British production and distribution arm of ITV plc, operating across 12 countries with 60 labels.
Sky has announced it will acquire ITV’s broadcasting and ITVX operations for £1.6bn, creating a major UK challenger to global streaming platforms. ITV Studios remains independent, and a long-term content-supply deal will see ITV Studios provide content to the merged group. Regulators will review the deal, which includes potential contingent payments based on advertising performance.
Independent reports that Jools Roome’s mother campaigns for Jools’ Law to compel social media firms to hand over children’s data to bereaved parents. ITV Studios will produce a drama through Etta Pictures; Roome will consult. The project follows a 2022 death ruled a suicide with unclear events; campaigners say access to data could help prevent future tragedies.