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Germany: Volleyball World secures ZDF deal

Volleyball World has agreed a new multi-year media rights partnership with Germany’s national public broadcaster ZDF, ensuring that German volleyball fans can enjoy free access to coverage of Germany’s national teams competing in leading international volleyball competitions. The deal follows the recent extension of SN1 Sports’ partnership with Volleyball World through to 2032. Under the […]

June 26, 2026

Winger named President of Dynamic Television Germany

Dynamic Television has announced the appointment of acclaimed producer, showrunner and writer Jörg Winger as President of Dynamic Television Germany, with the company also moving forward on Conspiracy, a thriller series now in development with ZDF. In his new role, Winger will lead the development of both German and international scripted projects out of Germany. […]

June 11, 2026

ZDF Studios acquires Herzkino titles from Prima Group

ZDF Studios has concluded a deal with Prima Group in the Czech Republic, further expanding its long-standing partnership. The deal comprises a package of 360 Herzkino titles, including films from the celebrated strands Rosamunde Pilcher, Inga Lindström, A Summer in… and Katie Fforde. Herzkino is a popular ZDF TV movie strand featuring 90-minute romantic dramas […]

June 1, 2026

Finite Films & TV appoints McGrath to Scripted Development Executive

Finite Films & TV has announced the appointment of Benjamin McGrath as Scripted Development Executive, to support its growing slate of scripted content. McGrath brings over 20 years of experience as a Drama Executive to his new role at Finite Films & TV. Before joining Finite, he was Head of Drama for Three River Fiction, […]

May 21, 2026

Bomanbridge Media secures multiple broadcast deals for factual portfolio

International content distribution and production company, Bomanbridge Media, has secured multiple broadcast agreements throughout Europe and North America for titles across its factual portfolio. Independent US network EarthxTV, dedicated to conservation and sustainability programming, has acquired a 45+ hour package of factual content to launch alongside Earth Day later this month. Titles include the Jackson […]

April 15, 2026

Go Button Media secures new commissions from ZDF Studios, Super Channel

Go Button Media has secured a new commission from ZDF Studios for a major eight-hour factual series, Shadows & Dust: Lost History, marking the next chapter in a rapidly growing partnership between the Canadian production company and the renowned German producer-distributor. In addition to reuniting the partners behind the successful Into the Universe: The Secrets […]

April 7, 2026

ZDF partners with Dubhub for localisation of YouTube channels

ZDF Digital is partnering with localisation company Dubhub to create audio dubs for the YouTube channel Get.factual. The first phase of the collaboration will focus on launching English-language content in Latin American Spanish. ZDF Digital is the technology and production subsidiary of ZDF, providing digital media services, streaming infrastructure, post-production, and technical solutions for broadcast […]

March 18, 2026

wedotv to distribute ZDF’s Pash channel

Germany’s ZDF Studios has signed an agreement with global channel provider and distributor wedotv. Per the deal, wedotv will serve as the pay‑TV partner for Pash, a previously digital‑only on‑demand service for children and families. Pash offers a portfolio of more than 500 hours of animation and live‑action series, featuring internationally programming from an array […]

March 17, 2026

Little Dot Studios, ZDF Studios expand content deal

Little Dot Studios has renewed and expanded its content partnership with ZDF Studios, the commercial subsidiary of ZDF, Germany’s public-service broadcaster. The multi-year deal scales the distribution and monetisation of ZDF Studios’ factual catalogue across global digital platforms. Under the agreement, Little Dot Studios (an All3Media company) will license over 600 hours of programming from […]

March 3, 2026

EBU Members draw significant audiences for Winter Olympics

European Broadcasting Union (EBU) Member broadcasters are delivering the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games to mass audiences across Europe, with strong viewership figures reported during the opening days of competition, which started on February 6th.. RAI recorded a peak audience of 4.9 million for its early alpine skiing coverage as Italy’s Sofia Goggia secured […]

February 16, 2026