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NewsFremantle 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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NewsChannel 4 names Lucy Thomas as Chief Financial Officer
Channel 4 has appointed Lucy Thomas as Chief Financial Officer.
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NewsChristopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer takes home seven Oscars
Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer swept the 2024 Oscars, winning seven prizes including best picture.
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NewsBBC leads nominations for 2024 RTS Programme Awards
The Royal Television Society (RTS) has unveiled the nominations for its RTS Programme Awards 2024, in partnership with Cast & Crew.
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NewsSTV boss Simon Pitts named CEO of media group Global
UK media and entertainment group Global has appointed Simon Pitts as its next CEO.
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NewsUK M&E industry welcomes Budget support for business but says that more must be done to support workers
The UK industry has welcomed measures announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt in this week’s Budget to support independent filmmakers, studios and VFX houses.
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NewsNikon acquires RED digital cinema cameras
Nikon Corporation is set to acquire digital cinema camera developer RED, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nikon.
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NewsDisney agrees $8.5bn deal to merge Indian media assets with Reliance Industries
Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries and Disney are to combine their Indian TV and streaming businesses.
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NewsChannel 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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NewsGermany’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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NewsRecord 160 countries set to cover Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
A record number of broadcasters from around the world are set to cover the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
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NewsBBC 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.
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NewsBectu calls for government intervention amid “shocking work drought” in film and TV
UK union Bectu says the country’s film and TV industry is experiencing a “shocking work drought” and that freelance workers are bearing the brunt.
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NewsWarner Bros Discovery, Paramount Global halt merger talks – report
Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has halted merger talks with Paramount Global, according to media reports.
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NewsBad Wolf strikes £4m deal with Welsh government
Cardiff-based production company Bad Wolf and the Welsh Government have agreed a funding deal that will ensure a slate of high-end TV dramas will be made in Wales over the next four years.
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NewsBBC sets out plans for incorporating GenAI
The BBC has outlined its plans for working with Generative AI (GenAI) through a series of pilots designed to explore the benefits of using the technology in three key areas.
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NewsYoung digital innovators called upon for the RTS 2024 bursary schemes
The British forum for television and media, the Royal Television Society (RTS), has launched its renowned bursary schemes for 2024, aiming to increase inclusivity and reflect diverse voices of Britain for young people wishing to pursue a career in the screen industries. The initiative aims to demonstrate to scholars that ...
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NewsPitches unveiled for Kickstart Day 2024: projects to address biggest challenges in M&E
Project pitches on the most progressive challenges in 2024 across the M&E industry have been revealed for the IBC Accelerators Kickstart Day as 12 shortlisted projects have been announced.
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NewsCinelab appoints Steve Milne as Vice-Chairman
Cinelab Film & Digital has appointed former Molinare CEO Steve Milne as Vice-Chairman.
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NewsWarner Bros Discovery posts 4% revenue fall in 2023
Full-year revenues at US studio Warner Bros Discovery declined by 4% to $41.3bn in 2023.
