Latest News from Media Boy UK HQ on new channels testing 2024

Last updated on November 18th 2024 at 12:15 (THIS POST WILL STAY AT TOP OF BLOG): 

Coming up Changes to Virgin Media and Sky Q

Here is a list of Changes at time of posting (Up until 2029):

Paramount Global for sale plus Warner Bros Discovery latest on Media Boy UK Blog

We at Media Boy UK HQ will update on all things Paramount Global and Warner Discovery plus latest on Paramount Global merger with SkyDance on the following links:

MEDIA BOY'S WORLD MEDIA NEWS: Paramount Global for sale latest

Warner Bros Discovery Crisis latest

Media Boy UK Blogs updates

When Media Boy UK do some label some changes information appearing on this post:

BBC News; Lineker: It is 'right time' to leave Match of the Day

Story from BBC News:

Gary Lineker has said it is "the right time" for another presenter to take on hosting Match of the Day, as the BBC looks to do the football programme "slightly differently" in the future.

Advanced Television: The Day of the Jackal sets Sky viewing record

Story from Advanced Television:

The Day of the Jackal has become the biggest launch on Sky in over two years, drawing a record audience of 3 million in its first week making it the biggest Sky Original ever.

That's TV 2 launches on Virgin Media UK

Virgin Media UK has make some changes today:

Variety: Amazon Is Shutting Down Freevee, Its Ad-Supported Video Streamer

Story from Variety:

RIP, Freevee.

Deadline: BBC Confirms Gary Lineker Will Leave ‘Match Of The Day’ Next Year

Story from Deadline:

The BBC has confirmed reports on Monday night that Gary Lineker is leaving Match of the Day at the end of the current Premier League season.

Broadband TV News: “Natural leader” Geraint Evans named as new S4C boss

Story from Broadband TV News:

Welsh language channel S4C has announced Geraint Evans as its new chief executive.

Broadcast Sport: Premier Sports on its European rugby & 24/7 rugby channel plans

Story from Broadcast Sport:

Lawrence Dallaglio, Natasha ‘Mo’ Hunt, Andy Goode, Chris Robshaw, Topsy Ojo & Martin Bayfield are among the 32 pundits, presenters and commentators announced for Premier Sports’ coverage of the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup.

Advanced Television; Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking coming to Prime Video UK

Story from Advanced Television:

Prime Video has announced that the newest addition to the Wizarding World franchise, Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking, will debut on Prime Video in the UK and Ireland this December.

Broadband TV News: National League goes live on DAZN

Story from Broadband TV News:

DAZN has become the global home of the Vanarama National League with both domestic UK and global rights.

SportsPro: Premier Sports adamant European rugby and dedicated channel will drive subscriptions

Story from SportsPro:

Premier Sports say it is confident in the power of club rugby union to attract subscribers to its pay-TV service in the UK and Ireland ahead of a launch of a channel dedicated to the sport in early 2025.

EXCLUSIVE: Virgin Media UK set to move That's Christmas to new EPG number soon

Virgin Media UK ARE SET to move That's Christmas (aka That's TV 3) soon to a new channel number.

Deadline: UK Government Launches Forum To Consider Future Of Linear TV Amid Streaming Revolution

Story from Deadline:

The UK government plans to examine ways of sustainably preserving linear television for older and underprivileged audiences amid the streaming revolution.

Advanced Television: UKTV completes rollout of U Masterbrand

Story from Advanced Television:

UKTV has completed the rollout of its U Masterbrand with the commercial broadcaster’s pay channels, Gold & Alibi, transitioning to U&Gold and U&alibi across paid linear and on demand platforms.

Hollywood Reporter: Channel 4 Kicks Ex-U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson Out of Election Panel for Plugging Book

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

Former U.K. prime minister Boris Johnson was “fired” from Channel 4‘s overnight election coverage after going on and on about his book, according to the program’s co-host.

Broadband TV News: New ITV cost savings after revenues drop

Story from Broadband TV News:

ITV has announced a further £20 million in cost savings in 2024.

Advanced Television: UK media merger laws to be modernised

Story from Advanced Television:

UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has announced plans to broaden the scope of the UK’s media mergers regime, updating it for the digital age to reflect modern news consumption habits and better protect media freedom and plurality.