All articles by Tim Dams – Page 2
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NewsWarner Bros. Discovery unveils 10-year DC superhero plan
Warner Bros. Discovery is planning a restructure so it can focus on DC superhero films in a bid to emulate the success of Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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NewsEmily Maitlis to deliver Edinburgh TV Festival’s MacTaggart lecture
Journalist, author and podcaster Emily Maitlis is to deliver the flagship address of the 2022 Edinburgh TV Festival, the James MacTaggart Memorial Lecture.
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NewsZinc Media acquires The Edge Picture Company
Leading factual producer Zinc Media Group has raised £5m and has acquired branded content specialist The Edge Picture Company.
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NewsBBC Studioworks extends lease and makes ‘significant investment’ at Elstree Studios
BBC Studioworks is building on its partnership with Elstree Studios with “significant investment” being made across the facility.
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NewsWhisper to produce Paris 2024 Paralympic Games for Channel 4
Channel 4 has selected indie producer Whisper to produce its coverage of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
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NewsWales set for £1.6m film and TV studio
A new film and television studio is being planned for Anglesey in Wales to capitalise on the growing number of productions filming across the north of Wales.
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NewsWomen’s Euros finals generate record audiences
The final of the Women’s Euros 2022 was the most watched women’s football game on UK television of all time.
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NewsParamount appoints Pamela Kaufman to run international business
Paramount Global has promoted Pamela Kaufman to the newly created role of president & CEO of international markets following the departure of Raffaele Annecchino last month.
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NewsBectu members vote to reject TV drama proposals by Pact
The members of UK media and entertainment union Bectu have voted to “overwhelmingly” reject proposals for a TV drama agreement offered by producers organisation Pact.
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NewsNetflix loses nearly one million subscribers in second quarter
Netflix lost almost a million subscribers in its second financial quarter this year as the cost of living crisis takes its toll on household budgets.
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NewsBBC confirmed as 2023 Eurovision host broadcaster
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and the BBC have confirmed that the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest will be hosted in the United Kingdom.
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NewsPinewood seeks permission for revised expansion plan
Pinewood Studios has submitted a planning application for an expanded Screen Hub scheme of 1.4 million square feet.
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NewsTerritory Studio acquires Cantina Creative
Creative specialist Territory Studio has acquired design and VFX studio Cantina Creative, and has created the newly formed Territory Group.
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NewsBAFTA announces appointment of Jane Millichip as new CEO
BAFTA has appointed former Sky Studios Chief Content Officer Jane Millichip as its next Chief Executive.
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NewsBBC names ex-Netflix exec Lindsay Salt as director of drama
Lindsay Salt has been appointed as the new director of BBC drama.
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NewsApple TV+ and Paramount+ favoured by streaming switchers in the US
Apple TV+ and Paramount+ are the most popular services for US subscription video on demand (SVOD) switchers, according to research by Ampere Analysis.
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NewsTwo winners share RTS Young Technologist of the Year Award 2022
The Royal Television Society (RTS) has named Jahreal Wright and Jonathan Chappell-Seetayah as joint winners of the RTS Young Technologist of the Year Award.
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NewsChannel 4 revenues top £1 billion for first time
Channel 4’s revenues have exceeded £1 billion for the first time, growing by 25% year-on-year to £1.2 billion, according to figures in its 2021 annual report.
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NewsDisguise acquires immersive entertainment firm Meptick
Extended reality (xR) technology firm disguise has acquired Atlanta-based immersive entertainment specialist Meptick.
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