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These people are cutting the clutter and redesigning their smart TVs with AI
On a quiet Monday evening, 42-year-old Igor Aguiar decided to give his 75-inch Amazon Fire TV a much-needed—and pointedly pious—facelift. Ninety minutes and a handful of AI prompts later, he sat back to admire his handiwork. The TV's…
CDN report lays bare working class disparity in TV industry
Study of socio-economic profile reported by diversity organisation for the first time Up to the minute industry news Agenda-setting interviews with key industry figures Insight into the latest programme performances Ratings data with viewing trends…
UK TV's Working Class Problem Spotlighted By Diamond Report
Research from the Diamond diversity monitor has revealed the scale of the UK TV industry's working class problem, and found that the problem infects both the upper and lower echelons of the sector. According to the first-of-its-kind report from the…
The 400 year old real life story that inspired The Traitors to be created for TV
The mysterious cloaks, intimidating roundtable and eerie castle for the Celebrity Traitors were all inspired by artistic depictions of hell, Gregorian hymns and an 800-year-old cathedral in Holland. The nation is currently hooked on Celebrity…
This Morning dubbed 'car crash TV' as celeb guest fumes they are 'p***ed off
The chaos of live television was demonstrated in full on This Morning, amid tech issues and a celebrity guest's sweary language. Some viewers have even dubbed the show's cooking segment today as 'car crash' television. During today's episode, hosts…
George Cheeks Unveils Skydance TV Leadership
George Cheeks has revealed his leadership team. Skydance TV's Co-Chair and Chief Content Officer Cheeks has named his ten top executives across the company's studios business, entertainment, sports and news. This includes the creation of Skydance…
Microsoft is ending Copilot support on smart TVs
A notification on LG TVs reveals that Copilot functionality is soon going away on all TVs. A notification on LG TVs reveals that Copilot functionality is soon going away on all TVs. Andrew Liszewski is a senior reporter who's been covering and…
Sky and Freeview miss out on huge free TV channel upgrade, here's how to get it
UK telly fans are in for a blockbuster treat. Eight new free TV channels are arriving in British homes before the end of the year, and all will bring a swathe of popular shows to screens. The new services will give viewers access to a huge…
Live TV challenge for woman who overcame heartbreak
A woman from Bristol is preparing to take on a BBC Children in Need challenge in front of millions of viewers across the UK. Serena Wiebe, 22, a National Youth Advocate at Empire Fighting Chance in Easton, found support through the charity after…
Primetime catches Chris Hansen in his own reality TV trap
Lance Oppenheim is suddenly a director to be reckoned with. Still only 30, he has made a series of innovative and acclaimed documentaries, from an early short about a long-term cruise passenger, The Happiest Guy in the World, to Some Kind of…
How to watch Liverpool vs Chelsea for FREE: TV channel and live stream
Your weekly briefing on Chelsea, featuring team news and expert analysis from Dom Smith I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. The standout tie of the Carabao Cup fourth round sees…
George Cheeks Sets Leadership Team at Skydance TV
As we look to the future, our priorities are clear: deliver great storytelling, maximize the value of our programming, franchises and brands and strengthen our connection with audiences. The excellence and scale of our entertainment, news and…
7 new films and TV shows featuring witches
Left to right, Billie Lourd, Sarah Paulson, Emma Roberts and Leslie Grossman star in 'American Horror Story: 13.' Photo courtesy of FX/Hulu Carrie-Anne Moss stars in 'Yaga.' Photo courtesy of AMC Alexandra Daddario stars in 'Mayfair Witches.' Photo…
Skydance TV Co-Chair George Cheeks Reveals Executive Structure Following Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger
Skydance TV co-chair and chief content officer George Cheeks formalized his division's executive structure. In a memo to staff, Cheeks shared the specific titles for his direct reports, as well as how Skydance TV will now operate post-Warner Bros.
Collin Gosselin calls out reality TV producers for putting ratings ahead of kids: 'The show must go on
Collin Gosselin is sounding the alarm on the reality TV industry, accusing adults of turning a blind eye when children are hurting — all to keep the cameras rolling. The 'Jon & Kate Plus 8 ' star is revisiting the painful realities of his…
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