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Stage Fifty targets virtual production with launch of Winnersh Film Studios
Studio operator Stage Fifty is opening its second film site in the UK, Winnersh Film Studios, near Reading, which will include a massive virtual production stage.
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NBC Sports agrees $2.7 billion Premier League deal
The Premier League has struck a six-year US broadcast rights deal with NBC Sports reportedly worth $2.7 billion, almost tripling the value of its existing contract.
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Fremantle backs scripted alliance The Creatives
Fremantle is backing global scripted alliance The Creatives, launched this week by nine leading production companies from eight different countries to house a slate of high-end drama series and films.
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IBC2021 Awards celebrate the spirit of collaboration and innovation
IBC today announces the winners of the highly coveted IBC2021 Innovation Awards, held exclusively on IBC Digital. This year’s awards celebrated collaboration and innovation within the content and technology industry, where organisations identified a market challenge and worked together to create a solution.
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Channel 4 to invest £15 million in training
Channel 4 says it will create over 15,000 training and development opportunities from 2022 with a focus on young people from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds who want a career in broadcasting.
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The BBC leads again with 11 wins at the RTS Craft and Design Awards 2021
The Royal Television Society (RTS) announced the winners for the 2021 Craft and Design Awards last night at a prestigious ceremony held in London.
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IBC cancels Amsterdam event amidst escalating Covid concerns
IBC announces that the in-person IBC2021 event has been cancelled.
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Rise Awards 2021 Winners Announced
Rise, the advocacy group for gender diversity in the media technology sector, has revealed the winners for the 2021 Rise Awards.
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Unity acquires Peter Jackson’s Weta Digital
Video games and animation software firm Unity is to acquire New Zealand-based VFX studio Weta Digital in a $1.63 billion cash and stock deal.
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Shepperton Studios to expand as Netflix takes more space
Pinewood Group is to further expand its Shepperton Studios site in Surrey.
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DAZN acquires Israel’s Texel, launches DAZN X tech hub
Sports streamer DAZN Group has launched technology and innovation hub DAZN X to develop interactive and engaging experiences for its viewers.
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OB firm Arena TV ceases trading
Outside broadcast firm Arena Television has ceased trading after more than 30 years in business.
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Determined industry support propels IBC to move ahead with live Amsterdam show
IBC, the world’s most inspiring content and technology event, today confirmed that IBC2021 will take place on December 3-6 at The RAI in Amsterdam. The announcement follows a decision at yesterday’s IBC Partnership Board meeting to continue with the planned event because it can be delivered safely and create the ...
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Study finds women are ‘invisible’ in visual effects industry
Women received just 21.6% of all VFX credits across the top 400 grossing films from 2016 to 2019, according to a new report titled Invisible in Visual Effects.
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Report: time to invest in virtual production skills
The UK needs to rapidly train and invest in virtual production skills if it is to capitalise on the technology, according to a report from the StoryFutures Academy: The National Centre for Immersive Storytelling.
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Belfast’s Titanic Studios listed for sale
Belfast filming facility Titanic Studios has been put up for sale.
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Disney+ to launch Marvel films in IMAX’s Expanded Aspect Ratio
Streaming service Disney+ is to launch 13 Marvel titles in IMAX’s Expanded Aspect Ratio on 12 November.
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TV can help viewers decarbonise their lifestyles, says Sky
Broadcaster Sky has called for greater collaboration among broadcasters to help consumers to decarbonise their lifestyles through on-air content.
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Framestore opens Mumbai studio
VFX house Framestore has opened a 30,000 square-foot, purpose-built studio in Mumbai.
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Over 200 cinematographers call for ban of functional firearms on set
Over 200 leading cinematographers have signed an open letter calling for the ban of functional firearms on film sets following the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust last month.