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

Last updated on November 6th 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:

Hollywood Reporter; BBC Is a “Very British Success Story,” New Chair Says But Warns: “The Fight Is on”

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

The BBC “is a very British success story”, new chair Samir Shah said in Leeds, England on Tuesday in his first public speech, in which he outlined his vision for the future of U.K. public service broadcasting and his priorities for the BBC.

Advanced Television: DAZN, Queensberry Promotions multi-year rights deal

Story from Advanced Television:

Queensberry Promotions, the boxing promotion company founded by Hall of Fame promoter Frank Warren, has entered into a multi-year media rights agreement with DAZN, the sport streaming platform.

That's TV 2 set to launch on Virgin Media UK

UK Cable TV Changes are today reporting That's TV 2 are testing in Virgin Media O2 HQ ahead of launching on Virgin UK Channel 151.

Deadline: BBC Chair Samir Shah Calls For Action To Future-Proof Public Service Broadcasting In First Major Speech: “The Fight Is On”

Story from Deadline:

BBC Chairman Samir Shah will launch a staunch defense of the UK’s public broadcasting system in his first major speech.

Variety: Freddie Flintoff Sets Disney+ Documentary Charting Recovery From ‘Top Gear’ Crash and Return to Cricket

Story from Variety:

Freddie Flintoff has teamed up with Disney+ for an original documentary film about his cricket career and recovery from his near-fatal “Top Gear” crash in 2022.

Media Guardian: Sky faces bill for hundreds of millions after advertising blunder

Story from Media Guardian:

Sky is facing a bill for hundreds of millions of pounds after a blunder that meant it accidentally underpaid its advertising partners, it has emerged.

The Sun: BBC reveal future of hit comedy panel show after 19 series on air

Story from The Sun:

Fans of The Blame Game will no longer be playing a guessing game as the BBC has confirmed the hit show will be returning for its 20th series.

The Sun: Sky Sports slammed as ‘complete joke’ as technical error leaves fans unable to watch bumper night of cup football

Story from The Sun:

Football fans were left furious after Sky Sports Plus appeared to crash during Manchester United's Carabao Cup clash with Leicester City.

Advanced Television: Government responds to creator remuneration report

Story from Advanced Television:

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons has published the Government response to the report on creator remuneration from the committee in the last Parliament.

Advanced Television: UK creative industries funding confirmed

Story from Advanced Television:

UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has welcomed confirmation in the Budget of the government’s commitment to support the creative industries – as part of the Industrial Strategy – recognising the key role it can play in economic growth.

The Sun: Major TV change as England’s Autumn International rugby fixtures move to new channel

Story from The Sun:

England will be shown by a new broadcaster in this year's Autumn International fixtures.

Advanced Television: Pluto TV expands NBCU content in UK

Story from Advanced Television:

Pluto TV has announced a partnership with NBCUniversal (NBCU) Global TV Distribution to bring an array of comedy, dramedy, action, and fan favourites content to viewers in the UK starting November 1st.

BBC News: Sturgeon paid £25k for ITV general election appearance

Story from BBC News:

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon was paid £25,000 to appear on ITV’s general election results programme, it has been revealed.

Deadline: Ofcom Fines GB News £100,000 Over Rishi Sunak Live Show; GB News Boss Decries “Direct Attack On Free Speech & Journalism”

Story from Deadline:

Ofcom has fined GB News £100,000 over its People’s Forum: The Prime Minister live show with Rishi Sunak just prior to the UK general election, with the head of GB News calling the move a “direct attack on free speech and journalism.”

Sky Sports; WSL new broadcast deal: Sky Sports and The BBC to remain home of women's football in historic five-year deal from 2025/26 season

Story from Sky Sports & The BBC:

Sky has announced a historic five-year partnership with the Women's Professional League, securing the rights to show nearly 90 per cent of all Women's Super League matches from the 2025/26 season.

Advanced Television: ITV scores Ligue 1 highlights

Story from Advanced Television:

LFP Media and ITV have announced a deal that will see ITV broadcast the weekly Ligue 1 McDonald’s highlights magazine show in the UK during the current 2024/25 season.