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NewsFacebook to create 10,000 metaverse jobs in the EU
Facebook is planning to create 10,000 jobs in the European Union over the next five years to help build the metaverse, which it describes as a set of virtual spaces where people can interact with others who aren’t in the same physical space as them.
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Hollywood crew strike averted
A Hollywood production shutdown has been averted after US studios and streamers struck an 11th hour deal with the union representing film and TV crews.
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Talpa Network hires ITV’s Meijs as CEO
John de Mol’s Talpa Network has appointed Maarten Meijs as chief executive.
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Tom Fussell named CEO of BBC Studios
The BBC has appointed Tom Fussell as CEO of BBC Studios, its commercial production and distribution arm.
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IMG hires ex-Sky Sports boss Barney Francis
IMG has hired former Sky Sports managing director Barney Francis as executive vice president, head of global production to lead IMG’s production business.
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Framestore names Stein as chief tech officer
Framestore has appointed Disney exec Michael Stein as chief technology officer.
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Sky launches all-in-one smart TV
Sky is launching a new smart television which it says will dramatically simplify the way customers watch TV by integrating hardware, software and content.
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NFTS to offer first virtual production course
The National Film and Television School (NFTS) is to launch a part-time certificate course to service what it says is an unprecedented demand for virtual production skills within the screen sector.
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Sony closes in on drama indie Bad Wolf
Sony Pictures Television (SPT) is reportedly on the verge of acquiring His Dark Materials and A Discovery of Witches producers Bad Wolf.
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Hollywood on course for crew production strike
Hollywood looks on course for a major strike by production crews after a union representing film and TV workers voted to strike by a near unanimous margin.
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HBO Max confirms European roll out plan
WarnerMedia’s HBO Max is to launch in 27 territories during the initial phase of its European roll out, debuting first in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Spain, and Andorra on 26th October.
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James Bond boosts UK cinemas with bumper opening weekend
In a major boost for the beleaguered cinema sector, No Time to Die has notched up the highest opening weekend UK takings of any 007 movie.
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BAFTA to honour production teams
Line producers, production managers and heads of production can now formally have their work recognised as part of the named nominees, alongside other members of the production team deemed to have had most creative input.
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Jon Roberts appointed ITN director of technology
ITN has appointed Jon Roberts as director of technology, production and innovation.
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BT Sport picks AriSports as winner of Innovate21 competition
Digital prediction platform AriSports has named the winner of Innovate 21, BT Sport’s search for new sports broadcast experiences from entrepreneurs, creatives and start-ups.
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disguise acquires Mapping Matter and Previs
Live visual effects firm disguise has acquired Mapping Matter and Previs.
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Hollywood agency CAA to acquire rival ICM
Leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is to acquire rival talent group ICM Partners (ICM), combining two of Hollywood and the global sports industry’s most powerful agencies.
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US real estate firm TPG to acquire Germany’s Studio Babelsberg
TPG Real Estate Partners (TREP) is to take a majority stake in Germany’s Studio Babelsberg, one of Europe’s largest film studio complexes.
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Sky and Spurs host world’s first net zero elite football match
Sky and Tottenham Hotspur hosted the world’s first net zero carbon football game at an elite level when Spurs faced Chelsea on September 19.
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Netflix grows UK operation with Longcross Studios deal
Netflix is expanding its studio presence in the UK with a deal to lease Longcross Studios.
