Andy Fry, Author at The Drop

WTFN teams with Nine Network to launch Real Emergency channels across FAST and digital platforms

Mar 31, 2025

Australian production studio WTFN has agreed a deal with commercial broadcaster Nine Network to drive new revenue streams from global FAST and VOD platforms, starting with the creation of a new channel called Real Emergency. WTFN’s distribution arm, Fred Media, will...

Sky unveils slate of original comedy shorts for YouTube

Mar 30, 2025

Media company Sky has announced that four new series of Sky Original digital shorts will be landing on its YouTube channels this April, showcasing some of “the UK’s freshest and exciting up-and-coming comedy talent”. Sky said the four series will welcome new talent to...

Netflix announces live version of digital-first dating show Pop the Balloon

Mar 28, 2025

Beginning April 10, Netflix is to stream a reimagined version of viral dating series Pop the Balloon, which has racked up millions of views on YouTube. The SVOD platform said: “Pop the Balloon LIVE is the same show fans know and love, but with even higher stakes,...

Zandland produces Konnie Huq-fronted branded content series Undercover Education for Channel 4 and DfE

Mar 27, 2025

Channel 4 has unveiled Undercover Education, a new branded entertainment series which its third partnership with the Department for Education (DfE) and MG OMD to drop in 2025. Presented by presenter, screenwriter and children’s author Konnie Huq, this series...

Infinite Reality acquires Napster for $207m, with plans to reimagine it as social music platform

Mar 27, 2025

Innovation company Infinite Reality is acquiring iconic online music brand Napster for $207 million. The company said it will “expand and reimagine Napster, empowering artists with new audience monetisation and engagement capabilities, underpinned by iR’s immersive...