ITV Studios Revenues Down As Impact Of Hollywood Strikes Bites

Loose Women, Good Morning Britain, This Morning and Lorraine are reportedly in the midst of urgent discussions as they grapple with a significant drop in viewership.The popular daytime programmes are staring down the barrel of salary freezes and potential redundancies as ITV chiefs scramble to mitigate the financial fallout from a decline in ratings. The network is reportedly resorting to severe cost-cutting measures across some of its most beloved shows. Rumours are swirling that staff may be offered shorter three-month contracts over longer-term agreements, and freelance workers could face cuts.

Loose Women star Sophie Morgan has announced she’s ‘parting ways’ with the ITV programme, as she shared a huge life update with her fans, along with some exciting career news. The 39 year old disability rights advocate revealed that she is moving to the US – something she called a ‘dream’ – and she will be working between LA and the UK.

Addie Morfoot Contributor Oscar-nominated filmmaker Nicole Newnham (“Crip Camp”) is at work on her next documentary — “Tunnel 29,” about a secret escape tunnel built under the Berlin Wall in 1962. The film, co-produced by NBC News Studios and Story Force Entertainment, will chronicle the story of a group of students who risked their lives and defied the Iron Curtain by digging a tunnel under the Berlin Wall, enabling 29 East Germans to escape to the West. “‘Tunnel 29’ will cinematically immerse the audience in the fraught and tense time when the world grappled with the trauma and consequences of the Wall and the Cold War — a time that bears an astonishing resemblance to today,” says Newnham.

A third film in the popular British historical drama franchise was confirmed by Focus Features on Monday.Julian Fellowes, who created the beloved television series that spawned the films, is writing the new movie. Simon Curtis, the director of the second film, “Downton Abbey: A New Era,” will also helm the third film.Various cast members are returning, including Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern, Michelle Dockery, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Phyllis Logan, Robert James-Collier, Joanne Froggatt, Allen Leech and more.

It's been a few weeks now since Britain's Got Talent burst back onto our screens as the search for the country's next best thing got underway with the winner hoping to perform by royal appointment at this year's Royal Variety Performance.

EXCLUSIVE: Excelsior! Kartoon Studios and the UK’s GFM Animation have teamed to develop and produce animated features based on the Stan Lee Universe.

Naman Ramachandran U.K. broadcaster ITV has reported mixed financial fortunes for the first quarter of 2024. Its advertising revenue growth of 3%, with the second quarter expected to be up around 12%, is offset by the downturn in revenues from ITV Studios.

EXCLUSIVE: The grades are in and the film and TV studios taking part in BAFTA albert’s climate assessment have upped their game in the past year.

Loose Women viewers were left clutching their pearls after Gloria Hunniford's sassy four-word quip aimed at Denise Welch, who had expressed a desire to leave the UK.The daytime TV scene was set with Coleen Nolan at the helm of Monday's Loose Women episode, flanked by her fellow panellists Gloria, Denise, and Brenda Edwards. Amid discussions about the dreary Bank Holiday weather that drenched much of Britain, the conversation turned to moods and meteorology in a segment titled 'Does the weather affect your mood?' Gloria waxed lyrical about her love for the UK, saying: "I tell you what though...

Alex Ritman With vibrant green carpets no doubt already having been sourced for its various global premieres, “Wicked” is expected to be one of the biggest movie events this winter. It certainly ticks all the necessary boxes — a major musical adaptation of one of the world’s most successful stage shows and featuring an all-star cast led by the almost-EGOT Cynthia Erivo and, in her first feature-film lead role, pop princess Ariana Grande.

Tyler Perry Studios and DeVon Franklin (Flamin’ Hot) have formed a partnership with Netflix to produce faith-based films under a multi-year and multi-picture first-look deal. This deal marks the latest extension of Perry and Netflix’s creative partnership which sees Perry write, direct, and produce films and series, however, these films will be produced by Franklin and Perry in conjunction with Tyler Perry Studios.

ITV comedy Benidorm was a huge hit with TV viewers throughout its 11-year run, with fans left devastated when it was taken off air.The hit show aired from 2007 until 2018, with 74 episodes being created in total. Benidorm bagged numerous awards and nominations including NTAs and BAFTAs. It even inspired a spin-off stage show, Benidorm Live, which ran in 2018 and 2019, and remains one of ITV's most iconic comedies.

The latest episode of much-loved ITV show Britain's Got Talent returned to our screens this week - but fans all had the same complaint about the Golden Buzzer act.

Britain’s Got Talent fans were left confused after a message appeared at the end of Saturday night’s episode. The ITV show was once more on our screens as judges Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden, Bruno Tonioli and Simon Cowell looked for the UK’s next star.

Clodagh McKenna has hit back at critics after This Morning viewers were left outraged by Jimmy Carr's antics during her cooking segment on Friday's show.

Maya Jama has reportedly left ITV bosses 'reeling' after she shared a cryptic snap, which mysteriously pointed to Netflix, to Instagram this week.The Love Island host, 29, set tongues wagging after she posted an ambiguous snap to Instagram of a drink in a Netflix cup, suggesting that perhaps she would be joining the streaming giant. Maya stepped into the Love Island presenting role back in 2022, when former show host Laura Whitmore decided to move on to pursue other projects.

Robert Downey Jr. has said that he does not agree with Chris Hemsworth’s critique of his performance in Marvel’s Thor: Love and Thunder.The 2022 film was the fourth instalment in the MCU that focused primarily on Hemsworth’s character, and in a new interview, the Australian has said that he feels like he became “a parody” of himself in the film, and that he “didn’t stick the landing”.“Sometimes I felt like a security guard for the team,” he added.

Lorraine Kelly appeared glowing as she posed up a storm with he 29 year old daughter Rosie.The pair made a rare joint appearance at The 2024 Golden Chopsticks Awards and were photographed on the red carpet.The 64 year old TV star wowed in a black leather midi dress and paired it with a nude clutch bag. Meanwhile, Rosie - who is pregnant with her first baby - opted for a figure-hugging brown sleeveless dress and black heels. Lorraine and Rosie's appearance comes after the TV presenter shared her excitement over becoming a grandmother for the first time, after her daughter announced she expecting her first child with partner Steve.

Britain's Got Talent viewers have slammed the ITV show after fans claimed the judge's reactions are fake.

Naman Ramachandran Freely, the new free streaming service backed by Britain’s public service broadcasters (PSBs) that delivers live TV over broadband, has launched. The initiative is from Everyone TV, the organization which runs free TV in the U.K. and is jointly owned by the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Paramount Global’s Channel 5.