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Sky Acquires ITV Media Business for £1.6bn, Consolidating British Broadcasting and Creating Streaming Rival
Comcast-owned pay-TV operator Sky has agreed to acquire ITV’s Media and Entertainment division for £1.6 billion, with the transaction expected to complete in the second half of 2027. The deal fundamentally separates ITV’s business: its production arm, ITV Studios, will operate as an independent global content creator, while its television networks and streaming operations pass…
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Shoot the People review – a powerful portrait of a talented yet controversial photographer
Misan Harriman was catapulted into a new career after turning his camera to anti-racist demonstrations – though the shadow of more recent criticism loomsThis is a documentary portrait of the celebrated British-Nigerian photographer, film-maker and activist Misan Harriman, who has campaigned on Gaza and Black Lives Matter, that was completed before the row in May…
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‘Five Years, Four Months’ Co-Director Esteban Hoyos García on Urgency of Remembering Colombia’s Disappeared Ahead of Right-Wing Presidency
When director Juan Miguel Gelacio first began listening to the stories of mothers searching for their disappeared sons in Colombia, he thought it would make an interesting documentary. Then, he believed their accounts would lend themselves beautifully to a short fiction film. As the project evolved, Gelacio onboarded his “Jungle” co-director Esteban Hoyos García, who…
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Sky to Buy ITV’s Media Arm for Up to $2.1 Billion: ‘This Is a Defining Moment for British Media’
It’s finally official. Comcast-owned U.K. pay-TV operator Sky has agreed to acquire ITV’s Media and Entertainment business for total consideration of up to £1.6 billion ($2.14 billion). The deal, expected to close in the second half of 2027, will separate ITV Studios into a standalone global content business and return roughly £950 million ($1.27 billion)…
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Comcast’s Sky to Acquire ITV’s Networks and Streaming Businesses in $2.13 Billion Deal
The ITV Studios production arm will become a standalone business after the planned transaction.
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Sky To Takeover ITV In $2.1B Deal That Dramatically Reshapes British Television
Sky has finally sealed a £1.6 billion ($2.1 billion) deal to acquire ITV’s television network operations. ITV confirmed to shareholders on Monday morning that it will sell to its pay-TV rival, meaning a crown jewel of British broadcasting becomes part of the NBCUniversal entertainment empire. As the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger inches towards completion, Sky’s…
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China Box Office: ‘Minions & Monsters’ Takes Top Spot as ‘Keep Real’ Opens Second
Universal’s “Minions & Monsters” debuted at the No. 1 spot at the China box office during the July 3–5 weekend, grossing RMB111.5 million ($16.4 million), according to data from Artisan Gateway. Taopiaopiao’s sci-fi comedy “Keep Real” opened in second place, securing $10.5 million over the weekend frame. Including early previews, the film has reached a…
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‘The Vampire Lestat’s Hardest Episode 5 Song Was Written From Scratch Multiple Times
The Vampire Lestat’s Sam Reid and Daniel Hart reveal which Season 3 song underwent extensive rewrites before its powerful performance in Episode 5.
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‘The Vampire Lestat’ Officially Introduces the Legendary “Mother” of All Vampires
The Vampire Lestat’s Sheila Atim discusses Akasha’s connection with Lestat and why that powerful monologue was surprisingly easy to learn.
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‘Macy’s 4th Of July Fireworks’ Viewership Up As U.S. Celebrates 250th Birthday & NBC Special Marks 50 Years
Two milestones helped Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks deliver strong viewership. The 50th edition of the special held on America’s 250th anniversary amassed 11.2 million viewers across multiple telecasts and platforms (NBC, Peacock and Telemundo), NBC said Sunday, citing preliminary Nielsen data. According to the network, this is 4th of July Fireworks‘ largest viewership since…