Amagi, a global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV (CTV), has announced its collaboration with ABP Network, one of India’s largest media groups. This collaboration empowers ABP Network to deliver its Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) channels to a global audience on platforms such as Samsung TV and Xiaomi. ABP Network…

New figures estimate that £9.5 billion (€11.2bn) of investment in London is expected to be generated over the next five years as a result of Film London support for film, TV and animation production. This in turn would add over £1 billion in additional GVA for London over the same five-year period to 2028-29. Coinciding…

Titan OS, a European technology, entertainment, and advertising company, has announced the launch of Titan Ads, a marketplace for Connected TV (CTV). Headquartered in Barcelona, Titan OS and Titan Ads operate in key European markets, leveraging the content and advertising expertise of its local teams in markets such as the UK, Germany, France, Spain &…

FreeWheel, a technology platform for the television advertising industry, has announced the launch of an enhanced product suite for programmatic transactions on live steaming events—including the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024. In addition, FreeWheel has released a report titled: It’s Only Live Once: How TV Advertisers Can Capture Audiences in the Moment…and How Streaming…

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) UK & Ireland has commissioned 50 hours of new and returning shows for its linear channels and discovery+. A new 8×60 series, James May & The Dull Men’s Club (w/t) will see the British television presenter and award-winning journalist solve essential conundrums. Teaming up with the ‘Dull Men’s Club’ Facebook phenomenon,…

TrillerTV has announced that wrestling fans around the world can now access the Pay-Per-View (PPV) vault of All Elite Wrestling (AEW). Historic AEW PPV events are available to purchase à la carte and as part of special PPV bundle packages. TrillerTV subscribers can relive the complete history of AEW, starting from the inaugural All Out…

Satellite operator SES has its latest satellite, Astra 1P (also known as SES-24) on SpaceX’s Florida launch pad. Subject to the usual weather considerations it should launch on June 19th at 5.25pm Eastern time. As this is written, however, there are strong winds at the Cape which might delay the launch which was originally scheduled…

Comedy channel, Gold, will take a reflective look at Absolutely Fabulous, one of Britain’s most celebrated sitcoms, with a new one-off, Absolutely Fabulous: Inside Out (1x 120’).  The UKTV Original retrospective is produced by Expectation and will air later this year. The retrospective will see Jennifer Saunders (Edina Monsoon), Joanna Lumley (Patsy Stone), Julia Sawalha…

eCLUTCH, the destination for eSports enthusiasts, has announced its expansion into Europe. eCLUTCH has partnered with top-tier eSports channels such as ESR, GINX TV, Esports 24, Esports Legends, Gametoon, and MGG TV, to offer a slate of eSports entertainment for audiences. ESR is America’s #1 award-nominated Gaming Entertainment Network available 24/7 in 100+ countries, offering…

The HBO Original drama series, House of the Dragon, saw record-breaking weekend viewership numbers on Max and, on June 16th, led the platform to its largest single day audience to date.  In anticipation of the second season, Season 1 saw strong viewing the week leading up to Season 2 premiere, tallying an audience of 1…