Canal+ Group’s Thema and IQiyi have partnered to launch the pan-Asian streaming service in the UK and Ireland.
discovery+ inks deal with Amazon in UK
discovery+ is now available on Prime Video Channels in the UK.
Germany to overtake UK in SVOD subs
Germany will overtake the UK in terms of SVOD subscriptions in 2025 and will have a total of 52 million the following year.
Viaplay to expand to more markets
Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT Group) will launch its Viaplay streaming service in five new markets by the end of 2023.
Sky Q to offer live sport in HDR
The UK’s Sky Q is adding High Dynamic Range (HDR) to Ultra HD for the first time on live sport this summer.
British appetite for VOD continues to grow
Viewing needs in Great Britain (GB) are increasingly being satisfied by streaming services, according to the latest findings of the data insights consultancy Kantar.
ITV and Sky ink long-term deal
The UK’s ITV and Sky have agreed a new and improved long-term partnership which builds on the previous advertising and carriage agreement between the companies.
Ofcom launches BBC Three competition assessment
The UK regulator Ofcom has launched a full competition assessment into the BBC’s proposal to launch BBC Three as a TV channel.
Ofcom calls for stronger system of PSM
The UK regulator Ofcom has recommended a radical overhaul of law to ensure that public service media (PSM) survives in the digital age.
BBC Studios Showcase to remain fully digital
BBC Studios has announced that following on from the success of the first ever virtual Showcase, the event next year will also be fully digital.