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TLC commissions special summer series of Mock the Week

Warner Bros Discovery UK & Ireland has  announced that Mock the Week will be back on TLC with a 5-episode special summer series. Following the return of the show on the new free-to-air TLC at the start of 2026, the additional episodes run through June and July (during the World Cup) will give Mock the Week fans their […]

May 6, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Research: Paramount/WBD would reach 57% of US broadband homes

Parks Associates’ latest streaming video research highlights that Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) would extend the combined company’s reach to 57 per cent of all US internet households. This deal would put it on par with the four streaming giants (Netflix, Google, Prime Video and Disney) which each reach nearly 60 per cent […]

May 5, 2026

Paramount+ nears 80m subs; integrating Pluto TV

Paramount Skydance’s pre-tax earnings rose in Q1 2026 as streamlined operations and ‌improved results in its streaming and studios businesses helped offset declines in television. The results are the first since the media giant agreed a $110 billion (€94bn) deal to acquire Warner Bros Discovery (WBD). Q1 adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation […]

May 5, 2026

Beyond Mountains agency launches

Beyond Mountains, the film, TV and culture agency, has launched in London. The social-first agency will deliver strategic creative production, partnerships, PR & communications to the entertainment and Creator industries in the UK and internationally. With headquarters in Chiswick, the agency is led by co-founders Simon Briggs, Jamie DeHavilland, Louise Kean-Wood, and Matt Falck. Former […]

May 5, 2026

Italy: Sky, WBD renew deal

Sky and Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) are renewing their partnership in Italy. The new deal brings an array of channels, on-demand content, movies, and digital services back to Sky. Effective immediately, WBD channels are back among the Sky lineup including: Food Network, HGTV, Nove, Discovery, Real Time, Dmax, Giallo, Discovery Turbo, K2 and Frisbee.  They […]

May 1, 2026

Subs sue to block Paramount / WBD

A group of Paramount+ subscribers have launched a federal antitrust challenge against the acquisition. The lawsuit, filed in San Francisco, seeks to halt Paramount Skydance’s planned $110 billion purchase of Warner Bros Discovery (WBD), on the grounds that the combination would severely damage competition across several key entertainment sectors and ultimately harm US consumers. Paramount […]

May 1, 2026

Eurosport, TNT Sports to air over 4,000 hours of live sport this summmer

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) is serving up a jam-packed May, June and July of live sporting action, bringing some of the world’s biggest events and superstar athletes straight to screens. From heart-stopping finals to record-breaking performances, TNT Sports, Eurosport and HBO Max* will provide a front-row seat to every moment. The extensive slate of live […]

May 1, 2026

WBD shareholders approve Paramount takeover

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) shareholders have approved the company’s takeover by Paramount Skydance. The deal, worth $111 billion (€95bn), would see Paramount, backed by Larry Ellison, take control of all of Warner Bros’ catalogue and channels, which include the likes of Harry Potter, DC Comics, Game of Thrones and news network CNN. “We appreciate the […]

April 24, 2026

WBD extends Giro d’Italia rights

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has announced the extension of its exclusive rights to show the Giro d’Italia, Giro d’Italia Women and the best men’s and women’s Italian road cycling races for viewers in Europe and US. The new deal between WBD and RCS Sport, lasting until at least 2029, extends WBD’s association with La Corsa Rosa, the season’s first […]

April 22, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Mega Movie Weekend returns for April

Mega Movie Weekend has returned, running from April 17th to April 19th) offering a range of titles at promotional prices to help audiences build their digital libraries. The campaign runs across key retailers, including Prime Video, Sky Store, the Apple TV app, Rakuten TV and EE TV Store, with prices starting at £2.99. Titles available […]

April 17, 2026By Nik Roseveare