Netflix first look deal with Big Bang Theory creator
Netflix and Bill Prady have agreed a first look deal for scripted series programming. Prady has penned scripts for a number of iconic television series including The Muppets, Married… With…
BT Sport scores NHL games
BT Sport will show two live NHL games every week through to the Regular Season and Playoffs – including the first pick every week. On most weekends, BT Sport will…
Report: Piracy, account sharing cost $67bn
Findings from research firm Parks Associates suggest that the value of pirate video services accessed by pay-TV and non-pay-TV consumers will exceed $67 billion (€60bn) worldwide by 2023. The report,…
Batwoman and Harley Quinn head to E4
Following its successful premiere in the US, E4 has announced it will be bringing the female caped crusader to UK screens after acquiring the new Warner Bros TV series, Batwoman.…
ITV in Champions League talks with BT
ITV is in talks to acquire a package of Champions League games from current rights holder BT Sport, according to a report in The Sunday Times. ITV, the FTA commercial…
EC identifies IP problem territories
The European Commission has published the latest report on protection and enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in third countries. While developments have taken place since the publication of the previous…
Bookmakers waive FA Cup exclusivity
Controversy over an FA Cup streaming rights deal which was criticised for encouraging gambling seems to have been resolved, with news emerging that the FA is holding talks with the…
Adult Swim’s Primal for All 4
Primal, a new animated series by Genndy Tartakovsky (Samurai Jack, Star Wars: Clone Wars), is heading to All 4. Following an acclaimed US run, the series lands on the AVoD…
DocuBay partners Shimla Film Festival
DocuBay, the global membership VoD streaming service by IN10 Media Network, has announced a partnership with the International Film Festival Of Shimla (IFFS) that will bring IFFS documentaries featured in…
Study: 13-24s’ TV password-sharing tendency
Findings from Hub Entertainment Research’s Video Redefined study track the most popular video genres and formats among consumers today—including non-traditional forms of video entertainment. The study also measures the methods…
BT steps up TV piracy fight
UK multiplay telco BT is stepping up its efforts to combat the illegal piracy of premium subscription-based content through a new partnership with video infrastructure company, ATEME. BT is using…
Eleven Sports extends Cage Warriors rights
Eleven Sports will show live coverage of Cage Warriors in Belgium, Luxembourg and Italy through 2020 and 2021. The deal marks the extension of a successful partnership between Elevenand the…
Euro 2020 on beIN France
UEFA and beIN, the global sports and entertainment group, have announced a major media rights agreement that will see beIN Sports broadcast the UEFA Euro 2020 football championships in France.…
Italy: ViacomCBS and Sky agreement
ViacomCBS Networks and Sky Italy have announced a new multi-year deal to extend their collaboration. Italian viewers of Paramount Network, Spike and VH1 will now be able to watch these…
Anti-piracy boost for South American football
CONMEBOL, the governing body of football in South America, has selected digital platform security specialist Irdeto to provide services that will protect its brand and combat piracy of live football…