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Location Collective launching OMA V Film Studios

Location Collective, the UK’s third largest studio owner-operator, has announced the OMA V Film Studios set to open this spring, designed to provide purpose-made space for high-end TV shows and feature films. The announcement comes as the UK Government shows its commitment to supporting the film and TV sector through new tax reliefs and business […]

March 18, 2024

Mint Copenhagen opens London office

Danish creative company Mint Copenhagen is expanding its footprint in Europe, opening a London office to grow its IP development slate and further boost both the studio and agency sides of its business. Rob Doherty is joining the Mint Copenhagen team, consulting as SVP of Business Development, focussing on developing the company’s own slate of […]

March 18, 2024

Sonic Frontiers cast coming to MCM Comic Con London

MCM Comic Con is speeding its way to the ExCeL with a new cast announcement. ReedPop has revealed that the cast of Sonic Frontiers will be attending MCM Comic Con London from the May 24th to 26th . Fans will be able to meet… Roger Craig Smith – The protagonist himself, the voice of Sonic. […]

March 14, 2024By Nik Roseveare

Data: UK regions with fastest and slowest broadband

As a nation, the UK is well connected. However, that doesn’t mean it is without internet connectivity complaints. A study from the Independent Advisor Broadband looked at were the best internet connections are in 2024. Gemma Ryles, Home Tech Writer at Independent Advisor Broadband, commented: “In an age where a reliable and secure internet connection […]

March 13, 2024

Winners announced for British Animation Awards 2024

The winners have been announced for the prestigious British Animation Awards 2024 at a ceremony held at London’s BFI Southbank, presented by comedian Henning Wehn. Now in their 28th year, the British Animation Awards (BAAs) attract the great and the good from one of the nation’s most successful creative industries to this biennial celebration of […]

March 7, 2024

Warner Bros revelas slate of title for Formats Showcase

Warner Bros International Television Production has revealed a wide ranging slate of new formats to be presented to the world’s buyers at its upcoming Formats Showcase, to be held at BAFTA on February 29th, during the London Screenings. With topics covering everything from drama and dating, to DNA puzzles and dinner with friends, the new […]

February 26, 2024

Gibson TV’s The Scene tours new London store with The Darkness

Gibson TV, the iconic instrument brand’s online network offering original series about music and culture, has premiered the new episode of the original series titled The Scene – a unique series that showcases historic music locations and venues across the globe. Hosted by Mark Agnesi, Director of Brand Experience at Gibson, the series travels to […]

February 23, 2024By Nik Roseveare

Farmbrough launches new Indie prodco

Former Reef Television CEO, Richard Farmbrough, has partnered with Executive Producer Owen Rodd to create Somersault Studio, a new indie production company with bases in London and Cardiff, creating factual content for broadcasters, streamers, brands and the podcast market. Farmbrough and Rodd share a background in factual content. Farmbrough launched and ran Reef Television for 15 years […]

February 22, 2024

BT Tower sold to MCR Hotels

BT Group has agreed to the sale of the BT Tower for £275 million (€321.2m) to MCR Hotels, which plans to preserve the Tower as an iconic hotel. As the UK heads into an all-digital future, a number of network operations that were traditionally provided from BT Tower are now delivered via BT Group’s fixed […]

February 21, 2024

UKTV orders more Secrets of the London Underground

UKTV has commissioned a fourth season of Secrets of the London Underground (10×60′) from for its factual channel Yesterday and free streaming service UKTV Play, set to air later this year. Secrets of the London Underground has gained a loyal audience on Yesterday, reaching over 10.1m individuals across all series to date, and is among […]

February 16, 2024