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NewsViacomCBS mulls plan to rebrand streaming services Paramount+
ViacomCBS is considering a plan to rebrand its streaming services as Paramount+, according to a report in today’s Financial Times.
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ITV appoints Ade Rawcliffe as group director of diversity and inclusion
ITV has promoted Ade Rawcliffe to group director of diversity and Inclusion at ITV, reporting directly to ITV group CEO Carolyn McCall.
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Fox News targets global market with streaming news service
Rupert Murdoch’s Fox News Media has announced plans to launch a live digital streaming service for international viewers.
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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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Peter Salmon and Lucinda Hicks to run Banijay UK
Banijay has unveiled a new leadership structure for its UK operation, following its recent acquisition of Endemol Shine Group.
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Live events industry organises day of action
A day of action to raise the alarm about the plight of the live events and entertainment sector has been organized across London and the UK tomorrow (11 August).
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Comcast reportedly drops plans for international news channel
Media giant Comcast is proposing to drop its plans to launch its new international news channel, NBC Sky World News, according to a report in The Financial Times.
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Lockdown leads to surge in TV viewing and streaming in UK
Changing viewing behaviour during the Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the growth of streaming services such as Netflix and Disney+, according to Ofcom’s latest annual study of the UK’s media habits, Media Nations 2020.
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Trump puts timer on TikTok takeover talks
President Donald Trump says any purchase of TikTok’s US unit by an American firm must be completed by a 15 September deadline, with the US government taking a cut from the deal.
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Tech giants report blockbuster revenues
Tech giants Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Google reported better than expected earnings for the second quarter of 2020, despite the economic upheaval caused by coronavirus.
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PSB still valued by younger audiences, says Ofcom research
There continues to be a role for public service broadcasters (PSB) in the UK, despite their day-to-day influence and relevance declining among younger audiences, according to new research published by regulator Ofcom.
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NBCUniversal and Sky’s One Platform aims to shake up TV and digital ad buying
Comcast-owned NBCUniversal and Sky want to allow advertisers to plan, transact and measure campaigns in a much more accurate way across their linear and digital services with One Platform. IBC365 finds out more about the offer.
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UK looks to kickstart production with £500m insurance fund
The UK government has unveiled a £500m fund to help domestic film and TV productions struggling to get coronavirus related insurance, in a move that looks set to jumpstart the scripted sector.
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Dutch court delays Mediaset merger decision till September
An Amsterdam court has pushed back Mediaset’s planned combination of its Spanish and Dutch units until September 1.
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BritBox to expand to 25 countries
ITV and BBC-backed streamer BritBox is to expand its global footprint to up to 25 countries worldwide.
- Industry Trends
Twitch launches standalone sports category
Amazon-owned video game streaming service Twitch is to step up its focus on sports with the launch of a standalone sports category.
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Teletubbies brought to life via AR
Classic kids TV characters from Teletubbies, In the Night Garden and Boy & Dragon are to be brought to life through augmented reality.
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ViacomCBS Networks UK announces ‘no diversity, no commission’ content policy
ViacomCBS Networks UK has announced new measures to strengthen its diversity drive in the UK, including a ‘no diversity, no commission’ content policy for its suppliers.
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The outlook for esports
Ticket sales for live events might be down, but esports sponsorship, media rights and advertising revenues have held up surprisingly well during the coronavirus pandemic, with predictions for long term growth remaining robust.
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Netflix unveils cloud-based platform for VFX suppliers
Netflix has unveiled NetFX, a cloud-based platform designed to make it easier for VFX suppliers, artists and creators around the world to collaborate on visual effects for its titles.
