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Dec 15 • 3 min read

BBC Studios expands on-demand & FAST footprint, HBO Max unveils in-app channels, wedotv extends LG TV alliance


BBC Studios Expands Digital & On-Demand Footprint in EMEA

BBC Studios is expanding its suite of on-demand services and FAST channels across EMEA.

HBO Max Rolls Out In-App Channels

HBO Max in the U.S. has rolled out a slate of curated channels based on key IP and popular genres.

wedotv Expands LG Alliance

Six FAST channels from wedotv are headed to LG TV in MENA, Asia, and Latin America as part of an expanded alliance between the two companies.

ScreenMDM Talks: One Month In…

In the latest episode of ScreenMDM Talks, Mansha Daswani and Kate Roach discuss attending Asia TV Forum and Content London and preview what's on the planner for Q1 2026.

Robert Franke Shifts from ZDF Studios to Intaglio Films

Robert Franke is leaving his role as VP Drama at ZDF Studios to focus on his role as co-managing director of Intaglio Films.

Eccho Rights Sends Turkish Dramas to Indonesia

Indonesian broadcasters ANTV and SCTV have picked up Turkish drama series from Eccho Rights.

Down Cemetery Road Renewed at Apple TV

Down Cemetery Road, adapted from the novel of the same name, is returning for a second season on Apple TV.

Heated Rivalry Lands International Slots

Crave has announced a second-season renewal on Heated Rivalry, with Sphere Abacus landing a slew of international deals on the show, produced in partnership with Accent Aigu Entertainment.

When Calls the Heart Lands Prequel Series

Hope Valley: 1874, a prequel to When Calls the Heart, lands on Hallmark+ in March 2026.

Empire of the Ants Set for Series Adaptation

UGC and Xilam Animation are joining forces to adapt the novel Empire of the Ants into a TV series.

Talpa Studios Aligns with FOX Entertainment Studios for Hide & Seek Format

Talpa Studios is working with FOX Entertainment Studios and David Grifhorst on an epic-scale entertainment format based on the childhood game of hide-and-seek.

Finite Films & TV Taps Paddy Hughes for Branded Content Expansion

Paddy Hughes has joined U.K. indie Finite Films & TV to boost its branded content activities.

Kidoodle.TV Launches Animotion Titles

Kidoodle.TV has launched three series from Animotion Media, including Tina & Tony, in multiple languages.

Cast Unveiled for pocket.watch’s Hulu Series Rabbit Hole

Digital creators with a combined reach of more than 600 million subscribers and followers are slated to feature in Rabbit Hole, pocket.watch's upcoming ten-episode series for Hulu in the U.S.

Care Bears Play Area to Open in Texas

The first-ever official Care Bears-branded play area is opening in Austin, Texas, in 2026.

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