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Netflix opens Rome office

Netflix officially opened its new Italian headquarters in Rome on May 6th, and unveiled its upcoming local-language slate, which will include a new series adaptation of the Italian classic Il Gattopardo (‘The Leopard’). “Today we celebrate our new Italian home, our growing business in Italy, the creative community we are so honored to be part […]

May 9, 2022

Netflix orders more Formula 1: Drive to Survive

Netflix and Formula 1 have confirm that the popular docu-series, Formula 1: Drive to Survive, has been renewed for a 5th and 6th season on Netflix. The series has grown in popularity over time, with Season 4 attracting the biggest audience to date and breaking into Netflix’s weekly Top 10 in 56 countries. The new […]

May 6, 2022

Peacock at 28m subs; first original films

Peacock has announced three upcoming original films scheduled to premiere on the service in 2023: Shooting Stars, Praise This, and The Killer. Each film (more details below) is part of a previously announced collaboration with Universal Pictures to produce a number of films made exclusively for Peacock. “We know people join Peacock to watch movies, […]

May 3, 2022

Report: 5G to drive video enhancements

By 2027, 5G subscriptions are forecast to reach 4.4 billion globally, unleashing a massive consumer base demanding increasingly immersive experiences and wireless engagement made better by 5G. A recent report commissioned by mobile and video technology research and development company InterDigital, and written by market research firm Futuresource Consulting, examines the video innovations, emerging use […]

May 3, 2022

Netflix axes Meghan Markle animation

Netflix has axed animated production Pearl, a story created by Meghan Markle about a young girl inspired by women of historical significance. Markle was also due to serve as executive producer on the series alongside David Furnish, filmmaker and husband of Elton John. The Archewell Productions show was one of two projects announced as part […]

May 2, 2022By Nik Roseveare

BBC Factual announces new science programmes

BBC Factual has announced three brand new science programmes: Seven Days on Mars, fronted by Professor Brian Cox; Secrets of Size presented by Professor Jim Al-Khalili and an Horizon Special on the James Webb Telescope. Tom Coveney, BBC Commissioning Editor, Science, says: “The scientists exploring space and the workings of our universe are doing some […]

April 29, 2022

World of Wonder takes Drag Race to Belgium

On the heels of announcing Drag Race Sweden at MIPTV, World of Wonder, the LA-based media company, has now added Drag Race Belgique into the Drag Race family. The new Belgian iteration of the popular entertainment reality format joins existing versions of the global franchise in Thailand, the US, Chile, Canada, Holland, the UK, Spain, […]

April 29, 2022

UK policy: Regulate SVoD, sell C4, protect PSB sport

The UK’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport says that TV and radio audiences will enjoy a new golden age of programming as the government updates decades-old broadcasting regulations. The government plans to pursue a change of ownership of Channel 4 to give it the tools it needs to succeed in the future as […]

April 28, 2022By Colin Mann

Netflix launching Exploding Kittens game and series

Netflix has announced it will launch a mobile game and TV series based on the popular Exploding Kittens card game. Exploding Kittens – The Game, an exclusive version of the beloved mobile game, will launch on Netflix in May, followed by an adult animated comedy series in 2023, starring Tom Ellis (Rush, Lucifer), Abraham Lim […]

April 19, 2022

CBeebies, Shakespeare’s Globe partner on As You Like It

The BBC is teaming up with Shakespeare’s Globe to bring celebrated comedy As You Like It to families across the UK. This special BBC CBeebies adaptation is set to take audiences both in the iconic theatre and at home, on a magical journey, as Shakespeare’s most famous comedy comes to life. CBeebies’ Steven Kynman (Robert […]

April 19, 2022