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Roland-Garros appoints Whisper as host broadcaster
The French Tennis Federation (FFT) has appointed UK production company Whisper as the new host broadcaster of the Paris-based Roland-Garros Grand Slam for the next five editions of the tournament, running from 2025 to 2029.
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Energy transition for London film and TV production as new report published
Film London and Creative Zero have launched a new report taking an in-depth look at decarbonising supplier transport and mobile power for London’s Film and TV industry.
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Four UK shows lead Netflix’s most watched chart
The four biggest shows on Netflix in the first half of 2024 hailed from the UK, according to the streaming service’s latest biannual viewing report.
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Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios joins MPA
Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios has joined global trade association the Motion Picture Association (MPA), which represents the world’s largest film, TV and streaming companies by advocating for policies to protect creators and content.
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ITV launches AI-generated ad service
ITV has launched two new TV ads which have been created using Generative AI.
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Children reduce churn for streaming services - report
Households with children are less likely to cancel streaming service subscriptions than those without them, according to new research from Ampere Analysis.
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French VFX house The Yard launches London studio
French visual effects house Yard has expanded to the UK and opened a new studio in London.
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Channel 4, Aardman join consortium to explore AI-driven storytelling
A new consortium involving Channel 4 and Aardman Animations is exploring how AI could support under-represented content creators and established producers to enhance storytelling in film and television.
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Globecast Extends with Al Jazeera Media Network partnership to enhance global distribution services
Al Jazeera Media Network (AJMN) and Globecast have announced the successful launch of a comprehensive new global distribution solution of the AJMN suit of channels on multiple delivery platforms.
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BBC iPlayer is “fastest growing VOD platform in the UK”
Viewing growth for VOD platform BBC iPlayer is up 20% so far this year, outstripping its competitors across all audiences, according to the BBC.
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Fremantle UK merges production labels Thames and Talkback
Fremantle UK is to re-merge its labels Thames and Talkback into one single entertainment company, TalkbackThames.
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Pluto TV adds news channels to FAST offering
Pluto TV is launching a string of FAST channels dedicated to global and local news coverage across multiple international markets.
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Film and TV is “turning a corner” as Production Guild of Great Britain names winners
Producer David Heyman received the prize for Contribution to the Industry at the Production Guild of Great Britain 2024 Awards, held on 14 September.
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Shogun leads Emmy award winners
FX’s Japanese historical drama Shogun won the prestigious best drama trophy at Sunday’s Emmy Awards, with other big wins for FX’s The Bear, HBO/Max’s Hacks and Netflix’s Baby Reindeer.
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IBC2024 sees growth across the board as AI takes centre stage
IBC2024 has announced that 45,085 visitors from 170 countries converged on the RAI Amsterdam on 13-16 September, bringing together the global media, entertainment and technology community to connect, showcase and discover innovations, tackle pressing industry challenges, and explore new opportunities.
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Diverse hiring policies and established mentoring schemes essential for engaging future generations
IBC Talent Programme Part 1: At the wrap-up session on the final day of the conference, the IBC Talent Program highlighted the vital role diversity plays in shaping the future of the broadcasting industry.
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Freely to ‘support long-term health’ of TV
The mission of Freely, the new IP-centric TV platform for national broadcasters, is to support the long-term health of TV in the UK, according to Jonathan Thompson, CEO of Everyone TV, the body tasked with implementing the project.
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Mstyslav Chernov warns of the impact of narrative manipulation in modern warfare
Journalist, filmmaker and war correspondent Mstyslav Chernov shared insights into his experiences covering conflicts, particularly the war in Ukraine, during an interview closing out this year’s IBC conference sessions.
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IBC2024 Live Blog: All the news, launches and insight from the RAI Amsterdam
All the biggest announcements from Europe’s big broadcast, media and entertainment show (13-16 September).
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Eyes on Roku and Samsung as Omdia report vast growth in Connected TV and FAST
Tech market analysts Omdia reveal their latest findings that show a significant shift in the connected TV (CTV) market with hardware manufacturers increasingly capitalising on platform revenues rather than hardware sales. Companies such as Roku and Vizio are even accepting losses on hardware to focus on more lucrative revenue streams ...