As we hit the halfway point of 2025, TVBEurope takes a look back at the stories that have defined the world of media and entertainment over the last six months. Here, in reverse order, we present the ten most popular stories from TVBEurope.com so far this year.
10 UK public service broadcasters challenge terrestrial TV switch-off date
According to reports, the PSBs are pushing back against plans to keep signals on air until at least 2034
9 How BBC Wales returned live to 1985
TVBEurope talks to the team who brought a piece of broadcasting history back to life on BBC Wales last night
8 We can talk! Google’s Veo 3 creates AI video with dialogue
The model enables users to create audio, including background sounds, sound effects, and spoken dialogue
7 Proton announces world’s smallest slow-motion minicam
Designed to meet growing demand for high-speed capture in sports broadcasting, the HFR enables continuous slow motion output with frame rates of up to 240fps
6 Eurovision 2025 to employ SRT, open source graphics, and augmented reality
As Basel welcomes thousands of fans from across Europe (and beyond) for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, TVBEurope speaks to key members of the show’s production team to learn more about the technology used to deliver the event to millions of viewers
5 Ateliere drops CodeMill acquisition plan, Swedish company threatens legal action
Ateliere said that “due to the current, unforeseen turbulence in the US and in the global business and financial markets” the company is no longer in a position to complete the offer
4 Government considers extending UK TV Licence to streaming-only households
A range of options is reportedly under consideration ahead of the current Royal Charter period’s ending in 2027
3 Dan Goman out as Ateliere CEO
The news follows the company’s decision to axe its planned acquisition of CodeMill
2 Technicolor set to enter administration
Technicolor Creative Studios UK Limited is expected to file for administration today
1 Exploring the creative journey of Squid Game season two
Director of Photography Kim Ji-yong and colourist Park Jin Young explain how they intentionally shifted the visual tone and style of the hit Netflix series as it returned for season two
