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NewsDot Group implements DataSprint for Timeline Television
Dot Group has successfully implemented its proprietary IBM Aspera-powered solution – DataSprint - for Timeline Television. The collaboration has enhanced Timeline’s data transfer workflows and capabilities, supporting its overall business strategy and operational goals.
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NewsResearch: FAST services impact SVOD subscriptions
Two in three (66%) TV content viewers in the US are using free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) platforms in a typical month, according to Horowitz Research’s latest annual report, State of Media, Entertainment, and Tech: Viewing Behaviors 2024.
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NewsEdgar Bronfman drops Paramount bid
The merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media is set to take place after media veteran Edgar Bronfman Jr withdrew from the race for the Hollywood film and TV studio.
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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.
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NewsThe TV Foundation launches class and social mobility Impact Unit
The TV Foundation, the charitable arm of the Edinburgh TV Festival, has launched an industry initiative inspired by this year’s MacTaggart Lecture by playwright and dramatist James Graham.
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NewsAcademy investigates 11 scientific and technical areas for 2024 awards
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has launched 11 distinct scientific and technical investigations in the lead-up to its 2024 Scientific and Technical Awards.
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NewsNetflix reports 150% increase in ad sale commitments
Netflix has reported a 150% plus growth in ad sales commitments in the second year of its Upfront negotiations.
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NewsChannel 5 and My5 to relaunch as 5 in 2025
UK broadcaster Channel 5 and its free streaming service My5 are to be relaunched in 2025 under a unified parent brand of 5.
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NewsEdgar Bronfman tables rival $6bn deal for Paramount Global
A group of investors led by veteran media executive Edgar Bronfman Jr. has lodged a last minute $6bn bid for Paramount Global.
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NewsReal-World AI Applications Championed at IBC2024
IBC has announced a host of new features and sessions for this year’s leading content and technology show which dissect the world of AI, showcasing real-world advances, technology pioneers and industry leaders demonstrating a wide range of AI use cases.
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NewsIndustry titans to discuss future of UHD at IBC roundtable event
The UHD World Association (UWA) will host a UHD-focussed roundtable event for C-suite leaders in the media, tech, and broadcast sectors during IBC2024, on Sunday 15th September.
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NewsMovieLabs Announces Industry Forum for Media Creation
Organisations across the M&E industry are invited to help design and develop the future of professional media creation as part of the new Industry Forum launched today by the technology joint venture of the major Hollywood motion picture studios, MovieLabs.
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NewsFourier Audio’s transform.engine embeds iLok USB hardware to enhance security
Live sound software developer Fourier Audio has integrated iLok USB hardware from security and licensing specialist Pace Anti-Piracy into its transform.engine platform.
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NewsJudge temporarily blocks launch of sports streamer Venu
A US judge has temporarily blocked the launch of Venu Sports, the joint sports streamer backed by Warner Bros. Discovery, Disney and Fox.
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NewsUK’s SVOD subscriptions cross 20 million barrier for first time
For the first time, more than 20m UK homes now have access to subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) services, according to audience measurement organisation Barb.
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NewsDisney hires YouTube’s Adam Smith as Chief Product & Technology Officer
Adam Smith has been named Chief Product & Technology Officer at Disney Entertainment and ESPN.
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NewsEBU calls for industry collaboration on media authenticity standard C2PA
The European Broadcast Union’s (EBU) Technical Committee has released a position statement calling on the media technology industry to support content provenance and authenticity standards such as C2PA to help audiences trace the origin of content.
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NewsChanning Dungey to head Warner Bros Discovery’s TV networks
Channing Dungey, Chairman of Warner Bros. Television Group, is to take on additional responsibility for Warner Bros. Discovery’s US Networks business.
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NewsUK entertainment and media market to become largest in Europe
The UK is forecast to have the largest entertainment and media market in Europe - overtaking Germany - from next year, according to PwC’s latest Global Entertainment & Media (E&M) Outlook 2024-2028.
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NewsBBC and ITV confirm UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 deal
BBC Sport and ITV have agreed a deal for live coverage of the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 tournament.
