Broadcast Magazine

Broadcast is a weekly publication focused on the television and radio sectors in the UK. It provides comprehensive coverage of various topics and news that impact the professional broadcasting landscape. Each week, the magazine includes dedicated sections on news, commissioning, facilities, analysis, opinions, interviews, platforms, production, and ratings. Additionally, Broadcast frequently features special articles that delve into important industry issues. The magazine is part of Media Business Insight, a company that also publishes Screen International and Shots, among other media and event ventures.

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Tubi hands Nick Emmerson indie debut commission

2 days ago | broadcastnow.co.uk | Marian McHugh

Nick Emmerson’s fledgling indie Headers and Volleys Entertainment (HAVE) has netted its first commission, a series for Fox-owned streamer Tubi that follows footballers preparing for the 2026 World Cup. Destination World Cup 2026 (w/t) is co-produced with 4.4 Forty Media and follows three players on and off the pitch as they balance the demands of an intense club schedule with international commitments.
Ofcom launches consultation to limit politicians presenting news programmes

2 days ago | broadcastnow.co.uk | Marian McHugh

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Storyville’s lead commissioner resigns from DFC board

3 days ago | broadcastnow.co.uk | Ellie Kahn

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Channel 4 lines up doc on controversial OnlyFans creator

3 days ago | broadcastnow.co.uk | Marian McHugh

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Hoyo Films founder: ‘I’m confident we’ll be able to keep telling important stories’

3 days ago | broadcastnow.co.uk | Heather Fallon

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WBD global streaming subs increase by 5.3m

6 days ago | broadcastnow.co.uk | Jeremy Kay

Warner Bros Discovery’s (WBD) global subscribers increased by 5.3m to 122.3m as CEO David Zaslav said the ongoing international rollout maintained course to cross 150m members by the end of 2026. Streaming was a highlight in an otherwise mixed first quarter that brought expected drops at the studios and television businesses. Overall streaming revenues climbed 8% to $2.7bn and adjusted EBITDA was $339m.
5G tech trial held at Belgium Cup Final

6 days ago | broadcastnow.co.uk | Jake Bickerton

Citymesh, NEP and Sony carried out the 5G production trial on behalf of media group DPG Media, using a private 5G networkThe Belgium Cup Final at the weekend between Club Brugge and Anderlecht (which was won 2-1 by Club Brugge) used 5G tech extensively for the production and broadcast of the match. Technology company and service provider Citymesh, NEP and Sony carried out the 5G production trial on behalf of media group DPG Media.
DAZN to pay €100m termination fee to Ligue 1

6 days ago | broadcastnow.co.uk | Jake Bickerton

The broadcaster is proposing the French league uses the money to invest in its own D2C serviceLate last week, the long-running dispute between Ligue 1 and DAZN came to an end. DAZN will reportedly have to pay Ligue 1 a breakage fee of €100m, and Ligue 1 will have to either find a new broadcast partner or go D2C. DAZN terminated its contract after one season of Ligue 1. The French league had sold the majority of its Ligue 1 domestic TV rights to DAZN for €325 million per season from 2024 to 2029.
Roku’s David Eilenberg returns to ITV America

6 days ago | broadcastnow.co.uk | Heather Fallon

Roku’s head of content David Eilenberg is returning to ITV America in a newly created position. Eilenberg had previously helped shape ITV America’s unscripted output as its chief creative officer between 2018 and 2022, before swapping selling to buying with his move to Roku. In his new position at ITVS, Eilenberg will lead all creative development across the American company’s unscripted series, including formats, documentary and competition, as well as its brand and digital content initiatives.
Paramount chiefs George Cheeks, Chris McCarthy and Brian Robbins say Skydance merger still on for first half of 2025

6 days ago | broadcastnow.co.uk | Jeremy Kay

The Paramount Global merger with Skydance Media is still expected to close in the first half of the year, the company’s co-heads said as they reported Q1 earnings on Thursday (9 May). Co-chief execs George Cheeks, Chris McCarthy and Brian Robbins have been in a holding pattern for some time regarding the fate of their company and could not offer more insights.