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Pixar remastering 16 titles for Disney + and UHD
IBC2019: Pixar Animation Studio has outlined how it has revisited and remastered 16 of its titles using new technologies such as UHD and Dolby Atmos.
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Innovations like Filmmaker Mode vital to deliver benefits of 4K and beyond
IBC2019: Mike Zink says innovations such as the UHD Alliance’s latest Filmmaker Mode are vital to delivering the benefits of UHD, 4K and other higher resolution formats to consumers.
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“Urgent need” for digital cinema standards
IBC2019: There’s an “urgent need for standards in a number of areas” of digital cinema, the IBC2019 audience heard during a Big Screen panel.
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YouTube “essential” for pay-TV operators says head of EMEA
IBC2019: Opening the IBC2019 conference, YouTube’s head of content EMEA Cécile Frot-Coutaz urged media companies to harness the Google-owned platform to reach new audiences and engage with communities.
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Analysis: Apple to put services at its core
Apple unveils TV+ streaming service with aggressive pricing TV+ will costs $4.99pm and will be free for new iPhone buyers Apple also launched an array of new devices including new iPhones
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FTC to order YouTube to pay up to $200M for privacy violation
Google will be forced to spend up to $200 million to settle the Federal Trade Commission’s investigation into YouTube’s alleged violation of children’s privacy law.
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Hollywood studios launch “Filmmaker Mode” for consumer TVs
Christopher Nolan and Martin Scorsese are among directors that have collaborated with the UHD Alliance to introduce a new UHD TV setting to extend the cinematic experience.
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BBC unveils “Beeb” voice assistant
The BBC is set to launch a new voice assistant service that will rival Amazon’s Alexa.
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Kwesé TV gets green light from South African regulator
A commercial free-to-air TV licence has been awarded to Kwesé TV by South Africa’s media regulator ICASA.
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Vice, Facebook, Sony, BritBox, Netflix and MovieLabs to join IBC2019
IBC has announced new industry leaders will join the speaker line-up to explore opportunities and challenges around a consumer-first era in media.
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TRAI eyes regulation for Indian broadcast tariffs
Indian subscription TV channels face review from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of Indian after viewers complained about higher bills and reduced content selection.
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Esports redefined with Weavr innovation project
The UK government-backed esports innovation project Weavr has unveiled the success of its first working prototype which is set to enhance esports and sports viewing experiences.
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SMPTE reveals lineup for SMPTE2019 conference
SMPTE has unveiled the full event lineup for its annual technical conference and exhibition, with cinematographer Todd Douglas Miller and astronaut Terry Virts amongst the featured speakers.
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Reliance Jio unveils 4K and fibre plans
Reliance Jio has confirmed the launch date for its fibre broadband offering along with a 4K set-top box and a cloud services partnership with Microsoft.
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India’s Dish partners Shemaroo for Punjabi TV service
Dish TV India has partnered with Shemaroo Entertainment to launch an ad-free service aimed at airing Punjabi movies and shows across its channels.
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UK to crack down on tech firms video regulation
Broadcasting watchdog Ofcom is set to be granted new regulatory powers to ensure Facebook, YouTube and Instagram will comply with “minimum standards” for video sharing and live streaming.
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Canada invests $14.6M in OTT French language service
TV5Monde Plus has been developed to boost the digital and international visibility of French-language content with the Government of Canada investing $14.6 million.
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Ad buffering branded “engagement killer”
Connected TV viewing has resulted in a 130% year-on-year rise in streaming content, however ad buffering is causing a “crisis” in viewer engagement, according to a new report.
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Ofcom: Broadcast still leads UK TV market, but streaming is catching up
Half of UK homes are signed up to TV streaming services, but linear broadcasting still leads the market in terms of viewership, according to Ofcom.
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Google pledges carbon neutral sustainability on consumer devices
By 2020, Google has committed to carbon-neutral shipping and recycled plastic for all devices including Pixel phones, Google Home Minis and Chromecast.