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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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NewsITV launches AI-generated ad service
ITV has launched two new TV ads which have been created using Generative AI.
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NewsChildren reduce churn for streaming services - report
Households with children are less likely to cancel streaming service subscriptions than those without them, according to new research from Ampere Analysis.
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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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NewsGlobecast Extends with Al Jazeera Media Network partnership to enhance global distribution services
Al Jazeera Media Network (AJMN) and Globecast have announced the successful launch of a comprehensive new global distribution solution of the AJMN suit of channels on multiple delivery platforms.
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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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NewsFremantle UK merges production labels Thames and Talkback
Fremantle UK is to re-merge its labels Thames and Talkback into one single entertainment company, TalkbackThames.
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NewsPluto TV adds news channels to FAST offering
Pluto TV is launching a string of FAST channels dedicated to global and local news coverage across multiple international markets.
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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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NewsIBC2024 sees growth across the board as AI takes centre stage
IBC2024 has announced that 45,085 visitors from 170 countries converged on the RAI Amsterdam on 13-16 September, bringing together the global media, entertainment and technology community to connect, showcase and discover innovations, tackle pressing industry challenges, and explore new opportunities.
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NewsDiverse hiring policies and established mentoring schemes essential for engaging future generations
IBC Talent Programme Part 1: At the wrap-up session on the final day of the conference, the IBC Talent Program highlighted the vital role diversity plays in shaping the future of the broadcasting industry.
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NewsFreely to ‘support long-term health’ of TV
The mission of Freely, the new IP-centric TV platform for national broadcasters, is to support the long-term health of TV in the UK, according to Jonathan Thompson, CEO of Everyone TV, the body tasked with implementing the project.
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NewsMstyslav Chernov warns of the impact of narrative manipulation in modern warfare
Journalist, filmmaker and war correspondent Mstyslav Chernov shared insights into his experiences covering conflicts, particularly the war in Ukraine, during an interview closing out this year’s IBC conference sessions.
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NewsIBC2024 Live Blog: All the news, launches and insight from the RAI Amsterdam
All the biggest announcements from Europe’s big broadcast, media and entertainment show (13-16 September).
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NewsEyes on Roku and Samsung as Omdia report vast growth in Connected TV and FAST
Tech market analysts Omdia reveal their latest findings that show a significant shift in the connected TV (CTV) market with hardware manufacturers increasingly capitalising on platform revenues rather than hardware sales. Companies such as Roku and Vizio are even accepting losses on hardware to focus on more lucrative revenue streams ...
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NewsPLAZAMEDIA and MR Factory form Virtual Production partnership
Leading sports TV producer in the German-speaking region PLAZAMEDIA GmbH has partnered with the renowned Madrid-based MR Factory to drive developments in virtual production. The partnership was announced at IBC2024 in Amsterdam, with the aim to open the market for virtual production in German-speaking regions and beyond.
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NewsNetflix and Airoha enter strategic partnership to support set-top box innovation
Netflix and Airoha Technology, a subsidiary of MediaTek, have announced a strategic partnership to support seamless Netflix integration for set-top boxes used by operators worldwide. This collaboration aims to accelerate time to market and foster innovation, creating new opportunities for operators to enhance their service offerings with Netflix.
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NewsDavid Grindle to step down as SMPTE executive director
David Grindle is to conclude his term as Executive Director of The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) on October 18.
