All Coronavirus articles – Page 6
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Tuning in to real home radio
Radio production is better placed than TV to broadcast from home. But the coronavirus lockdown still poses challenges for the sector, writes Kevin Hilton.
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Esports scores as live sports shrinks
As stadiums remain empty and sporting matches are postponed, esports is filling the void with fans turning from traditional sports to gaming. Alana Foster looks at the market and the movement from broadcasters and vendors.
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Oscars set to recognise streaming films due to lockdown
For the first time in history, movies that have debuted on a streaming service without a theatrical run will be eligible for the Academy Awards, as Covid-19 has restricted global premiers.
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365 playlist: Post production and VFX
Post production and VFX are constantly evolving areas of media production - with no exception during the Covid-19 pandemic. IBC365 looks at how the industry is priming new workflows and remotely post producing.
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YouTube expands US fact checking initiative
YouTube is launching fact checking panels in the US with the aim of raising authoritative sources of information across the site following similar successes in Brazil and India.
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beIN launches sports archive service
A new sports archive service has been launched by beIN that will offer a selection of classic matches, documentaries and features on-demand.
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US cinema chains to remain shut despite easing of lockdown rules
Major US cinema chains are unlikely to re-open their doors until the summer, despite several states announcing plans to relax restrictions imposed to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
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Film festivals unite virtually on YouTube
Cannes, Tribeca, Sundance and Venice Film Festivals are among those connecting in a virtual 10-day film festival to be hosted on YouTube and streaming free to cinema fans everywhere.
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Piracy surges during coronavirus lockdown
Digital content piracy has skyrocketed across the globe during the coronavirus lockdown, with a rise of 40% for film piracy, according to a new report.
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Audience interaction in the coronavirus era
The coronavirus crisis is sparking a wave of innovative ideas in the entertainment sector as shows look for ways to carry on interacting with viewers.
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Australians turn to online for news
Online sources surpass TV as favourite news source with 59% of Gen Z opting for social media options, according to the latest research from Roy Morgan.
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Magic Leap lays off staff and cuts AR investment
Augmented reality powerhouse Magic Leap says it has been forced to cut jobs across at every level of the company as part of a shifts in its core focus.
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Film and TV Charity makes “urgent appeal” to relaunch Covid-19 fund
Some 3,000 people have applied for over £5 million of Covid-19 support from the Film and TV Charity’s emergency relief fund, prompting the organisation to urgently appeal for further donations.
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Coronavirus to hit Canadian TV and film industry for $2.5bn
The coronavirus pandemic could cause a $2.5 billion hit to the Canadian media and entertainment sector, according to a report from the Canadian Media Producers Association.
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M+E invests in virtualisation and remote production during Covid-19
New programming formats and workflows, direct-to-consumer driving digital transformation, and the adoption of virtual selling models are top priorities according to the IABM’s Coronavirus Impact Report.
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365 playlist: Cyber security
Among the challenges broadcasters and platform owners face today is restreaming, credential sharing, ransomware and hacking of content and data. IBC365 rounds up insight and tips from experts on cyber security.
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NBCU’s Fandango buys Walmart’s Vudu streamer
NBCUniversal’s Fandango division has inked a pact to buy digital film and TV streaming platform Vudu from Walmart, as NBC agrees to offload its stake in Euronews.
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ITV launches new Shout Out ad platform
British broadcaster ITV has launched a new advertising proposition aimed at allowing advertisers to share information with consumers quickly and cost effectively during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Production lighting: Prioritising power efficiency, colour accuracy and versatility
From the need to complement more streamlined productions to increasing emphasis on sustainability and control integration, the expectations of TV and film production lighting are increasingly extensive, writes David Davies.
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Facebook and Google made to pay ad-revenue in Australia
Technology giants Google and Facebook will be required to pay Australian media outlets for news stories published under a new mandatory code of conduct on digital platforms.