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NewsEsports World Cup unveils Mobile Legends: Bang Bang as first partner title
The Esports World Cup Foundation, the Saudi Arabian nonprofit hosting the inaugural Esports World Cup this summer, has unveiled Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) as the first confirmed title.
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NewsIBC Accelerators 2024: Twelve Projects to Tackle Industry Challenges at Kickstart Day
The 2024 tranche of broadcast technology specialists whose proposals were successfully shortlisted to this year’s IBC Accelerator Media Innovation Programme will be pitching their ideas to a live, in-person audience and a panel of judges on 6 March.
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NewsForest Road takes majority stake in media investment bank ACF
Merchant bank Forest Road is to take a majority stake in media investment bank ACF.
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NewsNetflix revenue climbs more than 12% in Q4 following password-sharing crackdown
Netflix has recorded another strong quarter after revenue increased 12.5% year-on-year (YoY) for Q4 2023, reaching US$8.8bn. This is predicted to continue in Q1 2024 with more than 13% YoY growth.
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NewsPeak TV has come to abrupt end says Ampere Analysis report
The number of scripted US series releases fell to 481 in 2023 as a result of strike action and a downturn in the original content boom, according to new figures from Ampere Analysis.
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NewsChannel 4 extends Formula 1 production deal with Whisper
Sports production company Whisper is to continue producing Channel 4’s Formula 1 coverage until 2026.
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NewsAmazon MGM Studios to lease Pinewood Toronto stages
Pinewood, Amazon MGM Studios has agreed a contract with Pinewood Toronto Studios for exclusive use of new production facilities at the studios.
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NewsSky UK and Ireland CEO Stephen van Rooyen to step down
Stephen van Rooyen, Sky UK and Ireland CEO and Group CCO, is to step down at the end of February.
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NewsBBC announces Small Indie Fund recipients
The BBC has announced the 57 UK companies that will be supported through its Small Indie Fund for 2024.
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NewsImmersive content for Apple Vision Pro headset unveiled
Apple has announced some of the original immersive content that will be available on its Apple Vision Pro headset when it launches on February 2.
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NewsOppenheimer, Poor Things lead BAFTA nominations
Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer has emerged as the front runner for this year’s BAFTA Film Awards with 13 nominations.
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NewsAmazon acquires minority stake in Diamond Sports as part of rescue deal
US regional media and entertainment company Diamond Sports Group, operator of Bally Sports, has entered into a restructuring agreement that will see it emerge from bankruptcy.
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NewsMr Bates vs. the Post Office becomes ITV’s biggest new drama in a decade
Mr Bates vs. the Post Office has become ITV’s biggest new drama in over a decade, even beating the launch of Downton Abbey in 2010, according to figures supplied by ITV.
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NewsAXA IM purchases BBC Elstree Centre
AXA IM has exchanged contracts for the acquisition of the BBC Elstree Centre in North West London, with the acquisition due to complete in early 2025.
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NewsWarner Bros. Discovery extends partnership with Formula E
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) and the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship have today announced an extended partnership that will cover every race of the electric racing series across 50 markets in Europe.
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NewsAtomos co-founder Jeromy Young returns as CEO
Jeromy Young, the co-founder of Atomos, has returned to the video technology firm as managing director and CEO.
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NewsCanal+ wins approval for acquisition of Orange’s pay-TV platform OCS
France’s Canal+ Group has been cleared by the French Competition Authority to finalise its acquisition of telco Orange’s rival pay TV platform OCS and production division Orange Studio.
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NewsBAFTA unveils EE Rising Star nominees
BAFTA has unveiled the five nominees for its annual EE Rising Star Award: Phoebe Dynevor, Ayo Edebiri, Jacob Elordi, Mia McKenna-Bruce and Sophie Wilde.
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NewsJay Hunt appointed as Chair of the BFI
Jay Hunt has been appointed as the Chair of the British Film Institute (BFI).
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NewsAmazon to cut hundreds of jobs at Prime Video and MGM Studios
Amazon is planning to cut several hundred jobs across its Prime Video and MGM Studios divisions.
