All Content Acquisition articles – Page 7
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Executive InterviewsInterview: Nuno Fonseca, Sound Particles
Applying the techniques of 3D video animation to sound creation could take cinema audio to a new level of realism, Sound Particles’ Nuno Fonseca tells Paul Bray.
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Industry TrendsYoung Pioneer: Leader, visionary and influencer
In the second instalment of a two-part feature with the shortlisted finalists of the new IBC Young Pioneer Awards, IBC365 speaks with the seven finalists recognised as the brightest up-and-coming talent.
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Industry TrendsQ&A with IBC Social Impact Award finalists
In this first instalment of a two-part feature looking at the finalists of the new IBC Social Impact Awards, IBC365 speaks with the shortlisted companies transforming the industry.
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Industry TrendsAstonishing performances
From Gollum to King Kong, Andy Serkis is widely credited as the man who brought performance capture into the mainstream. Ahead of IBC2019, the actor/director sat down with James Pearce to discuss the growth of this technology and his long association with it.
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Thought LeadershipTuning into talent
The UK TV industry is diversifying both culturally and geographically and the Royal Television Society (RTS) is at the heart of championing this change, says Theresa Wise.
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NewsUK BAME workforce exceeds average for VFX, post and animation sectors
UK Screen Alliance, Access VFX and Animation UK have released a report on the progress and challenges for diversity and inclusion across the VFX, post-production and animation industries.
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NewsRTS unveils full line-up for Cambridge Convention
The Royal Television Society has revealed the full speaker line-up for its upcoming 2019 Cambridge Convention, with new speakers announced including ITV chair Sir Peter Bazalgette; Ofcom director of content media policy Vikki Cook and journalist Piers Morgan.
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Industry TrendsEsports eclipses expectations
Esports offers opportunities for broadcasters. With its growing fan base and complex rights management changing the landscape, IBC365 examines the lessons in production from the cutting edge of gaming.
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NewsProSiebenSat.1 looks to offload Red Arrow Studios
German media giant ProSiebenSat.1 is undergoing a strategic review with reports pointing to a sale or industry partnership for its international production business Red Arrow.
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Industry TrendsLenses and the quest for character in changing times for film
Growing demand for large format lenses that enable rich video depiction using a shallow depth of field is among the trends affecting a highly competitive sector of equipment manufacturing, writes David Davies.
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NewsWalt Disney sells Yes Network in $3.47bn deal
Amazon, Sinclair Broadcast Group and the New York Yankees are among the companies to make up the investor group which has bought Disney’s Yes Network.
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Industry TrendsEdinburgh TV Festival roundup
Linear channels use Edinburgh TV Festival to spell out ways they are tackling competition from streaming platforms.
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NewsSinclair closes deal with Disney on 21 sports networks
Sinclair Broadcast group has completed the acquisition of the equity interest in 21 Regional Sports Networks and Fox College Sports from The Walt Disney Company.
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Executive InterviewsA question of scale
Since taking over as CEO of All3Media in 2015, Jane Turton has expanded the superindie through acquisitions and organic growth, with a strong focus on scripted and ‘quality programmes and people’. That’s because ‘scale matters’ in today’s complex TV landscape, she tells Insight.
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NewsHollywood tech chiefs call for collaboration and innovation
“Inherent inefficiencies” in production workflows “threaten to limit our future ability to innovate,” MovieLabs boss warns.
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NewsInsight: Your guide to IBC2019
IBC preview magazine Insight contains interviews with keynote speakers, an overview of some of the technology trends that will dominate IBC2019 as well as guides to the show’s exciting and innovative features, from the Future Zone to the Esports Showcase.
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Executive InterviewsInterview: Colin Jackson, BBC
IBC2019’s Big Screen programme includes the Planet Innovation: A BBC Studios Natural History Showcase. BBC Natural History Unit’s Colin Jackson explains all about the genre.
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NewsFox appoints Carney as COO and sets out new creative approach
Former Sony Pictures executive Amy Carney has been appointed chief operating officer at Fox Entertainment.
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NewsSky Studios invest in first indie prodco
Sky Studios announced today its acquisition of a 24.9% stake in True to Nature, one of the UK’s fastest growing producers of high-end natural history programmes.
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NewsDisney drops Fox assets in new streaming bundle
The Walt Disney Company will offer a bundle package of three streaming services including Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ for $12.99, the company confirmed yesterday.
