10 Global TV Stories You Should Know: 11/18/2024

Here are the global TV and streaming television stories that should be on your radar for Monday, November 18th, 2024:

Veteran Australian Broadcaster Alan Jones Charged With Multiple Counts Of Sexual Assault (Deadline)
Alan Jones, the veteran Australian broadcaster, has been charged with two dozen offenses of sexual and indecent assault. The 83-year-old was taken into custody at his Sydney apartment early on Monday morning, according to the BBC.

Sky, Prime Video Extend Carriage Deal (Advanced-Television)
Sky and Amazon have announced an extension of their long-term collaboration that will see Prime Video continue to be available on Sky devices. The extension means that Sky customers in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Italy and Switzerland with a Prime Video subscription will be able to watch content from Sky and Prime Video.

Viaplay Group's Biggest Owner Heads For Stock Market - Wants To Consolidate Market (Market Screener)
French media giant Canal+, the largest shareholder in media company Viaplay Group, is aiming for a London listing valued at €6-8 billion, the Financial Times reports, citing sources. The company also states in an interview with the business magazine that it wants to be a consolidator in the industry.

International Emmys Host Vir Das on His “Public A** Whooping” (The Hollywood Reporter)
The Indian comic discusses how he turned getting canceled into comedy gold, stereotypes he’d like to see go away and why the awards show “allows you to punch above your weight.”

Israeli Psychological Drama ‘Night Therapy’ In Line For German Adaptation From The Team Behind European Remakes Of ‘Your Honor’ (Deadline)
Night Therapy, the Israeli drama series about a psychologist who see his patients at night, is in line for a German remake. SquareOne Productions is working on a German version of the series, which has proven popular on yes TV in Israel.

Canal+ Renews Eurosport Distribution (Advanced-Television)
Canal+ has announced the renewal of its agreement to distribute Eurosport channels for its subscribers in France and Switzerland. Canal+ subscribers will continue to have access to the Eurosport 1 and Eurosport 2 channels. As such, they will be able to follow major international competitions, including the Australian Open, the US Open and the entire ATP Tour season, cycling’s Grand Tours, the World ski Championship, EHF Champions League handball and all the buildup to the Olympic Winter Games back in Europe in 2026.

Fulwell 73 And SpringHill Co. Join Forces To Grow In Film, TV, Documentary, Live Events And Branded Content (Variety)
SpringHill, the production banner headed by LeBron James and his longtime partner Maverick Carter, will come under the same roof as Fulwell 73, the company founded nearly 20 years in the U.K. ago by partners Ben Winston, Leo Pearlman, James Corden, Ben Turner and Gabe Turner. The new company will have offices in Los Angeles, New York, London and Sunderland in the U.K.

TNT Sports Extends MotoGP Deal (Advanced-Television)
Live coverage of the MotoGP Grand Prix races and Tissot Sprints will air on TNT Sports and discovery+. Viewers in the UK and Ireland will also be able to follow Moto2, Moto3 and all qualifying and practice sessions live. TNT Sports and discovery+ will also broadcast the FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship, the FIM MotoE World Championship and competitions from the Road to MotoGP, the talent promotion initiative aimed at increasing the accessibility of motorcycle racing.

Canal+ CEO Touts “Super-Aggregator Strategy,” Says “Overspending Kills” (The Hollywood Reporter)
Maxime Saada says Netflix & co. have driven more Europeans to pay for TV as he outlined core beliefs and strategies before a planned split from French conglomerate Vivendi and London stock market listing.

Mukesh Ambani Disrupts Market Again As Reliance-Disney+HotStar Offering Subscription Plans Starting At Just Rs57 (India.com)
The Star Premium plan offers access to premium content from Disney+ Hotstar, including international series, movies, and live sports while the Star Value plan provides access to a selection of popular TV shows and movies.