Netflix eyes advertising deals as video streamers clamber for subscribers June 23, 2022 Netflix is on the road to advertising partnerships, said co-CEO Ted Sarandos, as the streaming giant works out how to salvage subscriber numbers.
Duke of York no more: New law proposes Prince Andrew and other ‘dubious’ peers to be stripped of their titles June 22, 2022 Under a new law tabled in Parliament, the Duke of York and peers could be stripped of their titles. There is currently no mechanism for such a title to be removed, but calls have been growing for action against Andrew since he paid millions to settle a US civil sexual assault case with his accuser [...]
The launch of Paramount Plus: Streaming isn’t a ‘winner takes all market’ says global chief June 22, 2022 Paramount Global launched its own streaming service in the UK this morning, entering an already flooded market of choice.
Sky brings forward Elstree Studios expansion plans in a vote of confidence for UK film and TV June 22, 2022 Sky has brought forward proposals to expand Sky Studios Elstree with 10 new sound stages, showing its immense vote of confidence in UK film and TV.
BBC must improve complaints handling warns media watchdog Ofcom June 22, 2022 The BBC must be much more open with audiences about how it handles their complaints, warned media watchdog Ofcom.
Ed Sheeran and co-songwriters handed £900k in legal costs for Shape Of You copyright win June 21, 2022 Ed Sheeran and two songwriting partners were handed more than £900,000 in legal costs after winning a High Court copyright case over accusations that he ripped off other artists for his 2017 hit Shape of You. Sheeran was involved in the 11-day trial with two songwriters Sami Chokri and Ross O’Donoghue who claimed that he [...]
Elon Musk’s child vows to change name to cut all ties with famous father June 21, 2022 Elon Musk's child has filed to sever all ties with the eccentric billionaire, stating she does not “wish to be related to my biological father in any way, shape or form”.
UK set to become largest entertainment and media market in Europe June 21, 2022 The UK is set to overtake Germany in becoming the biggest entertainment and media market in Europe.
Hollywood in shock as all eyes in Italy are on Paul Haggis: Oscar-winning director held at hotel room June 20, 2022 The director and writer of Hollywood hits such as Million Dollar Baby, Crash and two James Bond films – Paul Haggis – is currently being held in a hotel room in southern Italy pending a court hearing while prosecutors press their investigation of a woman’s allegations he had sex with her without her consent over [...]
Dorries: Privatisation of Channel 4 isn’t about ideology but the broadcaster’s survival June 20, 2022 Nadine Dorries has pushed back against the public outcry about the upcoming privatisation of Channel 4.