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NewsLooking Glass Survey 2024 Shows ‘Very Poor’ Mental Health in Film and TV
The Film and TV Charity has released headline data that shows mental health is worsening compared to 2022 survey results. The data comes from more than 4,300 film, TV, and cinema workers responding to its 2024 Looking Glass Survey, the industry’s biggest and most robust dataset on this topic.
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Executive InterviewsRole models: responsibility for diversity goes beyond DEI departments
Miranda Wayland, CEO of Creative Diversity Network says the focus on individual DEI executives and departments misses the bigger picture. Adrian Pennington reports.
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NewsEnergy transition for London film and TV production as new report published
Film London and Creative Zero have launched a new report taking an in-depth look at decarbonising supplier transport and mobile power for London’s Film and TV industry.
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NewsFour UK shows lead Netflix’s most watched chart
The four biggest shows on Netflix in the first half of 2024 hailed from the UK, according to the streaming service’s latest biannual viewing report.
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NewsPrime Video & Amazon MGM Studios joins MPA
Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios has joined global trade association the Motion Picture Association (MPA), which represents the world’s largest film, TV and streaming companies by advocating for policies to protect creators and content.
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NewsFrench VFX house The Yard launches London studio
French visual effects house Yard has expanded to the UK and opened a new studio in London.
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NewsChannel 4, Aardman join consortium to explore AI-driven storytelling
A new consortium involving Channel 4 and Aardman Animations is exploring how AI could support under-represented content creators and established producers to enhance storytelling in film and television.
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NewsBBC iPlayer is “fastest growing VOD platform in the UK”
Viewing growth for VOD platform BBC iPlayer is up 20% so far this year, outstripping its competitors across all audiences, according to the BBC.
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NewsFilm and TV is “turning a corner” as Production Guild of Great Britain names winners
Producer David Heyman received the prize for Contribution to the Industry at the Production Guild of Great Britain 2024 Awards, held on 14 September.
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NewsShogun leads Emmy award winners
FX’s Japanese historical drama Shogun won the prestigious best drama trophy at Sunday’s Emmy Awards, with other big wins for FX’s The Bear, HBO/Max’s Hacks and Netflix’s Baby Reindeer.
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VideoInnovating the Future: How AI Startups are Changing the Landscape
Join NVIDIA and special guests as we explore the transformative role of Generative AI in the film and television industry, highlighting real-world applications that are reshaping how content is created and distributed. From revolutionizing recommendation systems to enabling new forms of creativity, Generative AI is empowering the media and entertainment ...
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VideoThe UK Television Universe in The User Centric Era: Evan Shapiro and Theresa Wise talk business!
Media Cartographer Evan Shapiro unveils a new Map of the UK TV Ecosystem charting the collision of native publishers and multinational streamers. RTS Chief Executive Theresa Wise MBE will chat with Shapiro about what the fast-shifting landscape holds for the UK Film & TV Community as well as for UK ...
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VideoNavigating the UK TV Revolution
Industry Shifts and the Creator Economy with Evan Shapiro & Theresa Wise
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VideoThe UK Television Universe in The User Centric Era: Evan Shapiro and Theresa Wise talk business!
Media Cartographer Evan Shapiro unveils a new Map of the UK TV Ecosystem charting the collision of native publishers and multinational streamers. RTS Chief Executive Theresa Wise MBE will chat with Shapiro about what the fast-shifting landscape holds for the UK Film & TV Community as well as for UK ...
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NewsBanijay Kids & Family acquires French production company Procidis
Banijay Kids & Family has acquired French production company Procidis, creator of the edutaining saga Once Upon a Time… and its umbrella brand, Hello Maestro.
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NewsLarry Ellison to become controlling Paramount shareholder
Tech billionaire Larry Ellison will become the controlling shareholder of Paramount Global when it is acquired by his son David’s Skydance Media, according to a filing with the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
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Executive InterviewsIBC Conference: How AVOD is thriving while BVOD and SVOD feel the strain
Boasting 80 million active monthly users and 2.1% of total TV time in the US, David Salmon, EVP and MD of International at AVOD Tubi explains how the company has found success through an extensive, yet diverse library. George Jarrett reports.
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NewsMarlow Film Studios to appeal council’s decision to block development
Marlow Films Studios is to launch an appeal against Buckinghamshire Council’s decision to block its planned film and TV studio development.
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NewsUkrainian journalist Mstyslav Chernov awarded IBC2024 International Honour for Excellence
IBC has awarded its most prestigious accolade – the International Honour for Excellence (IHFE) - to Ukraine’s Mstyslav Chernov for his work as a video journalist and his groundbreaking film 20 Days in Mariupol.
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NewsAccessible remote production facility opens in Cardiff ahead of 2024 Paralympics
Whisper Cymru, Channel 4, Tramshed Tech, Creative Wales and Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) have opened a fully accessible, remote production facility near Cardiff Central ahead of the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
