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BBC 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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Bectu 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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Warner 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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Bad 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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Executive Interviews
Q&A: What are the motivations behind AXA IM’s purchase of Elstree studios
AXA IM Alts recently announced it would be making its first investment in the UK’s TV and film studio market with the acquisition of the BBC Elstree Centre in North West London. IBC365 caught up with Stuart Carr-Jones, Head of Transactions for UK at AXA IM Alts, to find out ...
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BBC 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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Young 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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Pitches 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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Industry Trends
MWC 2024: 5G still awaits killer app as mobile industry looks to AI
AI was the buzz at Mobile World Congress 2024, but making a return on their 5G investment was at the forefront of operators’ minds. Adrian Pennington reports.
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Cinelab appoints Steve Milne as Vice-Chairman
Cinelab Film & Digital has appointed former Molinare CEO Steve Milne as Vice-Chairman.
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Canal+ 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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Germany’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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Reef 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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Fremantle 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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Industry Trends
IBC365 Editorial calendar 2024
Throughout 2024, IBC will continue to provide the content and technology industry with insight into the important trends, issues and technology developments.
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Industry Trends
Focus on young talent and greener futures at BSC Expo
The British Society of Cinematographers (BSC) held its annual London expo over the weekend with panel discussions spotlighting sustainability and inclusivity, and exhibitors showcasing the newest technology in cinematography, lighting and grip equipment for film and TV production.
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Cinesite launches visualisation division
Cinesite has launched a new visualisation division which will expand its previs, virtual production, techvis and postvis services, and will align with its concept and pipeline departments.
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Industry Trends
UK’s indie producers need to embrace private equity or risk being left behind
According to recent stats from the British Film Institute (BFI), spending on film and high-end television production in the UK reached £4.2bn in 2023. While this is great news at face value, Sarudzayi Marufu, founder and executive producer of Euras Films, argues that domestic film and TV producers are being ...