Ample Entertainment, the Emmy Award-winning nonfiction studio behind premium storytelling for the global marketplace, has launched Ample Originals, a new YouTube destination for original documentaries, series, creator collaborations and companion content, now live here. The channel gives audiences an early look at its inaugural slate with exclusive previews available now, ahead of the August 7 premiere of Ample Investigates and the August 10 debut of Somebody Knows Something. Ample Originals … [Read more...] about Ample Entertainment Launches Ample Originals YouTube Channel to Build Original Non-Fiction IP
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A+E Global Media to become a wholly owned Hearst Business
Hearst has announced an agreement with subsidiaries of The Walt Disney Company where Hearst will acquire Disney’s 50% interest in A+E Global Media for approximately $1.2 billion in cash. The transaction is expected to close in September, subject to customary closing conditions. Upon closing A+E Global Media will become a wholly owned Hearst business within its Entertainment group. “We thank our Disney colleagues for decades of successful partnership,” said Steven R. Swartz, president and … [Read more...] about A+E Global Media to become a wholly owned Hearst Business
New Baywatch heads to Prime Video in landmark multi-territory deal
The highly-anticipated, sun-soaked action-drama Baywatch is heading to Prime Video following a landmark multi-territory international deal with Fremantle. Produced by Fremantle and FOX Entertainment, the new series will premiere on Prime Video across Italy, Germany, France, Spain, Portugal, Benelux, Switzerland, Austria, Turkey, Canada, Latin America and India in 2027. As part of the agreement, the complete back catalogue of the iconic original series, comprising all nine seasons … [Read more...] about New Baywatch heads to Prime Video in landmark multi-territory deal
Pinoys At Sea: GMA Network Inks New Partnership with Maritime Mobile Communications
GMA Network, the Philippines' leading media company, takes another step in expanding its global footprint through a new maritime distribution partnership with Maritime Mobile Communications. This latest collaboration, through which the Network’s flagship international channel GMA Pinoy TV, “The Heart of Global Pinoys," will reach more Filipinos at sea, underscores its commitment in bringing more Filipino content through technology-driven solutions worldwide. The partnership ensures reliable … [Read more...] about Pinoys At Sea: GMA Network Inks New Partnership with Maritime Mobile Communications
GlobalM Expands Software-Defined Media Platform for Cloud, Hybrid and On-Prem Broadcast Operations
At IBC2026, GlobalM will showcase the latest evolution of its software-defined media platform, enabling broadcasters, telecom operators, and media organizations to deploy identical live IP workflows across public cloud, private cloud and on-prem infrastructure. As the broadcast industry continues its transition to IP, GlobalM believes the conversation is moving beyond transport protocols and towards the operational challenges of managing large scale live media networks. “Protocols such as SRT … [Read more...] about GlobalM Expands Software-Defined Media Platform for Cloud, Hybrid and On-Prem Broadcast Operations
ITV Studios Creative Network unveils new digital-first comedy: Steve Penk’s Animal Radio FM
Bringing legendary radio prankster Steve Penk to a brand-new audience in a whole new way, ITV Studios’ Creative Network has partnered with the celebrated host for a digital-first comedy: Steve Penk’s Animal Radio FM. Known as the pioneer of the prank-call, the format reimagines Penk's classic comedy for today’s digital viewers. Set in a surreal and hilarious animated world, Steve Penk’s Animal Radio FM is set in a pirate radio station run by animals. Perched on the top floor of a crumbling … [Read more...] about ITV Studios Creative Network unveils new digital-first comedy: Steve Penk’s Animal Radio FM
