Warner Bros Discovery UK & Ireland has tannounced a slate of new and returning commissions for discovery+ and across linear channels Quest, Really and Food Network, all dropping in 2025. Adding to the popular vs true crime series, which includes Johnny vs Amber: The US Trial, Vardy vs Rooney: The Wagatha Trial and Kim vs […]
Canada’s Bell Media has bolstered its existing partnership with Montréal-based Sphere Media by acquiring a majority stake in content distributor Sphere Abacus, through parent company Sphere Media International. As part of the acquisition, UK-based Sphere Abacus becomes the primary international distributor of Bell Media’s owned distribution rights, which enables Bell Media to participate more broadly […]
Following its launch on Disney+ in France in February, bref.2 quickly became the most-viewed General Entertainment series debut on Disney+ in France, since the platform launched in 2020. The Original comedy series is now available to stream on Disney+ in the UK and Ireland. bref.2 marks the long-awaited return of the fast-paced, sharp-witted, and deeply […]
CityFibre, the UK independent full fibre platform, has announced the acquisition of Connexin’s full fibre infrastructure, establishing a material foothold across Hull and East Riding and enabling the expansion of CityFibre’s footprint by up to 185,000 premises. The agreement will see Connexin’s shareholder, Patrizia’s European Infrastructure Fund II, become a minority shareholder in CityFibre. The […]
The government-backed 5G MoDE (Mobile O-RAN for Highly Dense Environments) project has successfully delivered a temporary O-RAN Cell on Wheels at the O2 Blueroom, located outside the Allianz Stadium. The trial, which has been delivered by Virgin Media O2 and Mavenir, took place during the England vs Italy Six Nations fixture earlier this March and […]
As the UK continues to move to a full fibre future, the government and internet providers are being urged to consider alternatives before adding to the country’s existing forest of more than 4 million telegraph poles. At least 1.2 million homes will be able to access full fibre broadband networks thanks to government subsidies, amounting […]
Nexxen, the advertising technology platform, has announced an expansion of its partnership with Tubi, Fox Corporation’s ad-supported streaming service. Building on Nexxen and Tubi’s partnership in the US, Nexxen will now support Tubi in the U.K. through its supply-side platform, Nexxen SSP, to increase programmatic advertising revenue opportunities. Tubi launched in the UK in July […]
Neos Networks, has strengthened its long-term partnership with BMC TV, an independent media connectivity provider, to support the seamless delivery of live event broadcasts across the UK. For 18 years, BMC TV has built a reputation for delivering high-quality media connectivity for major sporting and entertainment events, including the FIFA World Cup, Commonwealth Games and […]
WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings, has announced the Road to Clash in Paris tour across the UK, Ireland & France this August that will see WWE Superstars visit Dublin, Liverpool, Newcastle, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Cardiff and Lyon ahead of Clash in Paris. This marks the first time in 12 years that WWE will broadcast […]
VERSA Studios, the UK networks of TV and film production facilities, has announced that Sarah McGettigan has joined as Head of Sales, further strengthening the company’s ambitious growth strategy and its commitment to the TV industry. McGettigan brings over 23 years of experience, having played a pivotal role at Pinewood Television since its launch in 2001. […]