All Create & Produce articles – Page 14
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NewsFremantle 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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Industry TrendsIBC365 Editorial calendar 2024
Throughout 2024, IBC will continue to provide the content and technology industry with insight into the important trends, issues and technology developments.
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Industry TrendsFocus on young talent and greener futures at BSC Expo
The British Society of Cinematographers (BSC) held its annual London expo over the weekend with panel discussions spotlighting sustainability and inclusivity, and exhibitors showcasing the newest technology in cinematography, lighting and grip equipment for film and TV production.
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NewsCinesite 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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Industry TrendsUK’s indie producers need to embrace private equity or risk being left behind
According to recent stats from the British Film Institute (BFI), spending on film and high-end television production in the UK reached £4.2bn in 2023. While this is great news at face value, Sarudzayi Marufu, founder and executive producer of Euras Films, argues that domestic film and TV producers are being ...
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NewsLise 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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Industry TrendsSynthetic-based humans: a solution to talent shortages or threat to skilled jobs?
Following the success of the IBC Accelerators Project on synthetic humans in 2023, John Maxwell Hobbs caught up with one of the project leaders to discuss subsequent progress and wider market adoption.
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NewsIMG 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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NewsParamount 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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Executive InterviewsRoss Production Services: innovations in remote production and cloud-based workflows
This year, Ross Video celebrates its 50th anniversary. Not content to rest on its laurels, the company continues to innovate with a set of products and solutions to support the emergence of remote and cloud-based production. IBC365 caught up with CEO David Ross to learn more.
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NewsBBC 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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Industry TrendsPower of Color Symposium 2024: Flesh tones, shooting open gate, and AI in post
Hosted by Clark Atlanta University and chaired by SMPTE President Renard T. Jenkins, SMPTE’s Power of Color Symposium was a mixture of sessions on colourism, representation and diversity, with in-depth looks at colour workflows and the meritorious and odious potentials of AI. George Jarrett reports.
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NewsCanal+ 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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NewsFremantle 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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NewsBBC 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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NewsNewen 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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NewsMetFilm School acquired by BIMM Group
BIMM Group, which owns BIMM University, has acquired the MetFilm School.
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NewsBBC 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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NewsSTV 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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NewsUK 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.
