Television News and Headlines
Television News and Headlines
Fred Rogers Productions has teamed with Little Dot Studios to launch an official Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood channel on YouTube. The channel will host full episodes from the classic PBS series alongside clips, shorts, and curated compilations. Little Dot, which runs over 1,000 social media channels, brings its digital distribution expertise to the partnership. This move marks the latest collaboration between PBS Kids and Little Dot to extend legacy content onto streaming platforms.
Veteran Australian sports commentator Jason Bennett has been ousted from Seven Network after a corporate rights reshuffle and is now leading the ABC’s new VFL broadcast. Bennett’s career spans two decades, three continents, and stints at Fox Footy, ESPN, and...
Deutsche TV‑Plattform (DTVP) has released Germany’s first DVB‑I Implementation Profile, concluding a two‑year development effort led by a task force chaired by Frank Heineberg of RTL Deutschland and Remo Vogel of rbb/ARD. The profile defines how linear television can be...
Netflix is releasing a 25‑disc Stranger Things complete‑series box set on July 28, 2026, marking the first 4K UHD home‑video availability for seasons three, four and five, alongside extensive bonus material. At the same time, ABC has scrapped the upcoming...
HBO has ordered a second season of the A24‑produced late‑night series “Neighbors,” which debuted on Feb. 13 and wraps its six‑episode first season on March 20. The show, directed by Dylan Redford and Harrison Fishman, documents real‑world residential disputes across the United...
Prime Video announced its largest‑ever Indian Originals slate, featuring close to 55 series and films across Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. The lineup introduces diverse formats, including India’s first homegrown Hindi superhero series and new seasons of hit franchises like Farzi...
David Bloom and Daniel Frankel discuss Disney’s next chapter under new CEO James Marshmello, including a rumored Roblox acquisition and a debate over spinning off legacy TV assets. They also dissect the Oscars’ rating slump, Conan O’Brien’s controversial hosting, Timothée Chalamet...
Netflix and Arrow Films announced a four‑edition Stranger Things Complete Series box set, launching in late July to mark the show’s 10th anniversary. The collections will be available on 1080p Blu‑Ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu‑Ray, covering all 42 episodes across...
Starbreeze Entertainment announced a partnership with VICE Studios to develop film and television adaptations of its Payday franchise. The deal follows an earlier, now‑unclear collaboration with Stockholm Syndrome and retains full IP ownership for Starbreeze. While Payday 3 underperformed, Payday 2 outshone...
HBO Max is set to launch in the United Kingdom and Ireland on March 26, 2026, introducing a suite of discounted “Saver Plans” that bundle the streaming service with TNT Sports. The plans offer monthly savings of £8.99 to £10.99, require...
Secuoya Content Group has named Goya‑ and Gaudí‑winning visual effects supervisor Iván López Hernández as director of the VFX division at XPost Studios, the post‑production arm of Drago Broadcast Services. López Hernández joins three award‑winning compositors with credits on Game...
Amagi has introduced an AI‑driven Artwork Engine within its Amagi Now SaaS platform, automating the creation of multiple promotional graphics for streaming video. The tool can generate dozens of variants—different aspect ratios, localized text, and branding overlays—across FAST, OTT, connected TV,...
The NCAA March Madness Live app receives its most substantial upgrade yet, adding true multi‑game viewing that lets fans stream two to four games at once across mobile, desktop, and connected devices. New lock‑screen alerts, integrated men’s and women’s bracket...
ITV Studios has named Jemma Harvey as Executive Vice President of Sales and Distribution for EMEA and the United Kingdom, effective immediately. Harvey, who spent two decades at BBC Studios and joined ITV in 2022, will oversee a catalog of...
A+E Networks Latin America will now handle advertising sales for AMC Networks International’s Latin American channel portfolio, covering Mexico and the broader region. The agreement adds AMC, AMC Series, El Gourmet, Europa Europa and Film & Arts to A+E’s existing...
Freely has appointed Synapse TV to create and operate its Freely Showcase service on channel 100 of the Freely streaming platform. The IP‑only channel, available exclusively to Freely subscribers, will feature platform highlights, feature updates, and how‑to content to aid discovery....
Sky Media announced that its premium video‑on‑demand (VOD) inventory is now available through Google Display & Video 360 (DV360), extending programmatic access across Sky’s owned and partner channels. The offering includes entertainment, drama, sport and news assets such as Sky Atlantic,...
Top Rank Boxing has inked a multi‑year global streaming agreement with DAZN, bringing its fight slate and archive to the platform after parting with ESPN. DAZN will air eight to ten Top Rank events annually, bolstering its "DAZN Ultimate" subscription...
CNBC is debuting a new early‑morning program, “Morning Call,” anchored by veteran Morgan Brennan. The show premieres Monday, March 23 at 5 a.m. ET and promises high‑energy market insights, global developments, and a rotating panel of top business leaders. Brennan highlighted the...
Caretta Research, in partnership with Zixi, released a white paper detailing broadcasters’ shift from satellite and fibre to IP‑based and cloud workflows. The study shows master‑control and contribution feeds moving to software‑defined infrastructure, driven by US C‑band spectrum reallocation and...
Juanjo Duran, a veteran Google executive, highlighted vertical videos—low‑budget, portrait‑oriented series—as a multi‑billion‑dollar growth engine reshaping streaming. He explained Google’s plan to partner with studios, surface vertical content on the Google TV mobile app, and embed Google Pay for frictionless...
As audiences increasingly skip traditional commercials, brands are turning to authentic product placements to maintain relevance. EightPM’s partnership with 7‑Eleven led to a subtle integration on the hockey rink in the series Heated Rivalry, illustrating the power of early, low‑touch...
Netflix is reshaping its 2026 film strategy by prioritizing original storytelling and a robust comedy slate, moving away from the sequel‑driven model that dominates theaters. Dan Lin, the film chairman, highlighted a healthy content budget that will both build and...
Accedo One and Magine Pro have launched Leyra, a joint‑venture SaaS platform that unifies their respective OTT technologies. The new offering blends Magine Pro’s subscriber‑lifecycle management with Accedo One’s streaming stack and Marketplace, delivering a single end‑to‑end solution. Leyra promises...
London’s Garden Studios has launched its most advanced virtual‑production stage, featuring a motorised LED ceiling with a 2.6 mm pixel‑pitch panel that tilts 90° to form a 360° volume. The ceiling area is twice the size of the previous stage and...
Former Buccaneer co‑CEO Richard Tulk‑Hart and ex‑Cineflix scripted head James Durie have launched High Road Entertainment, a co‑production and sales consultancy focused on drama. The venture, rebadged from Volteo Media, is already developing the Greek‑set crime series Antiparos and the...
Vision+, Indonesia’s leading OTT service, announced a planned merger with free‑to‑air broadcaster RCTI, both owned by MNC, to create a single, integrated platform. COO Omar Giri Calliappan highlighted the current fragmentation where users must switch between separate apps for free...
Netflix announced that its new crime drama Nemesis will debut on May 14, 2026. The series, created by Power creator Courtney A. Kemp, follows an expert criminal (Y’lan Noel) and a determined detective (Matthew Law) locked in a high‑stakes conflict....
Netflix’s experiment with split‑season releases, introduced with Stranger Things in 2022, reached its apex in 2023‑2024 before receding. By 2025 only Wednesday and Stranger Things still used multi‑batch drops, and in 2026 the sole planned split release is Bridgerton’s Season 4,...
DIRECTV will cease distributing the NFL Sunday Ticket to bars and restaurants after the 2025 season, shifting the commercial package to a streaming‑only model operated by EverPass Media beginning in 2026. The change forces hospitality venues to replace satellite dishes...
French editor Matthieu Laclau, a veteran of China’s arthouse scene, reflected on two decades of rapid audience and market shifts at Filmart. He noted that while storytelling fundamentals remain unchanged, technology—especially AI—offers new editing shortcuts but also risks homogenizing emotional...
Bravo announced an indefinite pause on "The Real Housewives of Miami" after its latest season aired on October 16, 2025, delivering sluggish ratings despite a loyal fan base. The franchise, originally halted in 2013, was revived by Peacock in 2021...
Camille Bermann has been elevated to vice president and director of sales for Fox’s San Francisco duopoly, KTVU‑KICU. She joins the role after a 26‑year tenure at Fox Television Stations, most recently overseeing sales for the Houston duopoly KRIV‑KTXH. Bermann began...
Pop Mart announced a partnership with Sony Pictures to develop a feature film based on its Labubu "The Monsters" universe. The movie will be co‑written by award‑winning playwright Steven Levenson and directed by Paul King, known for "Paddington" and the...
Sony Pictures and Chinese collectibles giant Pop Mart have officially confirmed a live‑action adaptation of the "Labubu" character from Pop Mart’s "The Monsters" universe. Acclaimed director Paul King, known for "Wonka" and "Paddington," will helm the project and co‑write the...
Tubi announced an incubator partnership with TikTok to develop original long‑form series for its ad‑supported streaming platform. TikTok will curate creators who will produce both scripted and unscripted shows, with the first cohort slated for a summer rollout. The initiative...
PCCW Media and SK Global unveiled their premium English‑language series *The Season* at Filmart in Hong Kong, staging a Q&A with creator Yalun Tu and a luxury yacht launch party. The revenge‑drama follows the elite Hext family and newcomer Cola, featuring an...
The 2009 psychological thriller *Exam* has found a new UK home on Prime Video. The film features EastEnders star Colin Salmon and former Coronation Street regular Jimi Mistry, alongside Gemma Chan and Nathalie Cox. Directed by Stuart Hazeldine, the movie earned...
WEBTOON Entertainment announced that it has paid more than $2.7 billion to creators over the past five years and will allocate over $470 million to its 2026 Creator Program. The new initiative, led by President Yongsoo Kim, adds enhanced monetization tools, a...
Roku has introduced an NCAA March Madness Zone, a branded hub that aggregates live games, highlights, and scores for both men’s and women’s tournaments. The zone, built with TNT Sports and CBS Sports, integrates streaming options from HBO Max, Paramount+,...
Ateme announced that its TITAN encoding solution is now listed among YouTube Live’s verified encoders, confirming compliance with YouTube’s technical standards. The certification highlights support for Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) output, enabling secure, low‑latency live streams over unmanaged networks. Ateme’s...
Midco announced the phased shutdown of its legacy cable television service, moving all subscribers to the MidcoTV streaming platform by the end of 2026. The transition replaces traditional set‑top boxes with Android‑powered streaming players that require the company’s fiber‑optic internet...
Screen Producers Australia (SPA) announced the finalists for its 24th Annual Business Awards, highlighting the companies driving Australian screen production. BBC Studios Productions Australia, Lingo Pictures, Curio Pictures and others made the Media Super Production Business of the Year shortlist,...
Triveni Digital announced it will showcase its end‑to‑end NextGen TV portfolio at the 2026 NAB Show in Las Vegas, demonstrating how broadcasters can monetize ATSC 3.0 and Brazil’s TV 3.0 standards. The lineup includes GuideBuilder XM for signaling, StreamScope XM for quality‑of‑service and monetization...
Pebble will exhibit its automation, content‑management and integrated‑channel solutions at the 2026 NAB Show in Las Vegas, underscoring ongoing development of its software platforms. The company’s trio—Pebble Automation, Integrated Channel and Pebble Remote—delivers scalable, multi‑site architectures that operate across SDI,...
Fuzzy Door Tech’s ViewScreen real‑time production visualization tools have been expanded for Season 2 of the live‑action/CGI hybrid series Ted on Peacock. The upgraded system allowed on‑set visualization of complex digital environments, such as a collapsing ceiling and a sprawling forest, directly...
California awarded film‑tax credits to 16 productions, including HBO Max’s drama “The Pitt,” the “Stewie” spin‑off and Jimmy Kimmel’s kids’ science competition “Schooled!”. The projects represent $871 million in qualified in‑state spending and are projected to generate $1.3 billion in economic activity,...
Amazon Ads announced Uber Eats as the first brand to sponsor Prime Video’s comedy slate in the UK, launching on March 19 2024 alongside the Season 2 premiere of *Last One Laughing UK*. The partnership runs through the end of 2026 and includes...
Amazon Ads and Spotify have integrated Spotify’s premium audio and video inventory into Amazon’s demand‑side platform in Australia. The partnership lets Australian marketers buy across connected TV, display, audio and video through a single programmatic workflow, leveraging Amazon’s shopping and...
The Australian Podcast Ranker, now powered by CRA and Triton Digital, shows Mamamia Out Loud retaining the February top spot with 982,235 listeners. New Demos+ tools expand audience metrics beyond age and gender to include spending habits, travel frequency and...
