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NewsChannel 4 to cut back Hollyoaks episodes
UK broadcaster Channel 4 is to cut the number of weekly episodes of its long-running soap Hollyoaks from five to three from September 2024.
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NewsGermany’s Leonine Studios launches documentary division
Leading German producer and distributor Leonine Studios is expanding its production division with the launch of new label Leonine Documentaries, headed by Jochen Koestler.
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NewsRecord 160 countries set to cover Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
A record number of broadcasters from around the world are set to cover the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
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NewsBBC Studios buys ITV’s stake in BritBox International
BBC Studios is taking full ownership of streaming service BritBox International, acquiring ITV’s 50% share for £255m.
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NewsBectu calls for government intervention amid “shocking work drought” in film and TV
UK union Bectu says the country’s film and TV industry is experiencing a “shocking work drought” and that freelance workers are bearing the brunt.
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NewsWarner Bros Discovery, Paramount Global halt merger talks – report
Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has halted merger talks with Paramount Global, according to media reports.
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NewsBad Wolf strikes £4m deal with Welsh government
Cardiff-based production company Bad Wolf and the Welsh Government have agreed a funding deal that will ensure a slate of high-end TV dramas will be made in Wales over the next four years.
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NewsBBC sets out plans for incorporating GenAI
The BBC has outlined its plans for working with Generative AI (GenAI) through a series of pilots designed to explore the benefits of using the technology in three key areas.
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NewsYoung digital innovators called upon for the RTS 2024 bursary schemes
The British forum for television and media, the Royal Television Society (RTS), has launched its renowned bursary schemes for 2024, aiming to increase inclusivity and reflect diverse voices of Britain for young people wishing to pursue a career in the screen industries. The initiative aims to demonstrate to scholars that ...
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NewsPitches unveiled for Kickstart Day 2024: projects to address biggest challenges in M&E
Project pitches on the most progressive challenges in 2024 across the M&E industry have been revealed for the IBC Accelerators Kickstart Day as 12 shortlisted projects have been announced.
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NewsCinelab appoints Steve Milne as Vice-Chairman
Cinelab Film & Digital has appointed former Molinare CEO Steve Milne as Vice-Chairman.
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NewsWarner Bros Discovery posts 4% revenue fall in 2023
Full-year revenues at US studio Warner Bros Discovery declined by 4% to $41.3bn in 2023.
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NewsUS streaming revenue to overtake pay TV in 2024
Total revenues from streaming will overtake revenues from pay TV subscriptions in the US market for the first time in the third quarter of 2024, according to research from Ampere Analysis.
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NewsCanal+ increases stake in Asian streamer Viu to 30%
France’s Canal+ Group has increased its stake in Asian streaming platform Viu to 30%.
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NewsGermany’s ProSiebenSat.1 and RTL Deutschland join forces in advertising technology
Leading German media groups ProSiebenSat.1 (P7S1) and RTL Deutschland are joining forces in advertising technology (adtech).
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NewsReef founder Richard Farmbrough launches Somersault Studio with Owen Rodd
Former Reef Television CEO Richard Farmbrough has joined forces with Executive Producer Owen Rodd to create Somersault Studio, a new indie with bases in London and Cardiff.
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NewsFremantle to acquire Asacha Media Group
Fremantle has entered a conditional purchase agreement to acquire global production studio Asacha Media Group and its portfolio of labels based in France, Italy and the United Kingdom.
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NewsEMG / Gravity Media unveils executive leadership team
Broadcast technology and production specialist EMG / Gravity Media has announced its key executive leadership team positions following last month’s news of the group’s merger.
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NewsBT Tower sold to MCR Hotels
MCR Hotels has secured the purchase of BT Tower for £275m. MCR plans to transform the iconic building into a hotel.
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NewsNetflix predicted to lose Arabic streaming leadership to Shahid VIP
Netflix is predicted to lose its SVOD market leadership in Arabic countries in the next five years, according to a report by Digital TV Research.
