EU Audiovisual Observatory Under Portuguese Presidency
Following its 30th birthday in 2022, the European Audiovisual Observatory starts a new year under its Portuguese presidency. The Strasbourg-based organization has been providing facts and figures and analysis of(…)
Rogers-Shaw Merger on On-Off-On Approval
On December 29, 2022 a Canada’s antitrust tribunal approved the highly contested proposed merger between the Toronto-based Rogers Communications and the Calgary-based Shaw Communications. The following day, Canada’s Competition bureau(…)
Soccer Legend Pelé’s Little Known Facts
Edson Arantes do Nascimento (known as Pelé) died on December 29, 2022 at the age of 82 from colon cancer at the Albert Einstein hospital in São Paulo. He was(…)
NBCU Confirms May 2023 Upfront Dates
NBCUniversal has announced its 2023 NewFronts and Upfront presentation dates. Linda Yaccarino, NBCU chairman and head of sales and partnerships, revealed that the NewFronts presentation (for digital and streaming) will(…)
Rive Gauche TV Files for Chapter 11
On December 19, 2022 Los Angeles-based Rive Gauche Television filed for Chapter 11 protection in the District of Central California. In the filing, the company reports assets of $50M-$100M and(…)
‘Frozen Planet II’ and ‘Mayfair Witches’ Debut in January
This January, AMC Networks will feature new series Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches across all of its linear networks with BBC America, IFC, SundanceTV and WEtv joining AMC and AMC+ for a world(…)
‘Antiques Roadshow’ S27 on PBS Living in January
A new season of Antiques Roadshow is streaming on PBS Living in January 2023. Season 27 kicks off with more fascinating finds, including a 1928 English sterling silver horse, a(…)
GMA Series Showcased in Singapore
Philippine broadcast GMA Network’s content distribution arm GMA Worldwide, recently participated in the Asia TV Forum market in Singapore.
Representing GMA Network at ATF 2022 were Jose Mari R. Abacan, first VP for Program Management; Nessa S. Valdellon, first VP for Public Affairs; Reena(…)
Spirit Studios Inks Double Deal with Ch. 4
U.K.’s indie Spirit Studios has signed a deal for two digital first commissions for Channel 4’s digital channels.
The first is six-part comedy series Funraisers, which features comedian (and former charity shop manager) Tom(…)
JBX Mart & Joburg Film Fest’s Programs
Following on the recent announcement of the 60 plus selected films for the next edition of the Joburg Film Festival, that will take place from January 31 to February 5,(…)









