Higher bitrates drove several increases during November on the Netflix ISP Speed Index, a monthly update on which internet service providers (ISPs) provide the best prime-time Netflix streaming experience. Twelve countries and regions were in the top performance tier in November: Denmark, Hong Kong, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, and […]
AST SpaceMobile has been licensed by media regulator Ofcom to start testing its satellite-based ‘direct-to-cellular’ (D2C) service in the UK. The licence is for six months starting on December 20th. Other national regulators have approved similar tests ahead of full service introductions. AST is working with Vodafone in the UK as its telco partner, although […]
WWE fans in the UK will be able to watch the return of Saturday Night’s Main Event for free. The show – the first Saturday Night’s Main Event in over 15 years – will air as an NBC Network special (ie not a Premium Live Event) in the US, and will thus not air on […]
Apple TV+ is now available via Prime Video in the UK as an add-on subscription for £8.99/month. Prime members who subscribe to Apple TV+ via Prime Video will have access to entertainment including Severance, Bad Sisters, Silo, Slow Horses, Ted Lasso, The Morning Show, Presumed Innocent, Shrinking, Hijack, Loot, Palm Royale, as well as hit films such as […]
The UK is addressing the complexities of gambling marketing regulations, with a focus on stronger consumer protection measures. Despite existing rules, the disparity between UK and European standards is evident and demands attention. Aligning with European regulations could potentially safeguard vulnerable populations and mitigate gambling-related harm. The topic of gambling marketing regulations has gained significant […]
WWE, part of TKO Group, has announced an eleven-city tour on the Road to WrestleMania that will see WWE Superstars travel to Barcelona, Spain; Dortmund, Germany; Hannover, Germany; Brussels, Belgium; Bologna, Italy; Belfast, Northern Ireland; Nottingham, England; Glasgow, Scotland; Vienna, Austria; Amsterdam, Netherlands; and London, England. For the first-time-ever, during the biggest time of year […]
Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) UK & Ireland has announced the return of one of WBD’s most popular linear series The Yorkshire Auction House for its sixth season. Produced by STV Studios, the 20×60 episode run will find auctioneer Angus Ashworth traveling the nation decluttering homes filled with unique items, impressive collections and valued family heirlooms. […]
British TV exports around the world fell slightly in 2023-24, down two per cent on the previous year, to £1.81 billion (€2.18bn) according to Pact’s annual TV Exports Report. Although this is still 27 per cent higher than sales in 2020-21. The report found that despite the challenges in the US market over the past […]
The UK space sector is enjoying impressive progress and is said to be expanding faster than the UK economy. A report from Heligan Group forecasts that M&A activity will continue to grow in 2025 due to increasing government funding, the falling cost of launches, and the adoption of new technologies, such as satellite-based quantum key […]
Paramount+ has released a first-look at the upcoming UK original series The Crow Girl. The six-part thriller is produced by Emmy-winning creative team Buccaneer (Irvine Welsh’s Crime, Marcella) and stars Eve Myles, Katherine Kelly, Dougray Scott and Elliot Edusah. An adaptation from Erik Axl Sund’s international best-selling novel of the same name, The Crow Girl is […]