BARE BEACH BONDING
Paramount+ U.K. and MTVE Studios have set an Aug. 23 premiere for “Dating Naked U.K.,” hosted by Rylan Clark. The reality series, produced by Nest Productions, will release new episodes weekly on Fridays.
The show follows 10 singles seeking romance while living au naturel in a tropical setting. Contestants face challenges as new arrivals join, potentially disrupting existing relationships. Each episode includes dates and an elimination round dubbed the “Dumping Ground.” “This show contains full nudity without any blurring or pixelation,” the platform said.
The U.K. cast includes Billy Field, a 24-year-old builder from Essex; Chrislove Brandt, a Las Vegas hairdresser; Dan Ash, a 32-year-old personal trainer; and Dominik Herbert, a 27-year-old Canadian. Other participants are Emily Read, 26; Lauren Beschi, 26; Mike Durrant, 29; Rico Hammett, 30; Romeo, 32; and Tiegan Rudge, 26. A cash prize awaits those who make it to the end of the experience.
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“Dating Naked U.K.” joins a growing roster of nude dating formats. VH1’s “Dating Naked” ran for three seasons in the U.S. from 2014 to 2016. Channel 4 in the UK previously aired “Naked Attraction,” a dating game show where contestants choose partners based on gradual reveals of naked bodies. The format has been adapted in several countries, including Germany’s “Adam sucht Eva” (Adam Seeks Eve).
GARLAND GOES TO EDINBURGH
“Civil War” director Alex Garland is set to give the keynote address at the Edinburgh Industry Film Festival. The writer/director will take the stage on August 18 at Tollcross Central Hall alongside producer Andrew Macdonald to discuss their longstanding creative partnership, which includes the recent A24 hit, plus titles such as “The Beach,” “28 Days Later” and “Ex Machina.”
Elsewhere, the newly announced industry section of the festival will include a case study of Charlotte Regan’s 2023 hit “Scrapper” alongside BBC Film director Eva Yates and Picturehouse Entertainment acquisitions manager Julia Trawinska, and an in conversation with event with iconic filmmaker Gaspar Noe.
The Edinburgh International Film Festival runs August 15-21.
SOCCER STREAMING
DAZN has secured rights to broadcast The Women’s Cup Global Series soccer, featuring international club matches across two tournaments in the U.S. The event will bring together eight teams from five continents, including Kansas City Current, Atlético Madrid, Mamelodi Sundowns and INAC Kobe competing in Kansas City, Missouri. A second tournament in Louisville, Kentucky will feature Racing Louisville, Juventus, Palmeiras and Colo-Colo. Scheduled for Aug. 9-17, the series will culminate in a Final Four championship in early 2025, with winners from each tournament advancing.
DAZN will stream all eight matches live and free across Europe, adding to its portfolio of women’s soccer rights including UEFA Women’s Champions League, Liga F, D1 Arkema and Google-Pixel Frauen Bundesliga. This marks the largest iteration of The Women’s Cup to date, reflecting the competition’s growth.
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English Premier League soccer club Newcastle United has partnered with Endeavor Streaming to launch a direct-to-consumer streaming service. The platform will offer live coverage of pre-season friendlies and exclusive content to the club’s global fanbase.
The service will stream Newcastle’s upcoming pre-season matches, including their tour of Japan for the J. League International Series 2024. Fans can access pre-season games via pay-per-view, with club members receiving discounts. Content will include live matches, player interviews, highlights, full match replays and original documentaries. The platform will also feature select Newcastle United Women, U21, and U18 fixtures during the season.
Endeavor Streaming’s Vesper platform will power the new web application, which will be integrated into NewcastleUnited and the official NUFC mobile apps.
Endeavor Streaming has previously partnered with other football entities, including Tottenham Hotspur, UEFA and the National Women’s Soccer League.
