All Coronavirus articles – Page 4
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Industry Trends
Covering injustice safely
Hostile police, unpredictable crowds and the looming threat of coronavirus have made coverage of the US protests challenging to capture. Ann-Marie Corvin spoke to several news organisations about their coverage strategies.
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News
PGA Tour teams with Twitter for ‘Twitter Multicast’
Twitter and the PGA Tour have announced a deal global live content partnership that is a first-of-its kind for the social media platform.
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Industry Trends
Behind the scenes: Springwatch
As the broadcast of BBC’s seasonal wildlife show Springwatch comes to an end, IBC365 looks at how the live show was produced despite Covid-19 restrictions.
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News
Weekly News Roundup: Vivendi vs Mediaset and Disney+ moves to third in UK SVOD race
8-12 June: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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Industry Trends
Roadmaps for restarting production
Recent weeks have seen a blizzard of Covid-19 shooting protocols published around the world, with each set of guidelines pored over by the industry to see when and how production might be able to restart.
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News
UK broadcasters unveil innovations for Premier League restart
UK broadcasters have unveiled new plans to boost interactivity and simulate the impact of a crowd for live coverage of Premier League games when they return later this month.
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Industry Trends
Sport’s project restart
How elite sports plan to social distance and get fans closer to the action after the coronavirus lockdown.
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Industry Trends
365 Playlist: Sport
As global sports begin tentative steps to restart following the coronavirus lockdown, IBC365 looks at some of the innovations in sports over recent years.
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Industry Trends
Driving audiences back to the big screen
In the wake of coronavirus, drive-in cinemas are undergoing a renaissance across Europe, but what are the best screen and audio options and can events organisers ever recoup the outlay on the tech investments involved?
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News
Coronavirus guidelines issued to UK post and VFX firms
UK post-production companies have been given a set of best-practice guidelines to help them return to their facilities during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Thought Leadership
The year of the OTT comes good, but still challenges ahead for SVODs
Amid the coronavirus lockdown, OTT services are experiencing boom. But even as more people switch to VOD platforms, there are challenges ahead for the industry, writes IBC365 deputy editor James Pearce.
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News
UK productions given go ahead after publication of Covid-19 guidelines
The UK government has approved the return of TV and film productions after they were halted for months due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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News
BBC, Sky, BT Sport and Amazon to show Premier League games
Premier League football is set to return next month in a boost for UK broadcasters in a plan announced yesterday.
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Industry Trends
OTT subscription management needs flexibility
OTT sector growth has resulted in a hugely successful decade for subscription management platform providers. But with competition strong and the prospect of more niche streaming services, they will need to maintain their focus on flexibility, writes David Davies.
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Industry Trends
Brands look to capitalise on esports growth
Lockdown has seen a surge in competitive video gaming, causing advertisers to take a closer look at esports as a medium.
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News
BBC launches Corona Bot to tackle Covid-19 questions
The BBC has launched a new online tool aimed at tackling questions about changes to the UK’s coronavirus restrictions.
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Industry Trends
Behind the scenes: Avatar 2 and 3
Avatar broke technical boundaries and commercial records in 2009 by bringing digital 3D into the light. Can history repeat itself with James Cameron’s four sequels currently in production?
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Industry Trends
Breaking the window
The theatrical window is under threat with streamers capitalising on cinema closure. Will it ever be replaced? Adrian Pennington investigates.
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Executive Interviews
IBC2020 cancellation: Q&A with IBC CEO Michael Crimp
Following the announcement that IBC2020 has been cancelled due to the coronavirus, IBC chief executive Michael Crimp speaks to IBC365 about the decision to cancel, and plans for going virtual.
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Industry Trends
Earnings review: Disney, ITV, WarnerMedia count cost of coronavirus
IBC365 recounts the standout company results in the media and broadcast industry.