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NewsNational Theatre’s One Man, Two Guvnors hits 2m+ views on YouTube
The UK’s National Theatre has gained in excess of 2.57 million views globally for its first instalment of its At Home series of productions streamed online via YouTube.
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NewsUK government orders social media companies to tackle 5G fake news
Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok are among platforms being called to take action on content linking 5G to Covid-10 with scientists saying the conspiracy is “complete rubbish.”
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NewsAMC’s Acorn TV to launch in the UK
North American streaming service for British and international TV will launch in the UK on 29 April with a slate of content to rival the likes of BritBox and broadcasters on-demand services.
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NewsT-Mobile reveals exclusive Quibi distribution deal
T-Mobile and Quibi have inked an exclusive US distribution deal enabling its customers to have a year’s free access to the upcoming short form content platform.
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NewsT-Mobile & Sprint finalise merger & Sony Pictures pushes cinema releases
30 Mar - 5 Apr: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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NewsCanadian regulator waives broadcasting licence fees
The Canadian government and broadcasting regulator CRTC will not request payment for Part I licence fees by broadcasters for the 2020-21 fiscal year, in a move to provide relief to the sector.
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NewsProSiebenSat.1 CEO Conze departs in executive reshuffle
ProSiebenSat.1 CEO Max Conze has stepped down from his role as part of a management reshuffle at the German broadcaster.
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NewsSPI/Film Box pens partnership with Huawei for VOD content sharing
A new agreement between SPI/Film Box and Huawei will see FilmBox on-demand content featured on the Chinese manufacturer’s new video platform across 23 countries.
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NewsYouTube reduces all video quality to SD globally amid Covid-19 crisis
YouTube will temporarily reduce the strain on global internet networks by lowering video quality, responding to bandwidth concerns as people self-isolate and internet usage rises.
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NewsFubo TV merges with FaceBank Group
US sports streamer FuboTV has merged with FaceBank Group for an undisclosed fee.
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NewsDisney+ launches in Europe
Disney’s new SVOD platform has officially launched across Europe, offering subscribers access to thousands of hours of Disney, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic content.
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NewsITV slashes programme budget by £100m+ and relaunches mental health campaign
UK broadcaster ITV has announced its plans to cut its programming budget by at least £100 million as it aims to manage the impact of coronavirus on suspended productions.
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NewsOneWeb launches new satellites amid bankruptcy rumours
Satellite firm OneWeb launched 34 new satellites over the weekend while reports point to the firm potentially filing for bankruptcy protection.
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NewsNetflix and YouTube to reduce stream quality in Europe due to coronavirus
Netflix and YouTube have agreed to switch streaming quality in Europe down from high definition to standard definition ahead of an expected streaming boom as many countries go into coronavirus lockdown.
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NewsFox buys Tubi for $440m with Roku sale funds
Fox has agreed a $440 million deal to acquire AVOD service Tubi, partly funded by the sale of its stake in Roku.
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NewsDiscovery to launch Dplay in MENA with Starzplay
Discovery’s OTT streaming service Dplay will now be available to customers throughout the MENA region as the company has announced a new partnership with Starzplay, the Dubai-based SVOD service.
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NewsIBC365 cyber security week | RTS Programme Awards to be livestreamed
16 - 22 Mar: Your guide on what to look forward to this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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NewsPluto TV grows LATAM partnerships with 55+ deals
BBC Studios and Endemol Shine Group are among 55 media and content providers that have partnered with Pluto TV ahead of its expansion into Latin America.
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NewsNAB Show 2020 cancelled, Vivo commences 6G R&D
9-13 Mar: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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NewsViacomCBS shakes up Australia and New Zealand leadership
ViacomCBS has introduced a new management structure across its businesses in Australia and New Zealand, after boss Paul Anderson’s resignation from Network Ten.
