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

Last updated on September 5th 2024 at 17:15 (THIS POST WILL STAY AT TOP OF BLOG): 

Coming up Changes to Virgin Media, Sky Q and Freely

Here is a list of Changes at time of posting (Up until 2026):

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 Blog to update "Eurosport" Labels by 2025

Right now until end of 2025 you will start to see some changes appearing on this blog:

Daily Mail: BBC cuts over 100 jobs while bosses pledge £80m on diversity drive

Story from Daily Mail:

The BBC has announced plans to cut more than 100 jobs, despite pledging to spend tens of millions on a diversity drive.

Broadcast Sport: ITV scores last minute Scotland & Northern Ireland Nations League deal

Story from Broadcast Sport:

ITV has secured the rights to Scotland and Northern Ireland’s Nations League fixtures this month.

Broadcast Sport: Prime unveils first UEFA Champions League fixtures

Story from Broadcast Sport:

Amazon has announced the first five games it will cover in the UK and Ireland.

Deadline: Sky Behind Feature Doc On Iconic British Director David Lean; Embankment Launching Sales At TIFF

Story from Deadline:

Iconic British director David Lean, whose credits included Lawrence of Arabia and Doctor Zhivago, is being given the feature documentary treatment by Sky, with Embankment Films launching sales at TIFF.

Reports: CNN HD set to launch on Virgin Media UK

Virgin Media are testing CNN HD ahead of it relaunch on Virgin Media.

CNN did close on Virgin Media in September 2021.

When launch it Virgin UK Channel will be 626.

X EXCLUSIVE: Rakuten TV launches on Virgin Media UK's V6 Boxes

Story from Media Boy UK on X:

CNN is back on Virgin Media UK but viewers will need to watch via Rakuten TV via Virgin on Demand on V6 Boxes.

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Daily Mail: ITV open talks with Viaplay over deal for Scotland matches

Story from Daily Mail:

ITV have opened discussions over a deal to show Scotland’s Nations League qualifying campaign free-to-air.

Advanced Television: STV H1 revenue up 20%

Story from Advanced Television:

STV, the Scottish media group, has reported that total revenue rose by 20 per cent to £90.4 million in H1 2024 (compared to H1 2023) and adjusted operating profit increased by 33 per cent to £10.6 million.

Daily Record: Scotland games will be free to air as BBC seek deal with Premier Sports for Nations League clashes

Story from Daily Record:

Scotland matches are set to be on council telly once more after the BBC launched a joint bid with Premier Sports.

Broadband TV News: BBC launches Generative AI tool to add subtitles to BBC Sounds

Story from Broadband TV News:

The BBC has launched a new trial that uses a Generative AI tool to help us add subtitles and transcripts to content on BBC Sounds.

Broadband TV News: BBFC and Netflix sign new deal to extend collaboration

Story from Broadband TV News:

The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) has renewed its existing rating agreement with Netflix.

Broadband TV News: Viaplay subscription channel to launch in the UK on Prime Video

Story from Broadband TV News:

UK Prime Video customers will have access to premium Nordic and European series and films through a new add-on subscription to the Viaplay channel.

Daily Express: BBC faces £85m black hole as bosses launch drastic bid to save corporation

 Story from Daily Express:

The BBC could face a £85m financial shortfall, prompting discussions on radical measures to secure its future as it contends with declining licence fee revenues.

Advanced Television: BBC acquires One Piece anime series

 Story from Advanced Television:

The BBC has acquired the UK rights to over 1,000 episodes of the English dubbed versions of the celebrated anime series One Piece.

Broadband TV News: STV appoints Rufus Radcliffe as new CEO

Story from Broadband TV News:

STV Group plc today announces that Rufus Radcliffe will join the Board as Chief Executive Officer on Friday 1 November 2024.

Daily Express: BBC 'merge with Channel 4' backed by TV boss during licence fee crisis

 Story from Daily Express:

The BBC faces significant financial challenges with declining TV licence revenue, prompting considerations of radical changes, including a merger with Channel 4.