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NewsITV launches eBay marketplace for unwanted props and costumes
ITV has partnered with eBay and PropUp Project, a not-for-profit organisation which specialises in rehoming and reselling props and other items from the film and television industry, to launch ITV ReLoved, an official eBay marketplace.
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NewsCNN announces digital overhaul and job cuts
CNN has announced an overhaul of the news network, including plans to build a billion-dollar digital business, experiment with artificial intelligence (AI), and overhaul key newsroom structures.
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NewsLisa Nandy appointed Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
Lisa Nandy has been appointed as the UK’s Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport.
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NewsJonathan Munro appointed BBC News Global Director
Jonathan Munro has been appointed as BBC News Global Director, overseeing the BBC’s international news services.
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NewsITVX reports record streaming figures for June
ITV’s streaming service ITVX has reported its best month on record in June, helped by Euros 2024 coverage, the latest series of Love Island and a selection of new dramas.
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NewsParamount Global to merge with Skydance Media
US studio Paramount Global is to merge with independent film studio Skydance Media.
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NewsDelphine Ernotte Cunci re-elected as EBU President
Delphine Ernotte Cunci, CEO, France Télévisions, has been re-elected as the President of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). Swedish Radio (SR) Director General Cilla Benkö has been re-elected as the Vice-President.
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NewsGlobal Arabic Bouquet extends distribution deal with Globecast
Global Arabic Bouquet Television (GAB), which serves Arab expatriates and Arab-speaking people globally, has extended its 20-year partnership with Globecast, Arabsat and Arab States Broadcasting Union.
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NewsSkydance renews Paramount acquisition talks
Skydance Media has renewed talks to acquire Paramount just a few weeks after a potential deal collapsed at the last minute.
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NewsDNEG Group secures $200m investment from United Al Saqer Group
London-based VFX, animation and tech company DNEG Group has secured $200m in investment from the United Arab Emirates-based United Al Saqer Group (UASG).
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NewsFox launches Tubi in the UK
Fox Corporation’s free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) service Tubi has launched in the UK.
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NewsFIFA looking to raise up to $2bn to grow streaming service
Football’s world governing body FIFA is looking to raise up to $2bn to expand its streaming service, according to a Bloomberg News report.
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NewsSteve Carson to stand down as BBC Scotland Director
BBC Scotland Director Steve Carson will stand down after seven years in Scotland and 11 years with the broadcaster.
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NewsSony Pictures Television acquires majority stake in Eleventh Hour Films
Sony Pictures Television (SPT) has increased its initial 2018 investment to take a majority stake in drama producer Eleventh Hour Films (EHF).
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NewsNetflix and Amazon dominate commissions of streaming originals
Netflix and Amazon accounted for more than half (53%) of all SVOD commissions globally in the first quarter of 2024, according to a new report by Ampere Analysis.
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NewsBBC Ventures invests in immersive live events firm Condense
The BBC’s investment arm BBC Ventures has invested £500,000 in Bristol-based immersive live events specialist Condense.
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NewsITV appoints Chief Data and AI Officer
UK broadcaster ITV has appointed Stefan Hoejmose as its new Group Chief Data and AI Officer, starting on 8 July.
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NewsAccess Industry launches screen lighting apprenticeship
UK apprenticeship training provider Access Industry has launched a new Screen Lighting Technician programme.
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NewsHollywood crews agree tentative deal with US studios
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), the union representing Hollywood film and television crew, has agreed a tentative three-year deal with major studios that includes pay increases and protections against the use of AI.
