10 Global TV Stories You Should Know: 07/23/2024

Here are the global TV and streaming TV stories that should be on your radar for Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024:

BBC Chief Apologizes After ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ Bullying Claims: “The Line Should Never Be Crossed” (The Hollywood Reporter)
The BBC’s director-general has issued an apology following the allegations of “gross misconduct” against two former professional dancers on Strictly Come Dancing. The beloved reality dance competition — which operates on the same premise as the U.S.’ Dancing with the Stars — is a staple of British television, but the broadcaster last week unveiled new welfare precautions after complaints were made about two dancers.

No Longer Twilight Years: The Veteran Female Actors Dominating Korea's Netflix Charts (Korea Joongang Daily)
Dramas led by female actors Kim Hee-ae and Lee Jung-eun, both in their 50s, are ranking highly on Korea's Netflix charts, with their captivating performances resonating with audiences.

YRF Entertainment Celebrates Global Streaming Triumphs (Variety)
The company’s series, “The Railway Men,” emerged as a standout performer on Netflix, marking a significant milestone for Indian content on the platform. The four-part mini-series, which made its debut on Nov. 18, 2023, maintained its position in Netflix’s Top 10 series list for an impressive 100 consecutive days. This achievement set a new benchmark for Indian series on the streaming platform. The show’s wider appeal was evident as it also secured a spot in the Top 3 on Netflix’s Global Top Shows, holding its ground for several months.

European Streamer SkyShowtime’s Monty Sarhan On Adding “Local Sprinkles” To Hollywood Hits And “The Year Of ‘Yellowstone’” – NEM Dubrovnik (Deadline)
SkyShowtime CEO Monty Sarhan talked about bringing Yellowstone to its European subscribers and plans to bolster the streaming service’s U.S. franchises with up to ten local originals in 2024, in a keynote at NEM Duvbrovnik.

Kremlin Says French Failure To Accredit Some Russian Journalists For Paris Games Is Unacceptable (Arab News)
France’s caretaker interior minister said on Sunday that French security services had rejected more than 4,000 applications for Olympics accreditations, including over espionage and cyberattack concerns.

BBC Commercial CEO on ‘Bluey,’ ‘Baby Reindeer,’ Record Emmy Noms Haul and Hollywood Cuts (The Hollywood Reporter)
Tom Fussell, CEO of BBC Commercial, the commercial arm of the U.K. public broadcaster, has ambitious growth goals. He and his team have acquired production banners in various countries, bought full control of streamer BritBox International, and are targeting to double the business’ 2021/2022 revenue and profit by 2027/2028.

Spain: 1,000+ Bars Convicted Of Football Piracy (Advanced-Television)
La Liga, the Spanish sports association, reports that it has obtained more than a thousand convictions against hotels, bars and restaurants that have engaged in football piracy. This figure, which translates to a favourable ruling every two days, is attributed to a change in strategy that La Liga implemented in January 2019, when it began to report offenders suspected of committing piracy, via criminal proceedings, as a means of combating a problem that results in annual losses of around €600 million for Spanish football clubs.

Sky Subs Will Have Access To Warner Content “In Every Scenario” Once Partnership Runs Down, Says Dana Strong (Deadline)
Sky subscribers will have access to Warner Bros Discovery’s (WBD) content “in every scenario,” Dana Strong has said, as she stressed conversations continue between the two key players over one of the industry’s most talked about partnerships. Acknowledging that a question was coming on the WBD relationship, the Sky CEO told the Deloitte and Enders Media & Telecoms 2024 and Beyond Conference that “it’s all just about how we integrate [the two] and how we work together going forwards.”

BBC to Cut 500 Jobs As Financial Deficit Grows (Variety)
The BBC has revealed plans to reduce its workforce by 500 full-time positions over the coming two years as the broadcaster’s annual report displays evidence of financial difficulties. The BBC said that it was “becoming a leaner, more agile organization,” and was “accelerating our digital-first approach to reach audiences where they are.” It also noted that public service roles have decreased by 10% over the past five years, equating to nearly 2,000 positions.

Sky To Launch Sky Stream In Germany On 31 July (Broadband TV News)
The offering bundles Sky channels and free TV channels, apps and streaming services on a single user interface. An internet connection and the Sky Stream Box are required for access; cable or satellite are not necessary.