, the ten-part series […]

July 14, 2022