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Updated 2h agoWhat's happening: Netflix launches UK live‑unscripted commissioning team
Netflix UK has created a dedicated commissioning unit for live unscripted programming, led by veteran executive Daisy Lilley. The team added Claire Horton, known for The Masked Singer UK, on a fixed‑term contract and will oversee upcoming live events such as the Tyson Fury‑Arslanbek Makhmudov boxing match.
News•Mar 1, 2026
Is DELTA GOODREM the Safe Choice for EUROVISION 2026?
SBS has announced that Delta Goodrem will represent Australia at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, marking a shift back to a familiar pop star after recent experimental entries. Goodrem will perform her new arena‑ready single “Eclipse,” co‑written with seasoned songwriters and produced for cinematic impact. The move follows three Grand Final non‑qualifications since 2021 and aims to restore Australia’s competitive standing. Eurovision, broadcast to over 160 million viewers, offers a high‑profile platform for the artist and the broadcaster alike.
By TV Blackbox
Blog•Mar 1, 2026
MLS Team Execs Split on Whether Apple Deal Is Success or Failure
MLS entered its fourth year with Apple TV, now offering matches to all Apple TV subscribers after dropping the $99 Season Pass. Executives remain divided: some criticize the contract length, scheduling and content quality, while others praise the broader reach....
By Awful Announcing
Blog•Mar 1, 2026
The Trust Economy: Why Digital Platforms Now Compete on Credibility, Not Features
Digital platforms have moved from a feature‑first race to a competition centered on credibility as functionality becomes commoditized. The erosion of trust—driven by fake reviews, AI‑generated content, and opaque policies—has made reliability a decisive differentiator. Regulated sectors such as finance...
By Programming Insider
News•Mar 1, 2026
Will Prime Video Let AI Call a Live Sports Game?
Prime Video has rapidly integrated artificial intelligence into its platform, adding AI‑generated episode recaps, picture‑quality upgrades, and AI‑assisted features for live events like Thursday Night Football. The article speculates that by 2026 Amazon could push the envelope further by deploying...
By The Streamable
News•Mar 1, 2026
XGN Global, X1 Mobile Release Commercial 5G Broadcast Rugged Smartphone
XGN Global and X1 Mobile have unveiled the world’s first commercial rugged smartphone capable of receiving 5G Broadcast television signals, targeting first‑responder use cases. The device delivers free, subscription‑free live video, audio and emergency alerts in under half a second,...
By Advanced Television
Blog•Feb 28, 2026
The Voice: Season 29 Ratings (Spring 2026)
Season 29 of NBC's *The Voice* returns with three veteran coaches—Adam Levine, John Legend and Kelly Clarkson—framed as a “Battle of Champions” featuring past winners. Nielsen data shows a 0.35 rating and 4.68 million viewers on Mondays, and a 0.25 rating...
By TV Series Finale
News•Feb 28, 2026
Why Did Netflix Back Down From Its Deal to Acquire Warner Bros.?
Netflix withdrew its bid to raise the offer for Warner Bros. Discovery, clearing the path for Paramount Skydance to acquire the studio. The move followed a 30% drop in Netflix’s share price after the initial announcement and a 14% rally...
By TechCrunch Media & Entertainment
News•Feb 28, 2026
Two UFC Legends Face Off in Real American Freestyle's February Event
Real American Freestyle’s sixth edition will air on Feb. 28, 2026, streaming live from Mullett Arena in Tempe, Arizona via Fox Nation. The headline bout pits former UFC champion Henry Cejudo against Hall of Famer Urijah Faber, anchoring a 12‑match...
By The Streamable
Blog•Feb 28, 2026
Chris Berman on NFL Owning 10% of ESPN: ‘I’d Be Shocked if It Was Any Dictation of that Way’
The NFL secured a ten‑percent equity stake in ESPN as part of a 2025 deal that gave the network control of the NFL Network, RedZone and fantasy assets. Regulators approved the transaction in roughly six months, accelerating integration ahead of...
By Awful Announcing
Blog•Feb 28, 2026
ESPN, Horizon League Extend Partnership Entering Its Fourth Decade
ESPN and the Horizon League have signed a new multi‑year, multi‑platform media rights agreement, extending a partnership that began in 1988. The deal keeps men’s semifinals, championship, six regular‑season men’s games and the women’s championship on ESPN’s linear networks, while...
By Awful Announcing
News•Feb 28, 2026
Desperate Housewives' Success Was More Important For ABC Than Audiences Realized
In 2004 ABC faced a ratings slump, trailing rivals CBS, Fox and NBC. To reverse its fourth‑place standing, the network poured roughly 90% of its fall marketing budget into two scripted series—Lost and Desperate Housewives. The gamble paid off; Desperate...
By TVLine
News•Feb 28, 2026
Glen Powell’s 133-Minute Stephen King Sci-Fi Remake Runs Past a Major Streaming Milestone
Edgar Wright’s new adaptation of Stephen King’s “The Running Man”, starring Glen Powell, has become a streaming hit on Paramount+ despite a weak theatrical run. The film earned only $68.6 million worldwide against a $110 million budget but has held the platform’s...
By Collider
News•Feb 28, 2026
Saturday VOZ Ratings | All Eyes on the 2026 SYDNEY GAY AND LESBIAN MARDI GRAS PARADE
TV Blackbox published Saturday VOZ ratings for 28 February 2026, spotlighting the 2026 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade as a ratings leader. The release introduces new metrics that combine overnight and consolidated data, counting unique viewers who watch at least one...
By TV Blackbox
Blog•Feb 28, 2026
NASCAR’s ‘Full Speed’ Docuseries Moves to Prime Video with Daytona 500 Focus for Season 3
NASCAR’s Full Speed docuseries is moving from Netflix to Prime Video for its third season, debuting March 5 as an 85‑minute feature centered on the 2026 Daytona 500. The shift abandons the multi‑episode playoff format that drove 3.4 million Netflix views...
By Awful Announcing
News•Feb 28, 2026
Beloved "Brilliant" BBC Sitcom Spin-Off Branded "a Rarity" Is Coming to Netflix
BBC comedy spin‑off Amandaland will join Netflix UK on 12 March, expanding the streaming platform’s British comedy slate. The series follows divorced mother Amanda Hughes navigating teenage kids in South Harlesden, building on the popular Motherland universe. To date it has...
By Digital Spy – TV
News•Feb 28, 2026
Sure, Seems Like the Perfect Time to Bring Back BattleBots with an Israel-Based AI Company Attached
BattleBots announced its comeback with a new 20‑episode Pro League that will premiere exclusively on YouTube. The season introduces Orbitron, billed as the world’s first AI‑controlled combat robot, and is backed by Israeli data‑scraping firm BrightData. Filming starts in April,...
By The A.V. Club
News•Feb 28, 2026
Roku Ends Testing on Revamped Home Screen
Roku has halted the beta rollout of a revamped home screen that introduced a Quick Access row displaying six to eight frequently used apps surrounded by recommendation tiles. The test, which began in late summer 2025, aimed to blend app‑centric...
By Cord Cutters News
News•Feb 28, 2026
CASTING | 10 Opens Casting for Next Season of AUSTRALIAN SURVIVOR
Network 10 and Endemol Shine Australia have launched nationwide casting for future installments of Australian Survivor, even though the current season has seen a sharp drop in viewership and no formal renewal has been announced. Applicants must be at least...
By TV Blackbox
News•Feb 28, 2026
Warner Bros.’ Drops ‘The Cat in the Hat’ Trailer
Warner Bros. Pictures Animation announced that its animated comedy‑adventure *The Cat in the Hat* will now open on November 6, 2026, pushing back the original February 27, 2026 date. The film is written and directed by Alessandro Carloni and Erica Rivinoja and features Bill...
By Animation World Network (AWN)
Blog•Feb 28, 2026
Bari Apparent & Politico Animals
David Ellison is poised to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery after Netflix abandoned its bid, positioning the Ellison family as the leading suitor. The prospective takeover, tied to a pending Paramount‑Skydance merger, still requires regulatory clearance. Analysts warn that the deal could trigger...
By Puck
Blog•Feb 28, 2026
Happy’s Place: Season Two Ratings + Viewer Votes
Happy’s Place, NBC’s traditional sitcom starring Reba McEntire, completed its second season amid mixed performance indicators. Season 1 delivered a 0.27 rating in the 18‑49 demo and 3.35 million viewers, but season 2 ratings have yet to be published, prompting speculation about a...
By TV Series Finale
Blog•Feb 28, 2026
Boston Blue: Season One Ratings + Viewer Votes
CBS launched Boston Blue, a spin‑off of the long‑running Blue Bloods, starring Donnie Wahlberg as Danny Reagan in a new Boston setting. The pilot episode attracted 743 viewer votes and a 7.44 rating on the site’s audience poll, while Nielsen’s...
By TV Series Finale
Blog•Feb 28, 2026
Fire Country: Season Four Ratings + Viewer Votes
CBS has reshuffled its Friday‑night lineup, leaving Fire Country as the sole legacy series amid two newcomers. The show’s fourth season is currently tracked by Nielsen’s live + same‑day data, though full numbers have not yet been released. Season three previously posted...
By TV Series Finale
News•Feb 27, 2026
PARAMOUNT Wins US $110B Battle for Warner Bros, Pays NETFLIX Exit Fee
Paramount has agreed to acquire Warner Bros Discovery for $31 per share, valuing the combined enterprise at roughly $110 billion including debt. The deal also covers Netflix’s $2.8 billion termination fee, clearing the rival’s exit from the bidding war. If regulators approve,...
By TV Blackbox
Blog•Feb 27, 2026
Wednesday TV Ratings: Scrubs, Survivor, Fear Factor: House of Fear, Police 24/7, The Voice
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, TV ratings show a mixed slate of new episodes and reruns across major broadcast networks. New episodes aired for Scrubs, Survivor, Fear Factor: House of Fear, Police 24/7, The Masked Singer and The Greatest Average American, while...
By TV Series Finale
Blog•Feb 27, 2026
Chicago Nightclub Operator Unable to Stream WWE Elimination Chamber PPV Event
WWE has prohibited any venue within a 50‑mile radius of Chicago’s United Center from streaming the Elimination Chamber pay‑per‑view, effectively shutting down watch parties at nightclubs like the Admiral Theatre. The move is intended to force fans to purchase higher‑priced...
By Programming Insider
News•Feb 27, 2026
Glitch Productions Greenlights ‘Knights of Guinevere’ Series
Glitch Productions has greenlit a full‑series order for Knights of Guinevere, its inaugural 2‑D animated title. The pilot amassed 11.9 million YouTube views in its first week, 1.6 million likes and a 99.4% positive‑sentiment rating, driving a 2.3 million‑subscriber boost for the channel....
By Animation World Network (AWN)
News•Feb 27, 2026
YouTube TV Launches 12 Cheaper Packages of Channels
YouTube TV rolled out twelve new, lower‑priced subscription bundles in February 2026, giving users the option to pay only for the genres they watch. The standalone Entertainment plan starts at $54.99, while the Sports bundle is $64.99, with mixed‑genre combos...
By Cord Cutters News
News•Feb 27, 2026
A Major MVPD Merger Is Done: FCC OKs Charter-Cox Deal
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau approved Charter Communications’ $34.5 billion acquisition of Cox Enterprises’ residential cable, fiber, and managed‑IT businesses. The deal, signed in May 2025, will rebrand the combined consumer offering under the Spectrum name while adopting the Cox corporate...
By Radio & TV Business Report (RBR+TVBR)
News•Feb 27, 2026
Pocket.watch Expands Creator-Led Content Library with 8 New Digital Partners
Pocket.watch announced the addition of eight new digital creators—including Topper Guild, JJ & Mikey, and Lana’s Life—to its global distribution portfolio, collectively reaching over 132 million YouTube subscribers. The expansion pushes the company’s creator network to 1.5 billion subscribers and more than 1 trillion lifetime...
By Animation World Network (AWN)
News•Feb 27, 2026
Which Streaming Stories Did You Miss This Week?
HBO Max announced it will launch in 12 Asia‑Pacific territories and simultaneously roll out in the United Kingdom and Ireland on March 26, taking its footprint to more than 100 countries and over 130 million subscribers. The expansion adds markets such as...
By The Streamable
News•Feb 27, 2026
Tablo Firmware Update Brings Free Streaming Channels to Legacy Devices
Nuvyyo’s Tablo firmware version 2.2.25 now enables most legacy DVRs to stream a selection of free channels via the newer Tablo app, excluding devices with built‑in HDMI. Users must rescan their units and manually add channels, while AMC and Warner‑owned...
By The Desk
News•Feb 27, 2026
Paprika Studios Opens Croatian Office
Paprika Studios announced the opening of a new office in Zagreb, Croatia, led by country manager Sandra Anušić. The studio’s first local production is a Croatian adaptation of the reality format “Come Dine with Me,” titled “Večera za 5,” for...
By World Screen
News•Feb 27, 2026
Chronicle Studios Partners with Teo Skaffa on ‘Graveheart Keep’ WEBTOON Series
Chronicle Studios announced its first partnership on the WEBTOON platform, teaming with illustrator Teo Skaffa to launch the young‑adult gothic‑horror series *Graveheart Keep* this spring. The AI‑driven studio will handle social strategy, content optimization and monetization across YouTube, Instagram and TikTok....
By Animation World Network (AWN)
News•Feb 27, 2026
Actor Awards 2026: Guide
Netflix will broadcast the rebranded 32nd Actor Awards, formerly the SAG Awards, on March 2, 2026, from Los Angeles’s Shrine Auditorium. The ceremony, hosted by Kristin Bell and featuring presenters such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Jenna Ortega, includes a pre‑show at 11 am...
By TV Tonight (Australia)
Blog•Feb 27, 2026
Matt Stoller to Hollywood: Time for a ‘Knife-Fight’ Over Paramount-WBD
Paramount Pictures has secured a winning bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, prompting California Attorney General Rob Bonta to consider an antitrust challenge. Antitrust expert Matt Stoller argues that despite the rapid closing timeline—potentially by early April—states can still intervene...
By The Ankler
News•Feb 27, 2026
ESPN Explores New POVs With CapCam, EarCam for NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, College Softball
ESPN deployed POVORA’s CapCam and EarCam wearables during the NBA All‑Star Celebrity Game and the Shriner’s Children’s Clearwater Invitational college softball tournament. The CapCam houses a 4K camera, battery, RF transmitter and servo motor inside a cap, offering remote tilt...
By Sports Video Group (SVG)
News•Feb 27, 2026
TEGNA Board OKs Dividend Ahead of Q4 Release
The TEGNA Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly cash dividend as the company prepares to release its Q4 and full‑year 2025 results. The decision comes while TEGNA and Nexstar Media Group await final regulatory clearance from the FCC and...
By Radio & TV Business Report (RBR+TVBR)
News•Feb 27, 2026
Paramount Eyeing Outsized ‘Scream 7’ Theatrical Weekend Debut Following Record $7.8 Million Thursday Screening Revenue
Paramount Pictures is banking on the seventh installment of the Scream franchise to deliver a blockbuster opening, projecting a $51 million weekend in North America. The film posted a record $7.8 million from Thursday preview screenings in select markets, despite mixed critical...
By Media Play News
News•Feb 27, 2026
2026 NAB Show Expands Sports Summit to Four Days
The 2026 NAB Show in Las Vegas is extending its Sports Summit to a four‑day program, bringing together league executives, broadcasters, streaming platforms and technology partners. Highlighted by a fireside chat with NBC Sports’ Jon Miller, the summit will examine...
By TV Tech (TVTechnology)
Blog•Feb 27, 2026
Orange Maroc Launches Yo Max 5G Plans with OTT Services
Orange Maroc unveiled Yo Max 5G, a new family of mobile plans priced between MAD 99 and MAD 649 per month. The six options deliver 25 GB to unlimited data, with higher tiers adding 80 GB+ roaming allowances. Each tier bundles an expanding set...
By Telecompaper
News•Feb 27, 2026
How Every 2026 Best Picture Nominee Will Feature ASL Interpretation Ahead of the Oscars
For the first time in Oscars history, every one of the ten 2026 Best Picture nominees will be available with American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation. SignUp Media’s "The Oscars Project" will roll out picture‑in‑picture ASL overlays via a free Google...
By IndieWire
News•Feb 27, 2026
Spotify Is Rolling Out Audiobook Charts
Spotify announced the launch of weekly Audiobook Charts in the United States and United Kingdom, mirroring its Music and Podcast rankings. The charts, which rank titles by listening behavior and engagement, are visible to both free and premium users within...
By TechCrunch Media & Entertainment
Blog•Feb 27, 2026
"Survivor 50" Premiere Wins the Night Posting CBS' Most-Watched Wednesday Since 2022
CBS reported that the "Survivor 50" premiere on February 25, 2026 attracted an average 5.06 million viewers, making it the network’s most‑watched Wednesday night since 2022. The episode outperformed NBC by 81 % and peaked at 6.18 million viewers, retaining at least 90 % of its audience...
By The Futon Critic
News•Feb 27, 2026
Riding the Rightwing Algorithm to Success: Is Karl Stefanovic Australia’s Joe Rogan?
Australian TV veteran Karl Stefanovic launched an independent podcast, The Karl Stefanovic Show, which surged to No. 2 on Apple Podcasts overall and topped the news category within four weeks. The series quickly amassed over 50,000 YouTube subscribers and its right‑wing...
By The Guardian Media
News•Feb 27, 2026
Week in Review: Netflix Drops Its WBD Bid, Premier League Plans a Streaming App, and CTV Fuels Ad Tech Growth
Netflix has withdrawn its $83 billion bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming assets, paving the way for Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion hostile offer, which the board has deemed superior. Paramount’s proposal, backed by Larry Ellison, now awaits regulatory clearance...
By VideoWeek (UK/Europe)
News•Feb 27, 2026
Projects From Spain and Latin America Selected by Series Mania Forum 2026
The Series Mania Forum announced 15 projects for its 2026 Co‑Pro Pitching Sessions, chosen from more than 400 submissions across 65 countries. Spain’s two flagship entries are *The Glacier Murders* – a Spain‑Chile thriller set between Patagonia and Catalonia –...
By TTVNews (Latin America)
Blog•Feb 27, 2026
Fox Sports App Launches AI Version of Colin Cowherd
Fox Sports has introduced an AI-powered version of its flagship host Colin Cowherd within the Fox Sports mobile app. The digital persona, built from years of Cowherd’s broadcast audio, can answer user sports queries in his distinctive cadence and style....
By Awful Announcing
News•Feb 27, 2026
Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery Reshape Streaming?s Power Balance
Paramount Skydance Global and Warner Bros. Discovery have announced a $111 billion merger that would unite two major studios and their extensive content libraries. The combined entity would blend HBO’s premium brand with Paramount’s franchises such as Star Trekk, Mission: Impossible, Transformers and...
By Streaming Media
News•Feb 27, 2026
Bosnia State Broadcaster BHRT Halts Programming in Funding Crisis Protest
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s state broadcaster BHRT stopped all TV and radio output on 26 February, displaying a black screen and a warning about a possible shutdown. The halt stems from a deep funding crisis: licence‑fee revenues collected by the country’s entities...
By Broadband TV News