The Digital TV Group (DTG) has appointed Lesley Mackenzie to take over in April 2026 as Chair of the association for British digital television broadcasters. Mackenzie will succeed Simon Fell in April 2026, who is stepping down after serving the maximum term permitted under the DTG’s constitution.
Vampire horror Sinners has set a new record for the most Oscar nominations received by a single film.
Production and distribution giant Fremantle has appointed Lydia Goomansingh to the newly created role of SVP Commercial of Global Branded Entertainment.
FAST service Samsung TV Plus has passed 100 million monthly active users globally, according to the platform.
As viewer behaviour reaches a critical tipping point, the BBC Group has struck a deal to produce new programming for YouTube, in an effort to capture younger viewers.
Netflix has revised its bid for Warner Bros Discovery's studio and streaming business to an all-cash offer.
The call for technical papers is now open for the IBC2026 Conference, which will take place at RAI Amsterdam from 11-14 September.
Kathleen Kennedy, President of Lucasfilm, is stepping down after 14 years. She plans to transition back to full-time producing, including the studio’s upcoming feature films The Mandalorian and Grogu and Star Wars: Starfighter.
Paramount has appointed Reemah Sakaan as President of its UK public service broadcaster, 5.
Netflix and Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) have agreed on a first-of-its-kind global streaming deal for SPE movies.
