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NewsIBC honours global news organisations with highest award
IBC has paid tribute to news organisations across the globe for their coverage of the coronavirus pandemic by honouring them with the International Honour for Excellence Award.
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News
News roundup: Netflix chief given SMPTE honour & Oracle eyes TikTok takeover
17-21 August: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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Industry Trends
Are green shoots for cinemas in sight?
With most US cinemas still closed, major releases on hold and others going straight to digital, it’s a bleak time for cinema exhibitors. When is there likely to be any respite for them from the impact of Covid-19?
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Thought Leadership
Safe, creative and ready to get back to work
As productions restart across the globe, HPA chair Leon Silverman explains the work of the HPA Industry Recovery Task Force which aims to keep the post community informed about the latest safety guidance and best practice.
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News
News Roundup: ITV profits nosedive and Mulan ditches cinemas for Disney+
ITV earnings fall by half as ad business flatlines UK broadcaster ITV has reported a 50% decline in adjusted earnings (EBITDA) to £165 million for the firts half of 2020, while revenues shrank 17% to £1.21bn. The drop was driven by a signifcant fall in demand for advertising ...
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Industry Trends
Behind the Scenes: Raised by Wolves
HBO Max launched earlier this year, and one of the first big exclusives coming to the WarnerMedia OTT is Ridley Scott’s new sci-fi show Raised by Wolves. DP Ross Emery speaks to Adrian Pennington about the show’s high-concept visuals and working with Alien and Blade Runner director ...
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News
NBC Universal launches streaming service Peacock
NBC Universal’s streaming service Peacock officially launched in the US market yesterday, seeking to differentiate itself in a crowded market with ad supported and ad-free versions.
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Industry Trends
F1 promotes remote production to front of the grid
F1 returned last weekend, but the Covid-19 has forced motorsport to focus on remote production. Adrian Pennington investigates.
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Industry Trends
Behind the scenes: Mulan
Cinematographer Mandy Walker frames for the epic and the intimate in Disney’s touchpaper test for theatrical return.
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News
UK government unveils support for UK arts and media sectors
The UK government has announced two significant new measures to support the production and arts sectors.
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News
Sony acquires Sex Education producer Eleven
Sony Pictures Television has confirmed its acquisition of London-based Eleven, the producers of Netflix hit series Sex Education.
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Industry Trends
LEDs are bringing the digital backlot alive
LED screens, more commonly found as backdrop to live music acts or as digital signage at sports venues, are now the hottest property in visual effects production.
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News
BBC celebrates 60 years of Television Centre
The BBC is today celebrating the 60th anniversary of Television Centre, the iconic London studios and offices affectionately nicknamed the “Hollywood of Television”.
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News
Disney+ to become the exclusive home of Disney Channels in the UK
The Walt Disney Company is closing its kids channels in the UK after negotiations over carriage agreements with pay-TV platforms Sky and Virgin Media ended without a deal.
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Industry Trends
Behind the Scenes: The Glastonbury Experience
With Glastonbury cancelled, the BBC has delved into the archives to bring highlights from past festivals to the small screen. BBC Studios executive producer Alison Howe tells IBC365 about the challenges of producing the five-day Glastonbury Experience during lockdown.
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News
SMPTE transforms annual event into immersive, interactive remote experience
SMPTE has unveiled plans to hold its 2020 technical conference and exhibition as an interactive and immersive remote experience.
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News
BBC to spend £100m on diverse productions and talent
The BBC has pledged to spend £100 million from its existing commissioning budget on ‘diverse and inclusive content’ over three years, starting in 2021.
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News
Sky reveals all 2019 UK Originals commissions were carbon neutral
Sky has revealed that all 41 of its UK-commissioned Originals in 2019 received CarbonNeutral certification, with the broadcaster becoming the first member of Bafta’s Albert Consortium to achieve the status.
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News
Oscars and Baftas 2021 delayed due to coronavirus
Two of the industry’s biggest awards ceremonies have been rescheduled due to the ongoing impact of coronavirus.
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Industry Trends
How studios are preparing for production to restart
Although many studios have remained open during the Coronavirus pandemic, production levels have been severely curtailed. Now, with stringent safety protocols in place, they are gearing up for the return of many more shows in coming months.
