All articles by Alana Foster – Page 12
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DPP extends IMF adding auxiliary track
The DPP has released two new documents to extend the functionality of the Interoperable Master Format (IMF) with the development of an Auxiliary Image Sequence plug-in.
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Viacom completes CBS merger
Viacom has announced the completion of its merger with CBS Corporation to create “a premium content powerhouse with global scale” set to invest more than $13 billion in annual content.
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Fox inks deal with AWS on cloud video delivery
Amazon Web Services will be employed by Fox to transmit the broadcaster’s sport, news and entertainment content to TV and streaming customers.
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Can Amazon deliver a Premier football experience?
As Amazon kicks off its live coverage of the Premier League, Alana Foster speaks with experts on meeting fan demand and managing the technical challenges.
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Sky invests £3bn in production at new Elstree studio
Sky Studios has announced it will invest in the UK creative sector with the development of a new TV and film studio creating over 2,000 new jobs.
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beIN Sports wins broadcast rights for FIFA Club World Cup
Qatar-based pay-TV broadcaster beIN Sports will exclusively broadcast the next two editions of the FIFA Club World Cup.
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EU online piracy for film and TV falls
Overall access to pirated content in Europe has dropped more than 15% according to a new report by the European Union Intellectual Property Office.
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Democratising solidarity for freedom of the press
The future of freedom of speech is heavily dependent on the power of public service broadcasters, despite the rise of OTT platforms freelance documentary filmmakers agree press freedom requires solidarity, say winners of the Rory Peck Sony Impact Awards
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Creating Spotify for sports to counter piracy
As fast as technology has helped to bring the action of sports closer to fans it has also led to a boom in the presence of piracy as a threat to rights holders and broadcasters.
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Chernobyl wins six RTS Craft and Design Awards
Netflix, BBC, C4 and HBO are among the network winners for the 2019 Royal Television Society Craft and Design Awards.
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German SVoD Joyn service goes premium
ProSiebenSat.1 and Discovery’s cross-channel entertainment streaming platform Joyn has expanded its German streaming service with the launch of Joyn Plus+.
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Weavr project unveils immersive esports experience
The UK government-backed Weavr project has released a new phase of immersive technology aimed at enhancing the esports fan experience.
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Indian regulator calls for streaming players to coexist
The Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is conducting discussions with streaming video services in the region to examine regulatory and best practises.
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BBC Studioworks extends Elstree Studios partnership
The collaboration between BBC Studioworks and Elstree Studios has been extended for another four years until March 2024.
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Ofcom CTO steps down
In a second-high profile executive departure, Ofcom has confirmed its chief technology officer Mansoor Hanif has stepped down from his role.
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Sports: Serving specialist audiences
Sports federations looking to balance digital and broadcast in order to retain global viewership and drive revenue have highlighted aggregation, personalisation and partnerships as key priorities.
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Nordic streamers look local to compete with SVoD giants
As the streaming wars intensify globally, Scandinavian networks are producing local series to compete, according to a new report from Ampere Analysis.
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Disney+ subscribers report accounts have been hacked
Hackers have stolen thousands of Disney+ subscribers accounts to sell on the dark web, according to reports, with users remaining without answers.
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SPI International and FilmBox expands African distribution
Content provider SPI/FilmBox has announced new content distribution deals to deliver eight of its popular channels across Africa with Azam TV, MTN Group and habeshaview.
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TikTok owner expands into music streaming
Beijing-based ByteDance and creator of social video app TikTok is set to take on Apple Music and Spotify after announcing the launch of its own streaming service.