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ITV Studios to launch new entertainment label in 2026 led by Lily Wilson and Tom Williams 3 SEP 2025

Production

ITV Studios to launch new entertainment label in 2026 led by Lily Wilson and Tom Williams

The yet-to-be-named label will focus on scalable, returning competitive formats and integrate the portfolios of Potato and 12 Yard, as ITV Studios ramps up investment in globally marketable unscripted IP.
US: Younger audiences fuel rise of interactive TV that blends viewing, social media, and commerce 3 SEP 2025

Markets

US: Younger audiences fuel rise of interactive TV that blends viewing, social media, and commerce

48% of TV viewers engage with social media around shows, 31% shop via links or QR codes during content, and 45% of 18–34-year-olds buy products tied to what they watch—redefining the future of live and ad-supported television.
FlareFlow surpasses 10 Million downloads as COL Group’s Microdrama Platform accelerates global expansion 3 SEP 2025

Streaming

FlareFlow surpasses 10 Million downloads as COL Group’s Microdrama Platform accelerates global expansion

In just three months, the platform entered the Top 5 U.S. Entertainment Apps on Google Play, achieved 500% growth in monthly user spend, and plans 280 original productions by 2026 across 177 global markets.
Filming has started on series two of Channel 4 hit comedy "Big Mood" 3 SEP 2025

Production

Filming has started on series two of Channel 4 hit comedy "Big Mood"

The six-episode series will premiere on Channel 4 in the UK and on Tubi in the US and Canada in 2026. The series is written and created by Camilla Whitehill and produced by Fremantle’s Dancing Ledge Productions.
 PR / CANAL+ enters exclusive negotiations to acquire a minority stake In UGC 3 SEP 2025

Deals

PR / CANAL+ enters exclusive negotiations to acquire a minority stake In UGC

The signing of this proposed transaction is subject to the information and consultation of employees' representative bodies, if applicable. Following this acquisition, CANAL+ would have the option to take full control of UGC from 2028, with the agreement of UGC's shareholders.