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- Netflix, Warner Bros deal raises fresh headaches for MultiChoice 5th Dec 2025What does the deal between Netflix and Warner Bros Discovery mean for MultiChoice and its new owner, Canal+?Duncan McLeod
- Netflix to buy Warner Bros Discovery in industry-defining megadeal 5th Dec 2025Netflix has agreed to buy Warner Bros Discovery's TV and film studios and streaming division for $72-billion, excluding debt.Agency Staff
- Vula Medical named as South Africa’s 2025 app of the year 5th Dec 2025Vula Medical connects healthcare workers to specialists via an app, bringing specialist care to patients in remote areas.Nkosinathi Ndlovu
- Big Microsoft price increases coming next year 5th Dec 2025Microsoft will increase prices for its Microsoft 365 productivity suites globally starting in July 2026.Agency Staff
- Beat the summer heat with Samsung’s WindFree air conditioners 5th Dec 2025From small rooms to open-plan spaces, Samsung’s WindFree air conditioners ensure consistent comfort with intelligent cooling.Samsung
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- Netflix closes WBD deal; industry backlash 5th Dec 2025Following reports of exclusive negotiations between Netflix and Warner Bros Discovery (WBD), a deal has swiftly been confirmed that will see the streaming giant acquire WBD’s TV and film studios and streaming division – including the likes of HBO Max, the Harry Potter Universe and DC Comics – at a total equity value of approximately […]Editor
- Versant acquires Free TV Network 5th Dec 2025Versant, Comcast’s planned spin-off of select media brands and digital businesses, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Free TV Networks (FTN), a provider of free over-the-air digital broadcast networks and free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels in the US. Versant says the transaction will broaden its entertainment portfolio, expand distribution across key audience segments, […]Editor
- Survey: 85% of media companies plan archiving overhaul 5th Dec 2025Pixitmedia by DataCore’s inaugural global State of Media Archiving survey has revealed a decisive industry shift in media and entertainment (M&E), with 85 per cent of respondents planning to migrate to a horizontally integrated approach to their asset and media management. This signals a clear departure from fragmented, multi-generation systems, as integration costs, data silos […]Editor
- Survey: 96% UK parents find BBFC age ratings on Netflix helpful 5th Dec 2025The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) and Netflix celebrate five years of every film and TV series on the service carrying BBFC age ratings and content advice, as findings show these ratings are widely recognised and help parents to make informed viewing decisions for their families. In a survey of 2,000 parents in the […]Editor
- Channel 4 names Marks as Head of Digital Commissioning 5th Dec 2025Channel 4 has announced the promotion of Laura Marks to the role of Head of Digital Commissioning following the departure of Sacha Khari. Reporting to Ian Katz, Channel 4’s Chief Content Officer, Glasgow-based Marks will oversee the commissioning and development of all original digital content across Channel 4’s social and digital-first platforms, including digital channels […]Editor