Based on a comic book series by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming, Powers is to become Sony’s first live-action original series.

Alongside recommissions of Bad Education, Bluestone 42 and Some Girls, the channel will play host to a new six part comedy, 600 Days, which will focus on an “unlikely couple” that end up on the wrong side of the law.

A new report from ZenithOptimedia reveals that the advertising market is set to grow by 5.8% this year, supported largely by the UK’s economic growth, the World Cup, mobile technology and programmatic buying.

Since launching in 1964, the channel has been home to iconic programmes including Fawlty Towers, The Young Ones, The Royle Family and Top Gear.

By plugging the dongle into the television, Chromecast allows users to watch content from a phone, tablet or laptop on the big TV screen – from shows to music to games.

Sky’s chief financial officer said that the company is looking to tap into the rentals market, which is currently worth an estimated £1.4 billion.

After what has been described as a “difficult” year, UTV Media plc – parent company of talkSPORT – has reported that the station’s revenue is expected to rise by at least 25% ahead of the FIFA World Cup this summer.

Evermoor will tell the story of an American 14 year old girl who discovers a magical tapestry that can apparently predict the future, and is to become the first UK Disney production to be shown on Disney’s US channel.

Following a host of negative comments regarding privacy, WhatsApp’s founder has issued a statement to reassure its users that their data is safe.

After an eight month delay, Google is set to launch Chromecast into the UK this week, according to various reports.