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Industry Trends
Behind the Scenes: Sharp editing gets the best from Slow Horses
The misfits of British intelligence return for a fourth outing with Robert Frost in the editor’s chair.
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News
UK production sector revenues fall by nearly £400m
Total UK television production sector revenues fell by £392m (8.4%) to £3.61bn in 2023, according to producers alliance Pact’s annual Census.
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Industry Trends
“Technologies are not drivers, it’s all about what we do with them” – strategy key to making the most of tech advances
IBC2024: The conference session, ‘Building the Future of Tech’ brought together leading technologists from Chanel 4, Sky, and the BBC to present insights into the way tech innovation and development in their companies is shaped by both internal and external considerations.
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News
Tributes paid to former RTS CEO Simon Albury
Former Royal Television Society (RTS) Chief Executive, diversity campaigner and producer Simon Albury has passed away at the age of 80.
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News
Initial lineup unveiled for inaugural Mip London market
More than 80 companies representing distributors, buyers and producers from 30 countries have confirmed their presence at the inaugural Mip London content market.
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Daily News
Viaccess-Orca cloud TV platform enhances connected video delivery
Modular end-to-end TV technologies from Viaccess-Orca (VO) aim to address the needs of broadcasters navigating towards a more connected video delivery environment.
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News
The TV Foundation launches class and social mobility Impact Unit
The TV Foundation, the charitable arm of the Edinburgh TV Festival, has launched an industry initiative inspired by this year’s MacTaggart Lecture by playwright and dramatist James Graham.
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News
Apple TV+ reportedly exploring ad tier launch
Apple is reportedly exploring the launch of an ad tier for its streaming service Apple TV+, according to reports.
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News
Gen Z swerves traditional broadcast TV, finds Ofcom
For the first time, less than half of 16-24-year-olds are now watching broadcast TV in an average week, according to Ofcom’s annual study into the UK’s media habits.
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Daily News
Empowering smaller telcos to compete with TV giants
In the competitive telecommunications landscape, offering excellent TV services is essential. However, Tier 2 and Tier 3 telcos and ISPs often find entering the TV service sector daunting due to a combination of limited infrastructure, technical expertise, and capital.
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News
Warner Bros Discovery reportedly mulls break up
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is reportedly considering a plan to split its digital streaming and studio businesses from its legacy linear television networks.
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News
Paris Olympics enjoys boom in sponsorship deals
The broadcast and streaming media rights for the 2024 Olympics are expected to reach $3.3bn, a 6% increase on the last event. Growing at a faster rate, according to research by Ampere Analysis, is sponsorship, with the Summer Olympic Games on track to reach its $1.34bn sponsorship revenue target.
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News
Study reveals under-representation of women in reality TV leadership roles
Men significantly outnumber women in reality television production, according to a new study on gender disparity in reality television.
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News
The Bear and Shogun lead Emmy nominations
Japan-set historical drama Shogun leads the contenders for this year Emmy Awards with 25 nominations in the drama category.
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News
BBC introduces measures to ‘strengthen welfare and support’ on Strictly
The BBC has announced new measures to improve welfare and support for its top-rating series Strictly Come Dancing.
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Industry Trends
Behind the Scenes: The Acolyte goes old school to capture original Star Wars grit
The Acolyte looked to capture the handmade, analogue feel of the original Star Wars trilogy in a surprising departure from LED volumes.
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Executive Interviews
The Tattooist of Auschwitz: bringing an authentic look to the hit novel adaptation
Having been involved in all elements of picture finishing for the hit series The Tattooist of Auschwitz, colourists Colin Brown and Jon Bruce break down the process, from crafting the filmic look through to final sign-off.
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News
ITV launches eBay marketplace for unwanted props and costumes
ITV has partnered with eBay and PropUp Project, a not-for-profit organisation which specialises in rehoming and reselling props and other items from the film and television industry, to launch ITV ReLoved, an official eBay marketplace.
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News
Jonathan Munro appointed BBC News Global Director
Jonathan Munro has been appointed as BBC News Global Director, overseeing the BBC’s international news services.
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News
Global Arabic Bouquet extends distribution deal with Globecast
Global Arabic Bouquet Television (GAB), which serves Arab expatriates and Arab-speaking people globally, has extended its 20-year partnership with Globecast, Arabsat and Arab States Broadcasting Union.