Create & Produce – Page 4
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Canal+ increases stake in Asian streamer Viu to 30%
France’s Canal+ Group has increased its stake in Asian streaming platform Viu to 30%.
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Germany’s ProSiebenSat.1 and RTL Deutschland join forces in advertising technology
Leading German media groups ProSiebenSat.1 (P7S1) and RTL Deutschland are joining forces in advertising technology (adtech).
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Reef founder Richard Farmbrough launches Somersault Studio with Owen Rodd
Former Reef Television CEO Richard Farmbrough has joined forces with Executive Producer Owen Rodd to create Somersault Studio, a new indie with bases in London and Cardiff.
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Fremantle to acquire Asacha Media Group
Fremantle has entered a conditional purchase agreement to acquire global production studio Asacha Media Group and its portfolio of labels based in France, Italy and the United Kingdom.
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Cinesite launches visualisation division
Cinesite has launched a new visualisation division which will expand its previs, virtual production, techvis and postvis services, and will align with its concept and pipeline departments.
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Lise Heidal appointed President of NEP Broadcast Services Europe
NEP Group has appointed industry veteran Lise Heidal as President of NEP Broadcast Services Europe.
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Paramount Global lays off around 800 staff
Paramount Global is laying off 800 staff, or about 3% of its workforce, according to multiple media reports.
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IMG appoints James Clement as SVP Tech & Operations for studios business
Sport, events and representation business IMG has appointed James Clement as Senior Vice President, Tech & Operations for its studios business.
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BBC announces plans for new digital radio stations
The BBC has announced plans for digital station extensions of BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 3.
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Canal+ increases stake in Nordic streamer Viaplay
French pay TV operator Canal+ increased its stake in Nordic streamer Viaplay to 29.33%.
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Fremantle takes majority stake in Singapore-based Beach House Pictures
Fremantle has acquired a majority stake investment in one of Asia’s largest independent TV and film production companies, Beach House Pictures, the outfit behind Netflix series Mind Your Manners.
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BBC Studios Productions’ CEO Ralph Lee announces departure
BBC Studios Productions CEO Ralph Lee is leaving the BBC’s commercial arm in April after almost six years with the business to pursue a new challenge outside the organisation.
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Newen Studios expands German footprint
European production and distribution group Newen Studios is expanding its German footprint with the majority acquisition of Gryphon producer Dog Haus and the launch of Spark Studios to bundle its German activities.
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MetFilm School acquired by BIMM Group
BIMM Group, which owns BIMM University, has acquired the MetFilm School.
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BBC begins construction on Midlands HQ The Tea Factory
Construction has started on the BBC’s new Birmingham HQ, The Tea Factory.
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UK film and high-end TV production spend falls to £4.23bn in 2023
Total spending on film and high-end television production (HETV) in the UK was £4.23 billion in 2023, according to figures published by the BFI’s Research and Statistics Unit.
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STV Studios becomes majority shareholder in Two Cities Television
STV Studios has increased its 25% equity stake in the high-end drama production company Two Cities Television to a majority holding of 51%.
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ScreenSkills unveils High-end TV Skills Fund’s Leaders of Tomorrow
ScreenSkills has unveiled a new cohort of 25 future senior leaders selected for its High-end TV Skills Fund’s Leaders of Tomorrow inclusion-focused programme.
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Report highlights financial insecurity of UK's behind the scenes workforce
More than 40% of behind the scenes workers for the UK’s film and TV industry have less than £1,000 in savings, with 29% reporting low cash savings and high levels of debt.
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BBC to put production of Blue Peter, Eurovision out to tender
The BBC is to put key brands Blue Peter, Cardiff Singer of the World, Eurovision Song Contest and Sports Personality of the Year out to a competitive tender.