Lithuania media guide
An overview of the media in Lithuania, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-08-22 20:54
Catalonia media guide
Notes on the media in Catalonia, as well as links to newspapers and broadcasters.
2023-08-22 00:45
Ron Cephas Jones, This Is Us star, dies aged 66
The US actor, won two Emmy Awards for his role in the TV series, had long-standing lung problems.
2023-08-20 21:56
ITV descends into chaos as ‘psychic parrot’ predicts winner of World Cup final
Larry the “psychic parrot” predicted the winner of the Women’s World Cup final during a chaotic segment on Friday’s episode of Lorraine. The ITV show boasted that the bird has correctly called several of England’s wins in the tournament so far, but things didn’t quite go to plan when they returned to Longleat Safari Park for his biggest prediction yet. “Larry has got stage fright,” Ranvir Singh said, as the parrot failed to show much interest in picking the World Cup final winner. Singh then joked that co-host Jake Quickenden was “literally feeding” Larry, who eventually predicted England will win.
2023-08-18 16:59
Why are BBC iPlayer and ITV feeds so delayed for the Women's World Cup?
Those watching the Women's World Cup online this year have noticed something pretty irritating. Their feeds have lagged behind those watching the action unfold on TV, meaning they often find out about goals and big events on social media before they play out on screen. The online lag has been up to two minutes for some, so it is very frustrating. But this is just life, unfortunately. Online streaming content has a longer way to travel than that of live television broadcasts. A game playing on BBC iPlayer needs to come from the venue, to the broadcaster, then to the content delivery network, a system of distributed computer servers that deliver web pages and other online content to internet users, and then to the home. On the other hand, TV broadcasts skip the content delivery network part of the process and so it is faster. So is there any hope for those of us doomed to watch TV online? Maybe. A BBC spokesperson told The Independent, the issue may soon be a thing of the past. "Currently, live broadcast coverage is quicker to get to people’s homes than coverage streamed live over the internet," the spokesperson said. "There are many factors that affect this but, at the moment, live online video goes through a process that introduces greater latency when compared to the more direct TV broadcast. While this is normal today, innovation in online streaming technology is driving continuing improvements, including reducing the delay.” The Lionesses will play Spain on Sunday, marking the first time an England team has got into a World Cup final since 1966. It is all to play for - even if it will take a bit longer for online viewers to see if it comes home or not. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-08-18 16:19
The Brands With the Most TV and Movie Product Placement, Visualized
If you feel like drinking some Coca-Cola after watching 'Stranger Things,' product placement has done its job.
2023-08-18 05:23
Four times Netflix's At Home With The Furys proved Tyson is a national treasure
At Home With The Furys hit Netflix today (16 August), and Tyson Fury has captured the nation's hearts once more. From proposing to wife, Paris, for the third time, to showing behind-the-scenes of his new life in 'retirement' (let's face it, he's hardly sat around), the Kardashians-style documentary has affirmed his place as one of the most lovable sports people out there. The nine-episode documentary even features Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury, as well as all of the boxer's equally hilarious children. Sign up to our new free Indy100 weekly newsletter
2023-08-16 23:47
Millie Bobby Brown is ready for 'Stranger Things' to end
Millie Bobby Brown is ready for "Stranger Things" to wrap up.
2023-08-16 21:48
England fans sing and dance to ‘Sweet Caroline’ as Lionesses reach World Cup final
England fans celebrated the Lionesses booking their place in the World Cup final the only way they know how - by indulging in “Sweet Caroline”. Neil Diamond’s iconic song has become an anthem for the national side, with hundreds swaying together and cheering in Boxpark Croydon after the European champions beat the tournament co-hosts 3-1 in Sydney. After last summer’s success, England now have eyes on the biggest prize of all - the World Cup. The Lionesses face Spain in the showpiece event at Stadium Australia on Sunday 20 August.
2023-08-16 20:51
For the first time, cable and broadcast makes up less than half of TV viewing
The popularity of tuning into broadcast and cable TV is quickly disappearing.
2023-08-15 22:51
Why TV news executives are having a brutal year in 2023
It's been a tough year to be a television news chief.
2023-08-15 11:21
Newborn among those killed in ‘brutal’ strikes on Kherson region, Zelensky says
A 22-day-old baby girl died in a strike on Kherson region in Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky said in an address on Sunday, 13 August. The Ukrainian president said that in the village of Shyroka Balka a mother and her two children - the baby girl and a boy aged 12 - were all killed. Mr Zelensky added that there were 17 reports of shelling from the Kherson region Sunday as well as in Mykolaiv Oblast, Zaporizhzhia, Donbas and Kharkiv Oblast. According to the country’s Internal Affairs Ministry a total of seven people were killed on Sunday in Kherson.
2023-08-15 00:51