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Industry Trends
How can broadcast engineers keep pace with seismic shifts in the media tech landscape?
IT-based broadcasting is continually evolving and engineers face new challenges in key growth areas such as IP-based production and cybersecurity. John Maxwell Hobbs breaks down the resources at hand to help broadcast engineers stay on top of their game.
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News
BBC defies UK scripted commissioning downturn
The BBC commissioned half of all scripted content in the UK last year, according to a new report by Ampere Analysis.
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Industry Trends
Overcoming 5G capacity and latency issues for live production
What are the main considerations for using 5G for live production? David Thompson, DPP’s Technologist Strategist, provides an oversight of key pointers and potential pitfalls when adopting 5G.
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News
UK Culture Secretary appoints expert panel to advise on future funding of BBC
UK Culture Secretary Luzy Frazer has invited a panel of nine experts to provide advice as part of the government-led review looking at future funding models for the BBC.
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Executive Interviews
Euro Meet Olympic qualifiers: upping production standards on a limited budget
Yann Figuet, Partner at FreeLens, explains how the production company deployed the latest tech from Blackmagic Design to up its game in the latest Euro Meet competition.
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News
Pinewood opens expansion of Shepperton Studios
Pinewood has officially opened the expansion at Shepperton Studios, Surrey with Amazon MGM Studios and Netflix occupying the new sound stages.
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News
BBC Studios Productions Australia acquires Werner Film Productions
BBC Studios Productions Australia has acquired Australian drama series producer Werner Film Productions.
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Omar Sy, Louis Leterrier and Thomas Benski launch Carrousel Studios
Lupin star Omar Sy, Fast X director Louis Leterrier and former Pulse Films CEO Thomas Benski have launched European studio and media company Carrousel Studios.
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Industry Trends
5G in broadcasting: revolutionising content production
Having been successfully deployed for key live events and reality shows, 5G production has proven its mettle for the big stage. John Maxwell Hobbs explores how its wider adoption is set to transform the broadcasting landscape.
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News
Pact issues generative AI principles and guidance
UK producers’ organisation Pact has issued a list of principles and guidance for its members on the implications of using generative AI for TV and film projects.
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News
Publisher Scholastic to acquire kids TV producer 9 Story Media
US publisher Scholastic has agreed to acquire Canada-based kids TV producer and distributor 9 Story Media Group for $186m.
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Juliette Binoche unveiled as next European Film Academy President
French actress Juliette Binoche is set to succeed Polish filmmaker Agnieszka Holland as the new President of the European Film Academy.
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Fremantle strikes deal with Rachel Weisz and Polly Stokes’ Astral Projection
Fremantle has signed a first look and development deal with Astral Projection, the production company from Academy Award winning actress Rachel Weisz and British executive producer Polly Stokes.
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Industry Trends
IBC Accelerators 2024: Kickstart Day in review
Pitches for the shortlisted projects on the IBC Accelerators Innovation Programme were presented in a quick-fire round in front of an international M&E audience at the Kickstart Day on 6 March.
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News
Germany’s Leonine Studios launches documentary division
Leading German producer and distributor Leonine Studios is expanding its production division with the launch of new label Leonine Documentaries, headed by Jochen Koestler.
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Industry Trends
Adventures beyond stereo: perfecting the immersive audio mix
How do audio engineers develop an expertise in surround mixing and what are the elements that characterise a great immersive mix? David Davies speaks with the best ears in the business to discover more.
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News
Channel 4 to cut back Hollyoaks episodes
UK broadcaster Channel 4 is to cut the number of weekly episodes of its long-running soap Hollyoaks from five to three from September 2024.
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News
BBC Studios buys ITV’s stake in BritBox International
BBC Studios is taking full ownership of streaming service BritBox International, acquiring ITV’s 50% share for £255m.