Netflix is reportedly considering adding live-streaming content to its platform for the first time. Netflix has confirmed that a live streaming capability is in early development for its unscripted TV shows and stand-up comedy specials, according to Deadline. The move would enable Netflix to offer live voting to content, and potentially air live specials for […]
From February 2nd to 20th, audiences anywhere will be able to watch Leicester Comedy Festival – the UK’s biggest pure comedy festival via streaming service NextUp. Described as the ‘the Netflix of UK stand-up’, NextUp is available on web, mobile and smart TVs worldwide – bringing the Leicester Comedy Festival to more people than ever […]
Cinedigm, the independent streaming company, has announced today that Comedy Dynamics, the comedic streaming channel, has launched on Samsung TV Plus in the UK, Samsung’s free content streaming platform. Offering hundreds of stand-up specials, films and television series, Comedy Dynamics features all-star talent including Jim Gaffigan, Mike Birbiglia, Tiffany Haddish, Kevin Smith (pictured), Whitney Cummings and more. Comedy […]
Samsung Electronics UK has announced that comedy streaming service NextUp will be joining its Smart Start platform. NextUp viewers can experience stand-up comedy with live streams direct from the UK’s best comedy venues including The Comedy Store and The Pleasance. Users can also watch on-demand hundreds of stand-up comedy specials, all ad-free. Included within Samsung’s […]
NextUp, the comedy streaming platform, has announced its integration with Samsung and LG TVs. Smart TV owners can now livestream the stand-up shows with a few taps of a remote control. Shows on the channel include some of the biggest names in the industry, including Ed Byrne, Miles Jupp and Nick Helm (pictured) alongside award […]
ITV has announced Nana Hughes as the newly appointed Head of Scripted Comedy. Reporting into Head of Drama, Polly Hill, Hughes will be responsible for driving and developing scripted comedy content and will also support developing scripted comedy drama content. Hughes is a BAFTA, RTS & Broadcast award winning comedy Executive Producer and founder of […]