Create & Produce
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NewsSee-Saw Films Launches Drama Label with Heartstopper Exec Producer
See-Saw Films has launched new high-end scripted production label fanboy run by Heartstopper EP Patrick Walters.
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NewsTechnicolor Creative Studios Names Bill Polson as CTO
Technicolor Creative Studios has appointed Bill Polson as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
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NewsBBC, Sky Lead Winners at RTS Craft & Design Awards
The BBC had a strong night at the Royal Television Society (RTS)’s Craft & Design Awards 2023, sponsored by Apple TV+ held on Monday 4 December.
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NewsSony Pictures Entertainment Strikes Development Deal with The Guardian
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) and news media organisation Guardian Media Group have announced a strategic creative collaboration which will see SPE gain exclusive first rights to the Guardian’s journalism for audio-visual adaptation.
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NewsBanijay Launches Sports Division
Superindie group Banijay has confirmed plans to push into the world of sport under new division Banijay Sports.
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NewsUrgent Appeal: Mental Health Behind the Scenes
Mental health and wellbeing for behind-the-scenes workers is at an all-time low as The Film and TV Charity appeals for urgent donations, reporting that the industry is facing ‘one of the most sustained periods of financial uncertainty in its 100-year history.’
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NewsRise Unveils Cohort for Second Mentoring Scheme of 2023
Rise, the advocacy group for gender diversity in the broadcast media technology sector, has announced the pairings for its sixth annual mentoring scheme in the UK.
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NewsUK’s VFX Industry in Line for Additional Tax Relief
The UK Screen Alliance has welcomed plans announced by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to offer additional tax relief for expenditure on visual effects.
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NewsWarner Bros. Studios Leavesden Launches CrewHQ Training Centre
Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden (WBSL) has opened the doors to CrewHQ, a dedicated on-site training centre.
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NewsScreen Sectors’ Skills Task Force Unveils UK Recommendations
The Screen Sectors’ Skills Task Force has published a raft of recommendations to develop industry skills in the UK.
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NewsMattel Hires Michelle Mendelovitz as Head of Television Studios
Toy giant Mattel has appointed Michelle Mendelovitz as Head of Mattel Television Studios.
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NewsUK’s Shinfield Studios Nears Completion
Shinfield Studios, the largest new film and television studio development in the UK, is nearing completion of its final phase of construction.
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NewsLeon Wilson appointed CEO of Banijay labels Shine and Zeppotron
Leon Wilson, the former Talkback and Thames Managing Director and co-founder of Great Scott Media, has been appointed as CEO of Banijay UK labels Shine and Zeppotron.
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NewsKate Oates Named Head of Drama Productions at BBC Studios
BBC Studios Productions has appointed Kate Oates as Head of Drama Productions.
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NewsITV Creative hires Mother’s Tatiana Jezierski as Head of Creative Strategy
Tatiana Jezierski, formerly Strategy Director of ad agency Mother, is to join ITV Creative later this month as Head of Creative Strategy.
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NewsAndrew Morrissey, Michael Parke Launch BBC Studios Label River Pictures
BBC Studios has announced the creation of a new scripted production label called River Pictures.
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NewsUS Actors’ Union Reaches ‘Tentative Deal’ with Hollywood Studios
US actors’ union SAG-AFTRA has struck a “tentative deal” with Hollywood studios to end their long-running strike.
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NewsRise Awards: Shining the Spotlight on Gender Diversity in Media
Outstanding and inspirational women in media and technology roles were celebrated this week at the London award show hosted by Rise, the not-for-profit advocacy group for gender diversity in the media technology sector. The awards recognise notable achievements from female talent across the M&E industry, including a Special Recognition Award, ...
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NewsITV Academy Launches Sport Traineeship in Memory of Former Technical Director Roger Pearce
The ITV Academy, in partnership with Creative Access, has launched a new traineeship in memory of ITV Sport Technical Director, Roger Pearce, who died last year.
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NewsIan Moffitt to join IMG as SVP of Business Development for studios
Sports production, events and representation company IMG has appointed Ian Moffitt as Senior Vice President of Business Development for its studios business.
