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Sweden: IPTV piracy enquiry welcomed

Every year, online piracy costs rights holders around the world billions of dollars. In Sweden, the issue has not received much attention until now, with the Swedish government announcing an enquiry into the matter, citing the fact that Sweden is one of the EU countries where the problem is the biggest. “We want as many […]

February 7, 2025By Colin Mann

Fred Media announces deals for Colin & Justin’s Sub Zero Reno

Ahead of its premiere on Paramount+ Canada this week, Fred Media/Radar can confirm that its big new renovation series, Colin & Justin’s Sub Zero Reno – has been acquired by Nine Network in Australia and Warner Bros Discovery in New Zealand. Colin & Justin’s Sub Zero Reno (6×60’) is a Far Point Films (Canada) production […]

January 29, 2025

WBD edges towards network spin-off?

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has announced a new corporate structure which it says is “designed to enhance its strategic flexibility and create potential opportunities to unlock additional shareholder value”. Under this new corporate structure, Warner Bros. Discovery will serve as the parent company for two operating divisions: Global Linear Networks: A linear television business that […]

December 12, 2024

WBD partners with IAEA on TV campaign

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), part of the United Nations family, have announced a partnership that focuses on promoting and educating the public around nuclear science and the innovative solutions it brings for issues that our modern world faces, from climate change to growing hunger and beyond. While the […]

December 12, 2024

The Sanctuary picked up by Warner Bros Discovery NZ

LA-based film and TV studio Happy Accidents today announces its coproduction with leading New Zealand-based production company Kevin & Co for new original comedy series The Sanctuary (8×22’) has been picked up by Warner Bros. Discovery in New Zealand for free-to-air network Three and BVOD service ThreeNow.  The series has just been greenlit in the final NZ On […]

December 11, 2024

WBD UK commissions Auction House slate

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. […]

December 3, 2024

WBD Nordics appoints Sperling in GVP role

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) Nordics has appointed Allan Sperling as the new Group Vice President, Programming, Networks & Streaming for the Nordic region, effective December 2nd. Sperling will be based out of Stockholm, overseeing strategic programme planning and operations for the company’s channel portfolios across Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland. With over two decades of […]

November 26, 2024

NBA, WBD extend partnership

The NBA and Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) have reached an agreement that will extend their long-standing media partnership an additional 11 years. Per the terms of the agreement, the NBA and WBD will expand their business partnership including several components that will promote NBA content and accelerate the growth and reach of TNT Sports and […]

November 19, 2024

Canal+ renews Eurosport distribution

Canal+ has announced the renewal of its agreement to distribute Eurosport channels for its subscribers in France and Switzerland. Canal+ subscribers will continue to have access to the Eurosport 1 and Eurosport 2 channels. As such, they will be able to follow major international competitions, including the Australian Open, the US Open and the entire […]

November 18, 2024

SES, WBD renew deal

SES will unveil its latest quarterly results on November 7th and on top of its renewal and expansion capacity announcement for Telekom Srbija comes a similar deal with Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) in a multi-year contract renewal. Under the agreement, SES will provide playout services and satellite capacity to deliver WBD’s SD and HD channels […]

November 5, 2024By Chris Forrester