All articles by Tim Dams – Page 8
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NewsPinewood expansion wins planning greenlight
Plans to expand Pinewood Studios have been agreed by local councillors.
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NewsStudio Babelsberg acquired by TPG Real Estate
TPG Real Estate Partners (TREP) has completed its acquisition of Germany’s Studio Babelsberg, which has recently hosted The Matrix Resurrections and Netflix series 1899.
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NewsNetflix’s Tauzia on the importance of partnerships
Netflix’s VP of partner solutions tells IBC Digital how partnerships are key to growing the subscriber base of the streaming giant
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Industry TrendsIBC Digital keynote: Johannes Larcher, HBO Max
The exec in charge of HBO Max’s international roll out on how he plans for the streamer to reach 190 markets by 2026.
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NewsStarz’s Kalle on creating a “beautiful complement” to broad appeal streamers
Starz’s Superna Kalle explains how its SVOD service Starzplay pitches itself as a “beautiful complement” to broad appeal streamers such as Netflix and Disney+
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NewsTax reliefs spur record UK production, says BFI
UK creative industry tax reliefs have incentivised record levels of production, generating £13.48 billion (GVA) for the economy in 2019, according to a British Film Industry published report.
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NewsNetflix cuts prices in India
Netflix has reduced its subscription price in India by as much as 60% to allow it to compete more effectively with rival streaming operators Amazon and Disney.
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NewsShinfield Studios wins permission for 18 stage UK facility
Shinfield Studios has received full planning permission from Wokingham Borough Council to begin construction on an 18-sound stage studio facility near Reading in the UK.
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NewsDiscovery elbows in on sale of BT Sport
Discovery is in talks to partner with BT Sports in deal that could derail the sale of the UK telco’s TV network to sports streaming service DAZN.
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NewsMilk co-founder Will Cohen to step down
Will Cohen, CEO and co-founder of VFX studio Milk, is to step down after eight years leading the Milk team to explore new opportunities.
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NewsJack Dorsey steps down from Twitter
CEO Jack Dorsey is stepping down from his role and chief technology officer Parag Agrawal will now lead the social media company.
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NewsDisney to raise content spend to $33 billion
The Walt Disney Co. is to increase its spend on content to $33 billion for the 2022 financial year.
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NewsArena TV hit by fraud allegations
The administrators of collapsed Arena Television are reportedly suing its former directors amid allegations of fraud at the collapsed OB firm.
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NewsStage Fifty targets virtual production with launch of Winnersh Film Studios
Studio operator Stage Fifty is opening its second film site in the UK, Winnersh Film Studios, near Reading, which will include a massive virtual production stage.
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NewsNBC Sports agrees $2.7 billion Premier League deal
The Premier League has struck a six-year US broadcast rights deal with NBC Sports reportedly worth $2.7 billion, almost tripling the value of its existing contract.
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NewsFremantle backs scripted alliance The Creatives
Fremantle is backing global scripted alliance The Creatives, launched this week by nine leading production companies from eight different countries to house a slate of high-end drama series and films.
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NewsChannel 4 to invest £15 million in training
Channel 4 says it will create over 15,000 training and development opportunities from 2022 with a focus on young people from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds who want a career in broadcasting.
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NewsShepperton Studios to expand as Netflix takes more space
Pinewood Group is to further expand its Shepperton Studios site in Surrey.
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NewsDAZN acquires Israel’s Texel, launches DAZN X tech hub
Sports streamer DAZN Group has launched technology and innovation hub DAZN X to develop interactive and engaging experiences for its viewers.
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NewsOB firm Arena TV ceases trading
Outside broadcast firm Arena Television has ceased trading after more than 30 years in business.
