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Warner Bros 'demanded BBC remove N-word slur from Baftas broadcast
Warner Bros raised immediate concerns about the racial slur shouted at the Bafta Film Awards and requested its removal from the BBC broadcast, it was claimed today. Tourette's campaigner John Davidson could be heard shouting as black Sinners stars…
MP demands BBC explanation after 'unforgivable' Bafta racial slur broadcast
A Labour MP has demanded an urgent explanation from the BBC after a racist slur was aired during coverage of the Baftas - despite screening being delayed. Dawn Butler has written to the corporation, describing it as 'painful and unforgivable'. The…
NFL could be headed for expanded relationship with YouTube for game broadcasts
Football fans better be ready to watch more games on YouTube in the future. The platform is the favorite to land a four-game slate of regular-season contests that the NFL kept as part of an equity deal with ESPN, Sports Business Journal reported.
'Sinners' Studio Warner Bros. Raised BAFTA Film Awards Racial Slur Immediately and Requested for It to Be Removed From Broadcast
Warner Bros. was quick to react following the BAFTA Film Awards N-word controversy on Sunday but reportedly saw their concerns ignored. According to a well-positioned source speaking to Variety, once Tourette's campaigner John Davidson's made the…
Reds Minor League Broadcaster Credits Marty Brennaman for His Growth
We had the pleasure of sitting down with new Daytona Tortugas broadcaster Matthew Mouncey. Mouncey is a TCU grad and is climbing the ranks in the broadcasting world. We talked about his baseball fandom, who he models his style after, and more. One…
Development in the spotlight at Broadcast Summit
Central London event in April will offer key insights and high-level discussion Up to the minute industry news Agenda-setting interviews with key industry figures Insight into the latest programme performances Ratings data with viewing trends…
ITV1 to broadcast Disney+ originals in primetime
PSB and streamer expand strategic relationship with exclusive linear agreement Up to the minute industry news Agenda-setting interviews with key industry figures Insight into the latest programme performances Ratings data with viewing trends Access…
5 noticeable changes on CBS Golf TV broadcasts in 2026
You did not have to be a particularly skilled TV watcher to notice the most significant shift in the CBS Golf booth during the network's coverage of the PGA Tour's “West Coast Swing” — but you did have to be a persistent one.
Disney Reaches 11.9% of TV Viewing in January, Driven by 'New Year's Rockin Eve,' Sports and Broadcast Dramas
Disney reached 11.9% of total viewing in January, narrowing its gap with YouTube and nearly tying its 12% share from a year ago. But it wasn't enough to topple the Google-owned video platform, which finished the month with a 12.5% share, according…
Opinion: Enough Is Enough-Broadcasters Don't Own the Airwaves
The following is an opinion piece from Michael Petricone, SVP, Government & Regulatory Affairs with the Consumer Technology Association: Broadcasters benefit from one of the largest government giveaways in American history: free, exclusive access…
BAFTA issue apology after 'racial slur' broadcast live at Awards ceremony
BAFTA has finally spoken out after a racial slur was yelled during the BAFTA Film Awards ceremony. The offensive remark was made by an audience member, reportedly suffering from Tourette syndrome, as Delroy Lindo and his Sinners co-star Michael B…
Chris Packham Calls On Broadcasters To Do Better On Climate Change: 'A Lot Of Mainstream Media Is Either Not Telling The Truth Or Not Saying Anything'
Broadcaster and conservationist Chris Packham hit MIP London with the film Greenwashed and said broadcasters need to sharpen up when it comes to communicating with audiences on climate change. He also lifted the lid on financing for an upcoming…
Boxing has become a country for old men. Where's the future in that?
The announcement that Floyd Mayweather Jr would be returning to professional boxing later this year was far from the most unexpected boxing news of last Friday — that honour went to Conor Benn's surprising promotional switch from Matchroom…
SNP demands BBC makes more 'authentically Scottish' shows after River City axe
However BBC Scotland chiefs have insisted they are committed to “a strong focus on homegrown storytelling”. It has cited the comedies Only Child and Dinosaur, and the dramas Shetland, Granite Harbour, Rebus and Gaelic murder mystery…
2026 MLS Anonymous Executive Survey, Part 2: World Cup impact, league's future
MLS is facing a critical moment in its history. This summer's World Cup has long been billed as “rocket fuel” for the growth of soccer in America, and with it the further development of MLS. At the same time, MLS will be introducing…
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