DIRECTV subscribers have lost access to local ABC stations, ESPN and other services from The Walt Disney Company amid a carriage spat.

MIAM! distribution has secured international sales rights for the new animated series Mare the Mermaid, targeted to adults and young adults.

More than 80 companies from 30 countries have signed up to participate in the inaugural MIP LONDON, which will be held from February 23 to 27 at the Savoy Hotel and IET London.

Barney’s World, a new animated revival of Barney & Friends from Mattel Television Studios, is slated to premiere on Max on October 14 and on Cartoon Network on October 18.

SPI International has launched the Dizi channel and SVOD in Denmark, Norway and Finland via Allente.

The CEO talks about championing storytellers in London.

UKTV has acquired the Italian Riviera-set historical drama Hotel Portofino for U and U&DRAMA.

Amuz Distribution has signed deals for the recently acquired Just For Laughs (JFL) Group assets with FAST and OTT channels.

Nelly Jelly has introduced a smartwatch that has a two-way calling function to ensure parents and children have an avenue for safe communication during school hours.

Cork-based production company Great Island has inked agreements with up-and-coming Irish writers Richie O’Connell (Hush Clowns, Dry) and Joshua Kenny (Into the Badlands, Penny Dreadful) for two original series.