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Pocket.watch’s Ryan and Friends Plus goes global with Amazon Prime Video and Roku 7 APR 2025

Streaming

Pocket.watch’s Ryan and Friends Plus goes global with Amazon Prime Video and Roku

The independent kids SVOD is available for the first time internationally via Amazon Prime Video Channels in the UK and Sweden, and will soon be expanding in the US on The Roku Channel.
DAZN Group completed the acquisition of Australia's Foxtel 2 APR 2025

Deals

DAZN Group completed the acquisition of Australia's Foxtel

Foxtel Group, Australia’s premier subscription television provider, will continue to operate as a standalone business while benefiting from the UK-based DAZN’s global reach, market-leading technology, and investment in sports entertainment innovation.
Harry King TV works on new drama serial "True Sherlock", based on Nicholas Sercombe’s books 2 APR 2025

Production

Harry King TV works on new drama serial "True Sherlock", based on Nicholas Sercombe’s books

The first four feature-length TV episodes of the series, start by Oli Higginson and Will Kemp, are in pre-production with shooting scheduled to commence in the UK in January 2026.
BBC warns of £90m shortfall as digital shift accelerates 1 APR 2025

Markets

BBC warns of £90m shortfall as digital shift accelerates

With 8.7 billion iPlayer streams in 2023 and 71% weekly UK audience reach, the broadcaster is betting on digital growth to counter rising costs and flat revenue. Annual Plan outlines strategic response to inflation, license fee freeze, and global competition.
Annecy 2025: MIAM! distribution's "Goat Girl" enters in the official competition 1 APR 2025

Kids & Animation

Annecy 2025: MIAM! distribution's "Goat Girl" enters in the official competition

The coming-of-age comedy has been picked up by ITV (UK) and WildBrain Television (Canada) joining the growing list of broadcasters.