March 26th is Asteroid Day – the United Nations’ Day of Global Awareness and Education about Asteroids – a remarkable operation organised by the UN and the European Space Agency (ESA) to connect Europe and the world with astronauts and celebrities with a message of hope and inspiration at this troubled time. The subtext is […]
The 2020 Olympic Games have been postponed until next year as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The event, due to begin on July 24th in Tokyo, Japan, will now take place “no later than summer 2021”, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirmed. The event has regularly commanded a global TV audience of around […]
As of March 25th UPC is activating access to all children’s channels free of charge. A statement from the Swiss pay-TV broadcaster read: “The current situation calls for measures to give variety to everyday life despite all restrictions. This especially applies to the children among us. To provide them with a greater range of entertainment […]
ITV has announced that auditions for Britain’s Got Talent will broadcast in the usual slot(s) on ITV in the next few weeks, whilst the finals for the popular, prime-time contest will be postponed. A statement read: “We have been working with the brilliant production teams at Thames and Syco to find a way of making […]
Vionlabs has announced the launch of Emotional Fingerprint API, a cloud-based solution that enables media companies to make better decisions based on deep AI generated video data and insights. The cloud-based solution is easily integrated with existing workflows throughout the entire video acquisition, production and distribution chain. Emotional Fingerprint API provides a significant advantage in […]
An enhanced selection of kids and family titles, specifically for those who need to stay at home during this time, are now available free to stream via Prime Video for all Amazon customers in the UK. The selection includes Amazon Original kids shows such as Just Add Magic, Wishenpoof, Pete the Cat and Lost in Ozand along with popular […]
ViacomCBS Networks International and Sky have announced a multi-year deal in German-speaking markets. As a result of this new agreement, Nick Jr and NickToons content will now be available to Sky customers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, giving them access to popular kids’ shows such as PAW Patrol and SpongeBob SquarePants. Nick Jr and Nicktoons […]
The UK’s National Film and Television School (NFTS) has released the findings of a report highlighting the enormous impact its graduates make to the UK Film and Television industries. First established in 1971 and set to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2021, the NFTS has evolved to become a leading global institution, developing some of […]
The Walt Disney Studios has announced that Disney and Pixar’s Onward will be added to the Disney+ platform in the US on April 3rd. The film premiered in cinemas on March 6th and earned rave reviews from audiences, including a 95 per cent Verified Audience Score on review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes. Additionally, the movie […]
Netflix has announced a new slate of Korean shows – from reality to crime and sci-fi to romance, dramas and more. “From K-pop and K-food, to K-zombie and K-content, we’ve seen how much people in different parts of the world love Korean cultures and stories. So we’re excited to announce these new best-in-class Korean stories […]