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Sandbox launches Smurfs learning app

Sandbox Group, the London-based group operating a network of learning businesses, with IMPS – the worldwide licensor of The Smurfs – have launched a new educational kids app: The Smurfs – Educational Games. The new game celebrates the 65th anniversary of the classic cartoon. Now kids  can explore the Smurfs’ Village and play 10 different […]

November 27, 2023

Allseasons Kite Movie on Extreme Sports Channel

Allseasons Kite Movie, a film showcasing a fully rounded, eclectic and in depth view of kitesurfing, is set to make its global television debut on the Extreme Sports Channel on December 3rd. This full-length movie, co-financed by the Polish National Foundation, gives a full spectrum account of kitesurfing styles, taking place in all seasons all around […]

November 27, 2023

Exploring the best football TV shows from the UK

If football is your passion and your TV remote is your trusted companion, you’re in for a treat. The UK, known for its fervent love affair with the beautiful game, boasts a lineup of football TV shows that are nothing short of sensational. From riveting analysis of match tactics to hilarious banter and insightful documentaries, […]

November 26, 2023

Sky Sports nets long-term tennis deals

Sky has agreed new five-year partnerships with both ATP Media, the broadcast arm of the ATP, and WTA Ventures, the commercial arm of the WTA, which will see over 80 tournaments made up of 4,000 matches available on Sky Sports, NOW and WOW. Both Tours will be available for fans year-round with Sky having secured […]

November 24, 2023

Report: BBC’s progress transferring roles outside London

The BBC has made progress transferring commissioning, production and journalism outside London, according to a new report from the National Audit Office (NAO), the UK’s independent public spending watchdog. To achieve this, the BBC’s Across the UK plans involve moving decisions on budgets and funding outside the capital to improve audience portrayal perceptions, increase the […]

November 24, 2023By Colin Mann

BBC responds to NAO report

The BBC’s Across the UK (ATUK) strategy, published in March 2021, sets out the BBC’s mission to deliver for the whole of the UK. As part of the biggest transformation in decades, the pioneering programme delivers a blueprint for moving investment, programming and decision-making across the UK to get closer to audiences, support the country’s […]

November 24, 2023

RMG, Tabcorp sign Australia, NZ partnership

Tabcorp and Racecourse Media Group (RMG) have announced a new partnership to serve audiences in Australia and New Zealand. The five-year term commences on January 1st 2024 The arrangement will see Tabcorp distribute its suite of Sky Racing channels in the territory for tote (pari-mutuel) wagering for RMG’s British and Irish content, as well as […]

November 24, 2023

Doctor Who commentary on iPlayer

The Doctor Who universe is set to be expanded with on-screen commentary coming to BBC iPlayer for selected upcoming episodes of the sci-fi series. Special guests will give an exclusive insight into the creation and filming of some of the new adventures. Available directly after selected episodes air on BBC One and iPlayer, viewers can […]

November 24, 2023

BBC announces Charles III doc

The BBC has announced Charles III: The Coronation Year – a new 90-minute documentary made by Oxford Films for BBC One and iPlayer. The film will offer a unique insight into the life of King Charles III and Queen Camilla and take viewers behind the scenes of the first year of the reign of King […]

November 24, 2023

CMS Committee Chair welcomes creative sector tax reliefs

Dame Caroline Dinenage, Chair of the UK House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee, has welcomed the launch of a call for evidence on extending film and high end TV tax reliefs to visual effects made by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the Autumn Statement “The intention from the Chancellor to look at […]

November 23, 2023By Colin Mann