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Industry' is TV's last golden age drama
One day, when people say “they don't make 'em like they used to,” they will be saying it about “Industry.” First filmed before the pandemic and launched in its throes, a survivor of the era of streaming wars, corporate…
Bloomberg Surveillance TV: June 15th, 2026
The economy and the markets are 'under surveillance' as we cover the latest in finance, economics and investment. Listen to Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern for the top interviews from Bloomberg Surveillance Television. And join…
Why Hirokazu Koreeda paired Haruka Ayase and a TV comic in Sheep in the Box
“Chalk and cheese”, “oil and water” and “Beauty and the Beast” were just some of the baffled reactions circulating among Japanese cinephiles when news broke that auteur Hirokazu Koreeda had cast A-lister…
Fox's $22B Roku acquisition aims to expand its reach into smart TVs, advertising
Fox Corporation has agreed to buy Roku Inc. for $160 per share, an approximate enterprise value of $22 billion, the firms announced today. The acquisition would unite Fox's broadcast channels, including Fox, Fox News, Fox Business, and FS1, as well…
Emma Hayes just showed in 70 seconds how the hated hydration break can be used smartly on TV
Everybody can see the hydration breaks for what they are, or at least for what they have quickly become; a chance for broadcasters to sell advertising during matches. It is a major alteration to the sport and one many will hope is ditched as soon…
8 must-watch TV shows this week including Channel 4 thriller and Netflix drama
TV enthusiasts have plenty of new content to watch this week from gripping dramas to addictive reality shows. With countless new and returning programmes arriving across streaming platforms and television channels every week, selecting what to…
Iconic 80s American TV actress Anne Schedeen dies aged 77
A legendary American actress, best known for her role in a hit 1980s TV show, has died. Anne Schedeen, who played Kate Tanner in ALF, was 77 when she died. Schedeen's family revealed her death in a loving statement online, which celebrated her…
World Cup 2026: How TV broadcast picks are made between BBC and ITV
Simon Casson BBC Sport senior journalist With so many World Cup matches to watch it can be hard to keep up with the schedule and whether a game is on the BBC or ITV. You might also have wondered how broadcasters agree which matches they get to show…
AICWA seeks high-level probe into the death of television actress Sanchita Ugale; industry body urges transparent investigation : Bollywood News
The death of television actress Sanchita Ugale has sparked widespread shock within the entertainment industry, with the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) now calling for a high-level investigation into the circumstances surrounding the…
Fox wants to take over your TV - and the tech inside it
Fox's $22 billion acquisition of Roku will come with a trove of data about what you're watching. Fox's $22 billion acquisition of Roku will come with a trove of data about what you're watching. Emma Roth is a news writer who covers the streaming…
Spain vs Cape Verde TV channel, kick-off and live stream for World Cup clash
Kick-off time: Spain vs Cape Verde takes place on Monday, June 15. This opening Group H fixture is scheduled for 5pm UK time, offering prime viewing for football fans across the UK. Location: The international match will be held at the Atlanta…
Fox is buying Roku in latest streaming TV consolidation deal. Stock prices fall for both companies
The streaming and media wars continue with yet another big acquisition: Fox Corporation is acquiring Roku for $22 billion. The two companies announced the deal before markets opened on Monday morning, with Fox saying it will pay $160 per share in a…
World Cup Daily Live: New Zealand's match-predicting puppy poops on live TV
The fifth day of World Cup action is upon us, and there is plenty more to come. Spain winger Lamine Yamal was just 15 years old when Lionel Messi hoisted the trophy aloft in 2022, but he will make his tournament debut in a Group H clash with Cape…
Fox just made a $22 billion play for your TV screen by buying Roku
Fox Corporation is acquiring Roku in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at $160 per share, marking its largest digital expansion. The merger combines Fox's Tubi and The Roku Channel, positioning the unified entity behind only YouTube and Netflix…
Ponies' merges comedy with a gritty spy story in TV dramedy
“Ponies” is a bit of a unicorn. The Peacock series that stars Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson as widows of CIA operatives who become intelligence assets in the 1970s Soviet Union has real stakes, and real blood. But its tone is…
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