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Anti-Harassment Laws Lead To Questions From UK Film & TV Industry
EXCLUSIVE: Big UK production groups and studios have been busily preparing for new anti-harassment laws that will impact the film and TV industry, but questions remain. Last Friday, UK-wide legislation came into force that means employers are now…
The easiest way to turn your regular TV into a smart TV
You don't need a fancy new TV to access smart features. As the world of streaming and online entertainment has slowly become an integral, seemingly permanent part of our daily lives, the actual act of accessing all the content you want to see has…
Skydance rebrands local TV business to CBS Television Stations
Skydance has rebranded its local television business following the company's merger of CBS parent company Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery (WBD), officials confirmed to The Desk this week. CBS Television Stations comprises the company's two…
ADWEEK TV Advantage: Layoffs Come With TV Consolidation, but Scale Isn't Everything
Halloween may be behind us, but there's nothing scarier than the TV industry right now, where the layoffs just keep coming. Disney, Netflix, Scripps, and more have recently enacted major cuts across divisions. And many more “cost…
Apple TV's new crime thriller hailed 'best show of the year' by viewers
After finishing an outstanding TV series, you can be left wondering whether you'll ever find another one that comes close to beating it. But film and television buff EccyReviews believes he has just the show to watch if you're in this position…
5 Lessons Marvel Television Should Learn for the Next Phase of Disney+ | Analysis
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… The Nov. 10 finale of “VisionQuest” will bring a five-year television experiment, which kicked off with 2021's “WandaVision,” to a close. In those years, Marvel has churned…
TV Licence fee change update as Government says its keeping 'open mind
The Government says it is assessing all of its options in regards to increasing the TV Licence. In a statement released by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), it said that 'no decisions have been taken at this stage' but…
Google dismantles botnet secretly running on 1.3 million Android TV boxes
Google's Threat Intelligence Group says it has shut down a massive botnet called x.cpe. At its height, x.cpe ran on more than 1.3 million Android TV devices, and unusually, these were Google-certified boxes. Google says its screening process missed…
The Newest 4K Amazon Fire TV Stick Is Nearly 60% Off Right Now
Amazon has cut the price of its latest Fire TV Stick 4K, dropping it to $24.99 from $59.99 and bringing it to its lowest price ever, according to price trackers. At this price, it's an affordable way to bring 4K streaming to an older television or…
How to Watch International TV Shows From Anywhere in 2026
Most national broadcasters stream their channels online for free. ZDF, RTÉ Player, and SBS On Demand show live TV and replays to any viewer with a browser, as long as that browser connects from the country itself. Open one of them from…
Rylan Clark wants The X Factor back on TV as long as they don't change one thing
Rylan Clark has backed the idea of The X Factor returning to ITV one day - but insisted the judges still need to be harsh at times. The 38-year-old rose to fame on the show in 2012 as much for his emotional reactions as his singing skills, and has…
10 Iconic Ramayana Movies and TV Shows: From Lanka Dahan to Adipurush
From a pioneering silent film to Ramanand Sagar's iconic television series and the much-debated Adipurush, explore 10 Indian screen adaptations that have reimagined the Ramayana across generations. Indian cinema has adapted the Ramayana across…
Andy Burnham issued major warning about huge TV change
Ministers have been urged to extend Freeview Millions of vulnerable telly fans could be cut off from Britain's biggest national moments because of plans to axe Freeview, campaigners have warned. Campaign group Broadcast 2040+ renewed calls for…
BBC TV licence could be axed for new '£6.25 a month' tax
The BBC TV licence could face a major shake-up as ministers consider alternative funding options The BBC TV licence could eventually be scrapped under a major funding shake-up, with one alternative potentially adding £6.25-a-month to…
Versant Revenue Falls 4% Despite Digital Growth, Stronger TV Ratings
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Versant reported revenue of $1.59 billion, exceeding the $1.57 billion expected by analysts, according to Yahoo Finance. Net income fell 41.1% to $47 million. Linear distribution revenue declined 5.8%…
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