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NewsDisney to invest $5bn in European film and TV production
Disney is planning to spend at least $5bn on producing films and TV shows in the UK and continental Europe over the next five years.
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NewsWarner Bros Discovery writes down value of TV networks by $9.1bn
Warner Bros Discovery has written down the value of its traditional TV networks by $9.1bn, acknowledging that streaming has eroded the value of its channels such as CNN, HGTV and the Food Network.
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NewsSky Sports+ launches ahead of EFL opening weekend
Sky has launched its new Sky Sports+ dedicated channel and numerous live streams.
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NewsDisney reports that combined streaming platforms move into profit for first time
Disney’s streaming business has turned a profit for the first time, according to its quarterly report.
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NewsOlympics President: Paris 2024 on track to reach ‘more than half the world’s population’
More than half of the world’s population will have watched the Paris 2024 Olympic Games by its conclusion on August 11, according to IOC President Thomas Bach.
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NewsSuzy Lamb to head BBC Studios new UK Entertainment Unit
BBC Studios has appointed Suzy Lamb as Managing Director of its newly created UK Entertainment Unit.
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NewsFrance’s Ligue 1 confirms rights deal with DAZN and beIN Sports
The French Football League (LFP) has confirmed that DAZN and beIN Sports have secured the broadcasting rights to the country’s top football division Ligue 1.
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NewsCreative Diversity Network appoints new Chief Executive
Miranda Wayland has been appointed as Chief Executive of the Creative Diversity Network (CDN), the cross-industry body leading the work to increase representation in UK television.
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NewsBBC R&D reorganises into six teams
BBC Research and Development (R&D) is to be restructured as part of moves to help the corporation cut costs.
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NewsApple TV+ reportedly exploring ad tier launch
Apple is reportedly exploring the launch of an ad tier for its streaming service Apple TV+, according to reports.
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NewsGen Z swerves traditional broadcast TV, finds Ofcom
For the first time, less than half of 16-24-year-olds are now watching broadcast TV in an average week, according to Ofcom’s annual study into the UK’s media habits.
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NewsTechnical skills and deep-rooted ambition praised at the RTS young technologist of the year awards
The Royal Television Society (RTS) presented their annual Young Technologist of the Year Award to Benjamin Sheppard, Design Engineer at BBC for his “profound impact” on one of the country’s leading broadcasters, with the RTS Excellence in Technology 2024 going to YouView TV’s Connor Webster.
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NewsBasilic Fly Studios takes stake in VFX house One of Us
Chennai-based Basilic Fly Studio (BFS) has taken a 70% stake in London and Paris-based VFX house One of Us.
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NewsOpening ceremony scores big TV audiences for Paris Olympics
The opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Games has delivered strong audiences in the US, France and the UK.
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NewsHalf of UK screen industry workers remain out of work, says Bectu
More than half (52%) of the UK’s film and TV workforce are still out of work, a year since the actors’ strike in the US and the subsequent halt in UK film and TV production, according to the Bectu trade union.
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NewsDigital Catapult backs nine AI creative industry start-ups
UK innovation agency Digital Catapult has selected nine British startups to receive £50,000 in funding to develop AI prototypes for the creative industries.
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NewsAmazon MGM Studios agrees deal with Scott Stuber to revive United Artists
Amazon MGM Studios has announced a deal with former Netflix head of film Scott Stuber to relaunch the historic United Artists label.
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NewsIBC2024 Innovation Awards Finalists Spotlight Dynamic Media Technology Initiatives from across the World
IBC has announced the finalists for this year’s IBC Innovation Awards, to honour collaborative initiatives leading to ground-breaking solutions that address real-world M&E and tech industry challenges, and celebrate social purpose and environment and sustainability initiatives.
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NewsPrime Video rolls out improved user interface
Prime Video has started rolling out changes to its user interface (UI) in a move it says will bring clarity and simplicity back to streaming.
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NewsITV Studios acquires Hartswood Films
ITV Studios has acquired a majority stake in Hartswood Films, the production company behind scripted series such as Douglas Is Cancelled, The Devil’s Hour and the Emmy award-winning Sherlock.
