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Will Forte and D’Arcy Carden headline Stan Original set to premiere on ITVX in 2026.

Darren Nartey is a seasoned member of the content acquisitions team at ITV, overseeing the sourcing, negotiating, and acquisition of films, series and children's content, across both linear and streaming platforms. The exec steps up to the role of Head of Acquisitions this week, following Sasha Breslau’s departure.

Scripted content accounted for 75% of global production activity, with English-language output climbing to 57% and drama rising to 29%; ITV, Netflix, and Prime Video led commissioning efforts across key territories.

The brand new format – a UK first – is launching with British Airways as the initial brand to trial Dynamic Pause Ads. The flag carrier is using this format as part of its The End of Summer Sale campaign, offering customers limited-time, special offers when booking their next adventure.

At RTS Cambridge 2025, BBC Director-General Tim Davie highlights that the broadcaster reaches 94% of UK households monthly, while UK PSBs collectively demand urgent policy measures to secure future growth, prominence, and protection in the digital media ecosystem.