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Fremantle launches a new global sports unit, Fremantle Sports 8 APR 2025

Production

Fremantle launches a new global sports unit, Fremantle Sports

Owain Walbyoff will be appointed as the new Director of Sports at Fremantle. The new global sports entertainment unit has been spearheaded by Amelia Brown, CEO Fremantle UK; Gabriella Carriere, Group Head of Strategy; Georgette Schlick, CEO Fremantle Northern Europe; Jeff Hasler, President Original Productions; and Mark Reynolds, Global Head of Documentaries and Factual.
Shout! Studios expands its catalog with the acquisition of Gravitas Ventures 8 APR 2025

Distribution

Shout! Studios expands its catalog with the acquisition of Gravitas Ventures

Gravitas Ventures provides Shout! access to over 3,300 scripted, non-scripted, and sports-related feature film, documentary, and television titles.
Disney+ Scores Nordic rights to U.S. Women’s Soccer League 3 APR 2025

Deals

Disney+ Scores Nordic rights to U.S. Women’s Soccer League

Disney+ will stream NWSL matches across the Nordics, including playoffs, as part of its expanding regional sports push. In Denmark, TV 2 has signed a six-year deal to broadcast the top women’s domestic league starting in 2025.
Sportel Miami 2025: a hub for the sports media and tech industry 3 APR 2025

Trade Shows

Sportel Miami 2025: a hub for the sports media and tech industry

The event hosted 350 participants from more than 200 companies across 37 countries.
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.