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NewsSport broadcasters form sustainability group
Albert, the sustainability initiative led by Bafta, has launched a new group to explore and act upon the impact sports broadcasting has on the environment.
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NewsBanijay completes Endemol Shine Group acquisition
Banijay has completed its £1.7 billion acquisition of Endemol Shine Group, in a deal which makes the Paris-based group the largest international content producer and distributor.
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NewsHamilton innovates live capture with Disney+ launch
Broadway musical Hamilton has landed on Disney+ demonstrating “a leap forward in the art of live capture” according to the media giant.
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NewsBlack Dragon closes Grass Valley takeover
Investment firm Black Dragon Capital has completed its acquisition of Grass Valley, bringing an end to the company’s time as a Belden subsidiary.
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NewsBFI London Film Festival to offer live and digital screenings
The BFI London Film Festival has unveiled plans for its upcoming edition, which will see it offer both live and digital screenings across the 12 days of the event from October 7-18.
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NewsDAZN appoints Rushton as acting CEO
DAZN has appointed James Rushton to the role of acting chief executive.
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NewsSony acquires Sex Education producer Eleven
Sony Pictures Television has confirmed its acquisition of London-based Eleven, the producers of Netflix hit series Sex Education.
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NewsNews roundup: BT partners Sky Media and Sony exec joins Apple
29 June - 3 July: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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NewsBBC announces cuts to regional news
The BBC has confirmed plans to axe a number of regional news operations, with plans to merge teams as part of cost-saving measures.
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NewsEuronews helps UN fight spread of fake news
Euronews has teamed up with the United Nations’ Verified Initiative to share messages aimed at fighting the spread of fake news.
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NewsMobile operators to generate 170 million SVOD subs by 2025
Smartphone gross SVOD subscriptions for 138 countries will double between 2019 and 2025 to 170 million, according to a new report from Digital TV Research.
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NewsBBC celebrates 60 years of Television Centre
The BBC is today celebrating the 60th anniversary of Television Centre, the iconic London studios and offices affectionately nicknamed the “Hollywood of Television”.
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NewsTencent buys controlling stake in IFlix
Chinese social media giant Tencent has struck a deal to acquire control of Asian streaming service IFlix.
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NewsDisney+ to become the exclusive home of Disney Channels in the UK
The Walt Disney Company is closing its kids channels in the UK after negotiations over carriage agreements with pay-TV platforms Sky and Virgin Media ended without a deal.
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NewsHoneycutt joins Blackbird as non-exec director
Former Discovery chief technology officer John Honeycutt has joined cloud editing platform Blackbird as non-executive director.
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NewsWeekly News Roundup: Technicolor files for Chapter 15 and Nent launches Finnish OTT
22-26 June: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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NewsUK internet use surges to record levels during lockdown
UK adults are now spending more than a quarter of their waking day online, with services such as TikTok and Zoom seeing unprecedented growth during lockdown, according to regulator Ofcom.
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NewsSMPTE transforms annual event into immersive, interactive remote experience
SMPTE has unveiled plans to hold its 2020 technical conference and exhibition as an interactive and immersive remote experience.
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NewsDisney+ set to launch in eight more European countries in September
The Walt Disney Company is to launch its streaming service Disney+ in eight more European countries on 15th September.
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NewsBBC to spend £100m on diverse productions and talent
The BBC has pledged to spend £100 million from its existing commissioning budget on ‘diverse and inclusive content’ over three years, starting in 2021.
