Sky Agrees £1.6B Deal to Acquire ITV’s Media & Entertainment Business

Sky and ITV have agreed on the terms of a £1.6 billion (US$2.1 billion) acquisition. Under the deal, Sky will acquire ITV's Media & Entertainment division, including its broadcast channels…

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Chef Carmy, I Have News for You: Tomato Pasta Always Wins

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EU Poised to Approve Paramount’s $111bn Warner Bros Discovery Deal Under Conditions

The European Commission is reportedly preparing to give conditional approval for Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery. The $111 billion mega-merger would be subject to a series of competition…

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Banijay Rights Signs Digital Representation Deal with Chef Mike Reid

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ITV Studios Strikes HBO Max Europe Deal for ‘Tip Toe’

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Nina Dobrev & Paul Wesley Reunite for Hulu Drama ‘You Deserve to Know’

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Greek Drama ‘The Beach’ Continues International Success in Italy

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Off The Fence Adds Two New Wildlife Documentaries to its Catalogue

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Viaplay’s ‘Mafia’ Conquers 41 International Markets Ahead of Domestic Premiere

Viaplay Content Distribution has secured a major commercial milestone as its upcoming Swedish series Mafia lands broadcast and streaming deals across 41 international markets prior to its domestic premiere. Reflecting…

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​’A Woman of Substance’ Secured Season 2 After Becoming Channel 4’s Biggest Streaming Hit Since ‘It’s a Sin’

Channel 4 has officially greenlit a second season for its smash-hit period drama A Woman of Substance following an unprecedented run on the broadcaster's digital platform. Averaging an impressive three…

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Elizabeth Banks to Star as Ms. Frizzle in Live-Action ‘The Magic School Bus’ Movie at Legendary

After years of silence, the beloved 90s animated classic and children's literature staple The Magic School Bus is finally gaining momentum for a live-action big-screen debut. In a major industry…

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​’The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Breakout Sean Kaufman to Star Opposite Matt Damon in Daniels’ New Film

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UKTV and BBC Join Forces for Historic First Joint Comedy Co-Commission

In a historic, first-of-its-kind move for the British television industry, multi-channel broadcaster UKTV and BBC Entertainment have teamed up to co-commission a bold new comedy entertainment format. By pooling their…

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Turkish Tech Firm Merzigo Partners with NBCU to Revive David Letterman’s 6,000-Episode Late-Night Archive

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Emilia Clarke’s Espionage Thriller ‘Ponies’ Axed at Peacock

US streaming platform Peacock has officially cancelled its spy drama Ponies after just one season. The eight-part series, starring global icon Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones) and Haley Lu Richardson,…

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Annecy 2026: SND Films Nabs Exclusive Global Rights for Oscar-Nominated Short ‘The Three Sisters’

Direct from the bustling floors of the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, independent animation producer Polydont Films and Netherlands-based boutique sales outfit SND Films have officially inked an exclusive international…

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New Regency Boards Worldwide Sales for Gothic Thriller ‘Black Palace’

Production has officially commenced in the UK on the highly anticipated period feature Black Palace, directed by BAFTA-winning filmmaker Nick Hamm. Adding to the project's momentum, New Regency has come…

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