Sky announced a multi-year distribution deal with Disney, offering Disney+ to its UK and Ireland customers at no extra cost, alongside a streaming bundle that includes Netflix, HBO Max, and Hayu, according to Variety. The deal was announced on February 11, 2026.
The agreement allows Sky customers in the UK and Ireland to access Disney+ without additional charges. Furthermore, the deal includes a streaming bundle featuring Netflix, HBO Max, and Hayu, expanding the entertainment options available to Sky subscribers.
In other entertainment news, Finecut, a Korean sales powerhouse, expanded its European Film Market offerings with the acquisition of two new titles: the 3D animated feature "Long Long Night" and auteur Hong Sangsoo's latest work, "The Day She Returns," which was selected for the Panorama section at the 76th Berlin Film Festival, as reported by Variety. "Long Long Night" is an adaptation of an award-winning Korean novel.
Multiple sources also highlighted a range of global events. These included French financial initiatives, US legal cases, and cultural highlights such as the Super Bowl and Bad Bunny's performance, according to Vox. Developments in Azerbaijan's energy sector and the detention of an Irish man by ICE were also covered.
Other reports, drawing from multiple news sources, covered ongoing controversies related to the Epstein case and Prince Andrew, alongside developments in entertainment, such as upcoming film and AR play releases, according to Variety. Key stories also highlighted global events like Japan's election and French initiatives on birth rates and financial integration. Discussions on AI ethics and various policy changes, including a UK health trust's now-closed nursing position, were also noted.
Additional reports highlighted challenges to Trump's "Buy American" policy, shifts in leadership, and ongoing political and legal issues like the Epstein allegations and border disputes, according to Variety.
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