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fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

The Testaments to Big Mistakes: the seven best shows to stream this week

Via tentative rebel student Agnes Mackenzie, the drama meticulously illustrates the ways disempowered people hoard what little agency they have in Gilead's oppressive environment.
Television
#bbc
London startup
fromTheregister
1 day ago

BBC puts out fresh 800M IT contract to tender

The BBC is seeking a supplier for Project Petra, an IT contract valued at £793 million to automate and support its workforce.
Media industry
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Ex-Google exec Matt Brittin now runs the BBC

Matt Brittin, the new Director-General of the BBC, faces challenges due to his lack of media experience and Google's controversial reputation.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

From YouTube to Trump: six urgent issues for BBC's new boss, Matt Brittin

Matt Brittin faces immediate challenges as the new BBC director general, including funding reform, internal cuts, team building, and managing a court case.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
20 hours ago

Flipboard's new 'social websites' help publishers and creators tap into the open social web | TechCrunch

Flipboard launched social websites, enabling creators to consolidate content and build communities around their work on decentralized platforms.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

David Dimbleby laments crazy' BBC events broadcast team decision

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-ground reporting in critical societal issues.
#peaky-blinders
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

From the phone to the plex: why TV shows are turning into movies

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man achieved over 25 million views on Netflix in three days, showcasing the shift from cinema to streaming.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

From the phone to the plex: why TV shows are turning into movies

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man achieved over 25 million views on Netflix in three days, showcasing the shift from cinema to streaming.
Marketing tech
fromMarketing Dive
4 days ago

The battle for attention on CTV: Premium video platforms vs. YouTube

VAB partnered with TVision to analyze CTV content consumption across various platforms, revealing significant lifts in brand metrics.
#youtube
#hbo-max
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Boom Box: Beats and Betrayal review the most astonishing British TV

HBO Max's UK launch features a British true-crime docudrama about a recording studio involved in gang activity and undercover police operations.
Television
fromEngadget
1 week ago

HBO Max finally launches in the UK and Ireland

HBO Max launches in the UK and Ireland, offering various subscription plans and a wide range of content including movies and sports.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Boom Box: Beats and Betrayal review the most astonishing British TV

HBO Max's UK launch features a British true-crime docudrama about a recording studio involved in gang activity and undercover police operations.
Television
fromEngadget
1 week ago

HBO Max finally launches in the UK and Ireland

HBO Max launches in the UK and Ireland, offering various subscription plans and a wide range of content including movies and sports.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 days ago

Digital entertainment grew 7x faster than the UK economy - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK digital entertainment sector hit £13.5 billion in revenue in 2025, reflecting a 7.1% year-over-year growth, significantly outpacing the general economy's growth rate of 1.3%.
Digital life
Media industry
fromDigiday
2 days ago

Future of TV Briefing: What publishers have to offer creators

Publishers are increasingly collaborating with creators to enhance revenue opportunities and audience reach.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Audiences told us we didn't show enough teacher sex': how we made Waterloo Road

Bad Girls creators Maureen Chadwick and Ann McManus had a fiery belief in social justice and did rigorous research. Those are often the foundations of successful serial drama.
Education
Television
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

This company is turning YouTube videos into TV shows as streamers chase Gen Alpha

Streamers are launching creator content to attract Gen Alpha away from YouTube, with Pocket.watch leading the initiative.
Marketing
fromAdExchanger
2 weeks ago

From Bluey To The News: How BBC Studios Is Connecting Brands To Audiences Across Its Portfolio | AdExchanger

BBC Studios develops digital-first ad sales strategy to help marketers connect across its diverse content portfolio of news, sports, and entertainment properties in the North American market.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 weeks ago

HSTikkyTokky responds to Louis Theroux as Netflix doc exposes his true feelings

Call me racist, call me a misogynist, call me homophobic, call me a scammer - I'm all those things. I don't care. This is the general population of the UK right now, scattering to make comments online about me. They don't know me. They don't know my purpose.
SF LGBT
#netflix
Television
fromConsequence
2 days ago

Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix in April 2026

Netflix is releasing a diverse lineup of new movies and TV shows in April, including anticipated series and acclaimed films.
Television
fromConsequence
2 days ago

Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix in April 2026

Netflix is releasing a diverse lineup of new movies and TV shows in April, including anticipated series and acclaimed films.
Media industry
fromMoney Digest
4 days ago

The Popular Streaming Platform You Didn't Know Was Part Of Amazon's Portfolio - Money Digest

Amazon's acquisition of Twitch in 2014 has significantly impacted its growth and consumer offerings, enhancing its position in the live-streaming market.
Podcast
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Has Today had its day? BBC's flagship Radio 4 show grapples with podcast age

BBC Radio 4's Today programme faces an existential crisis as it struggles to retain top talent amid the rise of podcasts and changing media opportunities.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
3 weeks ago

BBC axes LGBTQ+ dating shows I Kissed A Boy/Girl due to 'funding challenges'

We are exceptionally proud of I Kissed A Boy/ Girl, the UK's first dating show for the LGBTQ+ community. We would like to thank our fabulous cupid Dannii Minogue and the entire team at Twofour for bringing the series to screen. Unfortunately, we have to make difficult choices in light of our funding challenges and there are no current plans for the show to return.
UK news
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Portobello: how can this TV show about the mafia and a mind-controlled parrot be so wildly dull?

Portobello tells the true story of Enzo Tortora, a TV host falsely accused of Camorra ties, exploring themes of celebrity, politics, and organized crime.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

BBC to call for permanent charter and end of political appointments to board

The BBC proposes ending political board appointments and establishing a permanent charter to protect its independence from government interference.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

Netflix is buying Ben Affleck's AI startup

Netflix acquires InterPositive, Ben Affleck's AI company for film production, with Affleck joining as senior advisor to help filmmakers enhance post-production workflows while preserving creative control.
Television
fromFast Company
6 days ago

'Jeopardy!' just got a YouTube makeover-and it's nothing like the TV version

Jeopardy! is expanding its reach with a new YouTube Edition featuring YouTube personalities competing for charity.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Matt Brittin announced as BBC's next director-general to replace Tim Davie

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism funded by donations.
Film
fromTechCrunch
4 weeks ago

Netflix buys Ben Affleck's AI filmmaking company InterPositive | TechCrunch

Netflix acquires InterPositive, Ben Affleck's filmmaking AI company, to enhance post-production editing while preserving human creative control and storytelling intent.
fromVulture
1 week ago

You Won't Have to Wait As Long to Watch SNL UK This Week

Peacock plans to start posting episodes of Saturday Night Live UK eight hours earlier, at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT, starting this weekend. This change addresses viewer frustration over the previous 9 p.m. ET release time on Sundays.
Television
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

Netflix buys Ben Affleck's AI startup

Together with a small team of engineers, researchers and creatives, I began filming a proprietary dataset on a controlled soundstage with all the familiarities of a full production. We also built in restraints to protect creative intent, so the tools are designed for responsible exploration while keeping creative decisions in the hands of artists.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Film and TV charity unveils landmark mental health principles for UK industry

The nine principles outline the core actions any production would need to take to ensure support for mental health is positively and routinely embedded. They include creating a culture that supports wellbeing; fostering respectful, inclusive relationships across teams; managing the impact of difficult subject matter; and managing workload.
Mental health
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Matt Brittin: The former Google boss favourite to replace Tim Davie

Matt Brittin, a former Google executive, is reportedly a leading candidate to become the next BBC director-general, marking a potential shift toward tech industry leadership rather than traditional broadcasting backgrounds.
#bbc-world-service
Media industry
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

BBC digital switch backfires as online audience falls

BBC World Service's digital-first strategy backfired, causing an 11% audience decline to 131 million since 2021 despite closing traditional broadcast services.
Media industry
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

BBC digital switch backfires as online audience falls

BBC World Service's digital-first strategy backfired, causing an 11% audience decline to 131 million since 2021 despite closing traditional broadcast services.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

BBC to conduct fast-track investigation into broadcasting of racial slur from Baftas

The BBC is conducting a fast-track investigation after a racial slur was broadcast during Bafta film awards coverage, remaining on iPlayer for 15 hours before removal.
Podcast
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The surge of video podcasts raises an awkward question for the industry: Why do we still call them 'podcasts'?

The definition of 'podcast' has expanded from asynchronous talk radio to any episodic audio or video content with people speaking, making the original term increasingly obsolete as consumption shifts toward video-based formats.
Television
fromEsquire
2 weeks ago

Netflix Swears That Its Shows Don't Repeat the Plot Over and Over Again

Netflix executives direct creators to repeat plot points for distracted viewers, though the company denies this practice despite evidence in their own shows.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

BBC orders quick investigation into BAFTA broadcast slur

The BBC apologized for failing to censor a racial slur shouted by a guest with Tourette syndrome during the BAFTA awards broadcast, launching an investigation into the incident.
Media industry
fromDigiday
3 weeks ago

Media Briefing: In the AI era, subscribers are the real prize - and the Telegraph proves it

Axel Springer's Telegraph acquisition values subscriber bases and newsroom quality over page views, positioning the publisher to withstand AI disruption through direct reader loyalty.
Television
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
3 weeks ago

AI-Generated Andy Cohen in the Works for Bravo on Peacock

Peacock launches mobile-optimized vertical content including AI avatars, interactive sports viewing, and games to increase user engagement time rather than subscriber count.
#doctor-who
Media industry
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

What Netflix's acquisition of Ben Affleck's AI filmmaking company really shows | Fortune

Media companies must shift from competing on content volume to building genuine audience connections through personalized experiences and creator relationships to retain viewers in an infinite content landscape.
Media industry
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Netflix acquires Ben Affleck's AI company

Netflix acquires InterPositive, Ben Affleck's AI filmmaking tool company, enabling filmmakers to build proprietary AI models for post-production tasks like wire removal, shot reframing, and lighting enhancement.
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Americans Will Be Able to Watch Bri'ish SNL

Saturday Night Live is one of the most influential comedy brands in the world and bringing the UK edition to Peacock is a natural extension of that legacy. As the streaming home of SNL, Peacock is proud to introduce bold new British voices to a global stage.
Television
Media industry
fromThe Mercury News
4 weeks ago

Netflix buys Ben Affleck's AI company that's geared toward filmmakers

Netflix acquires Ben Affleck's Interpositive AI company to develop AI and animation tools that assist filmmakers while preserving creative control and cinematic standards.
Philosophy
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Waiting for the Out review totally magnificent TV about philosophy in prison

Teaching philosophy in prison fits because incarcerated people confront urgent questions about regret, causality, freedom and life while enduring isolation and constrained choices.
fromDeadline
4 weeks ago

"YouTube Economics Are Challenging For Broadcasters," BBC Says

YouTube economics are challenging for broadcasters to make a positive return on premium content - advertising pricing is significantly lower than linear and Broadcaster-Video-On-Demand. Fewer adverts are served, and the platform takes a large share of the revenue. This means that broadcasters can expect to earn much less for every hour of content viewed on a video sharing platform than on their own VoD service.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

BBC faces profound jeopardy' without funding overhaul, Tim Davie says

We do want reform, he said. We do want reform of the licence fee. However, we're not just about driving the amount we get from households higher. My biggest fears are that we just roll on and think it's going to be OK. We don't reform enough. At that point, we don't get regulatory reform and more flexibility. That's my biggest worry. And I think, if we don't do that, we're in trouble.
UK politics
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Tattle TV has turned a Hitchcock classic into a vertical video 'microdrama'

Though Tattle TV - a UK-based streaming platform created by filmmakers Philip McGoldrick and Marina Elderton - features a reality dating series about dog-owners and a modern drama about a female MMA fighter, the company's latest debut is a vertically-oriented edit of Alfred Hitchcock's silent film The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog. Similar to other microdrama apps, Tattle TV splits all of its content into short segments that can be purchased individually using an in-app currency (Tattle Coins).
Film
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Do I really need a TV licence?' How to check before the fee rises

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
UK politics
UK news
fromTheregister
1 month ago

BBC raises TV license to 180 as Netflix offers cheaper plan

UK TV licence fee will rise to £180 from April 2026/27, exceeding some streaming subscriptions and remaining legally required for live TV and iPlayer.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The way we watch rugby on TV is changing. What is coming next?

Netflix, Amazon, ITV and Premier Sports reshaped sports rights, intensifying competition and pressuring TNT Sports to cut fees and defend subscribers.
Media industry
fromMen's Journal
2 months ago

BBC In Talks For Groundbreaking Deal With YouTube

BBC will premiere bespoke exclusive content on YouTube to attract younger audiences and boost overseas advertising revenue while facing a $10 billion Trump lawsuit.
Television
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

BBC close to landmark deal to produce original shows for YouTube

BBC will commission original YouTube-first programmes to reach younger audiences, with potential later migration to BBC platforms and possible international monetisation.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

A Prequel TV Series That Surprises Viewers

The television show I'm most enjoying right now: There is a Hollywood story in David Niven's autobiography Bring on the Empty Horses, in which the screenwriter Charles MacArthur asks Charlie Chaplin how to make the comic pratfall scene of a person slipping on a banana peel new again. Chaplin suggests that MacArthur start with a lady walking down the street and cut to a shot of the banana peel on the sidewalk, which the lady steps over-right before she falls down a manhole.
Television
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

BBC considers using iPlayer to catch out licence fee dodgers

The Independent seeks donations to fund on-the-ground, paywall-free journalism, while the BBC may link iPlayer accounts to addresses to detect TV licence evasion.
fromEngadget
2 months ago

TikTok's latest spinoff app feels a lot like Quibi, but with shorter and cornier content

In another attempt to reduce our attention spans to mush, TikTok has released the PineDrama app, which offers serialized drama series that are roughly a minute per episode. As first spotted by Business Insider, the app is designed exactly like TikTok, but instead of trendy dance videos, you can scroll through and watch "micro dramas." For those new to the category, micro dramas are bite-sized TV shows shot in vertical video and available in minute-long episodes.
Television
fromAdExchanger
1 month ago

BBC Studios Benchmarks Its Podcasts To See How They Really Stack Up | AdExchanger

In podcasting, knowing how your audience stacks up against the competition has always been a bit of a guessing game. And BBC Studios, the content production arm of the British public broadcasting corporation, was tired of guessing. Around two years ago, BBC Studios started working with digital audio monetization and measurement platform Triton Digital, and benchmarking was at the top of its wish list. Triton made good on that request on Thursday with the addition of benchmarking features to its Podcast Metrics publisher analytics dashboard.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

There's nothing better on TV': behind the scenes of Industry, the high-stakes finance drama that has everyone hooked

It is niche, says Down. We don't write to any kind of brief. We don't write what we think is going to be interesting to other people or commercial. For every 10 people that don't understand a reference or the thing we're trying to do with the costume or the subtle hint we're making about someone's class, there'll be one person that gets it.
Television
Television
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Watch Club is producing short video dramas and building a social network around them | TechCrunch

A microdrama app combining union-made, higher-quality short series with embedded social community features can disrupt formulaic, high-revenue competitors.
Television
fromRoger Ebert
2 months ago

40 Shows We Can't Wait to Watch in 2026 | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert

Storytelling and compelling characters remain the primary drivers of TV success despite changes in viewing platforms and formats.
Television
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

ITV reveals plans for addressable TV pilot in Q2 2018

ITV will deploy Sorenson Media technology to enable anonymized, addressable smart-TV targeting across its linear TV inventory, starting with a pilot in 2018.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Watching The Office recently, my heart just sank' Mackenzie Crook on comedy, cruelty and being TV royalty

Mackenzie Crook portrays Gordon in Small Prophets, a pedantic DIY-store manager amid a melancholic story centered on Michael's quiet grief and middle-age rumination.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

People laughed at TV jobs in Belfast!' How Northern Ireland's capital became the home of quality drama

So many tourists he picks up want to talk about the hit comedy and, as a fan himself, he's happy to oblige. We're stuck in traffic, which is odd for this small city on a wet Tuesday morning. It's because all the media are here, he jokes. But there is some truth to it. I'm visiting for the world premiere of How to Get to Heaven from Belfast,
Television
fromInverse
2 months ago

Netflix's Most Infamous Sci-Fi Series Is Coming Back For Another Grim Season

Charlie Brooker's dystopian anthology series Black Mirror has been making us face the dark side of technology for 15 years now. In 2011, that meant live TV ransoms and capitalist reality shows. But last year, in Season 7, we saw memories brought to life, emotions run on subscription models, and the Hollywood remake machine going very literal. In the age of AI popping up everywhere, Black Mirror isn't going to stop reflecting real life any time soon - but what could possibly be next?
Television
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Makers of Peaky Blinders in advanced talks' to merge with The Traitors producer

Banijay Group is in advanced talks to merge with All3Media, potentially creating a major European television production powerhouse.
Television
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Substack now has a TV app

Substack launched a TV app for Apple TV and Google TV to stream long-form videos and livestreams with subscription-aligned paywalls and recommendation features.
Television
fromWIRED
2 months ago

'Industry' Takes on the Age Verification Wars

Season 4 of Industry centers on age verification and politics as a fintech firm wrestles with continuing payments for an adult platform amid new laws.
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