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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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US House passes bill that could ban or force sale of TikTok
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that could lead to social media platform TikTok being banned in the United States.
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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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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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GenAI to help streamers transform business models and minimise costs, finds report
Generative AI (GAI) is paving the way for more innovative streaming business models, according to the latest report from market research firm Parks Associates, in partnership with FPT Software.
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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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FC Barcelona to launch free streaming platform Barça One
FC Barcelona is set to launch Barça One, a free worldwide streaming platform offering content based on the top-flight Spanish football club.
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United Nations reports on threats to BBC News Persian journalists
A UN Fact-Finding Mission on Iran has reported on the threats faced by BBC News Persian journalists and their family members.
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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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Channel 4 names Lucy Thomas as Chief Financial Officer
Channel 4 has appointed Lucy Thomas as Chief Financial Officer.
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Christopher 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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BBC 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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STV 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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UK 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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Nikon 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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Disney 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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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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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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Record 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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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.