• Subscribe to our Daily News Emails
  • Advertise
    • Media Info
    • Terms & Conditions for Advertisers
    • Mechanical Data

Broadband TV News

Independent. Since 2003

  • Home
  • News Line
    • Central & East Europe
    • People
  • TV
    • On Demand/VOD
    • IPTV
    • Cable
    • Satellite
    • Terrestrial
    • Distribution
  • Business
  • Tech
  • Events
    • Events Diary
    • BTN Events
    • Events Coverage
    • Submit the details of your event
  • Features
  • Resources
    • White Papers

Narrative Capital buys Sony UK channels

May 16, 2021 11.46 Europe/London By Chris Dziadul

The US-based media investment firm Narrative Capital has acquired the Sony Pictures Television’s portfolio of premiere FTA broadcast television channels and their digital assets in the UK for an undisclosed fee.

The portfolio – Sony Movies, Sony Movies Action, Sony Movies Classic, Sony Channel, POP, Tiny POP and POP Max – make up the largest FTA network of movie and commercial network of kids channels in the UK. Together, they offer over 6,400 hours of content on Freeview, Sky, Virgin Media and Freesat.

Commenting on the deal, Narrative CEO Daniel Levin said: “Narrative’s range of activity all along the life cycle of content makes this a terrific match. Sony Pictures Television’s UK FTA broadcasting business has long stood out to us as a hub for creator, brand and technology interaction, which is something we look for. What an exciting opportunity to rebrand with a dynamic, confident voice that welcomes new viewers to celebrate the ease, spontaneity and connection of broadcast television. We’re thrilled to welcome these channels and the staff into the Narrative family”.

The deal was led on the ground in the UK by Remy Minute. Minute was the founder and CEO of CSC Media Group (CSC) in 2006 which he grew to be the largest FTA portfolio of TV channels in the U.K. Minute will be stepping in as CEO to help transition the business out of Sony and set it up for independent success.

Minute said: “These quality channels from Sony Pictures Television together with the agile group of media experts who run them is that rare platform opportunity from which to grow both across existing businesses and new digital extensions. I am delighted to partner with Narrative and look forward to our work in the U.K. and the US to fully realise the opportunity”.

Levin added: “Remy is a visionary. We could not be prouder to partner with him”.

Narrative will evolve brand and merchandising partnerships around kids deals and explore opportunities for the movies and entertainment portfolio, while also building on existing digital assets across the portfolio to increase reach and capture audiences on a variety of devices. There has been an increased digital presence with the rollout of the POP Player AVOD TV and mobile app, web destinations and YouTube channels.

Levin continued: “Sony Pictures Television has done a wonderful job cultivating the channels and the acquisition is a welcome extension of our audience-first, connection-driven philosophy. We embrace the opportunity to broaden the reach of the iconic POP brand with new platforms and original content”.

  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
  • Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp

Related

Filed Under: Editor's Choice, Newsline Tagged With: Narrative Capital, Sony Pictures Television, UK Edited: 17 May 2021 13:46

Avatar photo

About Chris Dziadul

Latest News

  • Channel 4’s social media Food & Drink channel serves up 4.8m views
  • Ofcom revises procedures for investigating broadcast and on demand licence breaches
  • Friend MTS to provide anti-piracy services to Indonesia’s MNC Group
  • LFP: Canal’s role restricted to that of distributor
  • Mediacom takes Harmonic Unified DOCSIS 4.0 platform

Most Popular

  • Altice France files for bankruptcy protection
    Altice France files for bankruptcy protection
  • Sky, Channel 4 and ITV to launch premium video advertising marketplace
    Sky, Channel 4 and ITV to launch premium video advertising marketplace
  • Viaplay Group launches dedicated sports channel
    Viaplay Group launches dedicated sports channel
  • UK to invest £380 million in creative sector
    UK to invest £380 million in creative sector
  • Eutelsat planning capital increase to become European Starlink
    Eutelsat planning capital increase to become European Starlink
  • Prime Video to screen Premier League in the Netherlands
    Prime Video to screen Premier League in the Netherlands
  • Channel 4’s social media Food & Drink channel serves up 4.8m views
    Channel 4’s social media Food & Drink channel serves up 4.8m views

White Paper

White Paper: Why Wi-Fi 7 is critical for ISPs in the gigabit+ era

Today, consumers are increasingly using bandwidth-intensive and latency-sensitive workloads, such as 4K and 8K streaming, online gaming, and AR/VR applications. As a result, Internet Service Providers must update their networks and by extension Wi-Fi experiences and performance. … [Download the White Paper ...]

Broadband TV News

  • Subscribe
  • About us
  • Contacts
  • Logos & Pictures
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions

Advertising

  • Media Info
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Mechanical Data
  • Video Services

News

  • Latest
  • Central & East Europe
  • TV
  • Tech
  • Streaming
  • Cable
  • Satellite
  • Terrestrial
  • IPTV
  • Business
  • People

Events

  • Events Diary
  • BTN Events
  • Submit the details of your event
  • Media Meet & Greet

Editorial

PO Box 499
Cambridge
United Kingdom
CB1 0AH
news@broadbandtvnews.com

Commercial

Arundel View Cottage
Wepham
West Sussex
BN18 9RA
sales@broadbandtvnews.com

Connect with Us

 

Copyright © 2025 Broadband TV News LLP · Log in

 

Loading Comments...
 

    We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OK