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Elisabeth Murdoch backs VFX start-up BeloFX
Elisabeth Murdoch has backed new visual effects company beloFX, which has been launched in Canada and the UK by former senior leaders of VFX giant DNEG.
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BBC Sport boss awarded IBC’s International Honour for Excellence
The IBC2021 International Honour for Excellence will be awarded to Barbara Slater, BBC Director of Sport.
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Netflix and German media firms launch green production initiative
Leading German broadcasters, streamers and producers have made a joint pledge to embrace more sustainable production methods.
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IPTV to overtake cable within five years
The number of IPTV subscriber numbers will exceed cable TV in 2026, according to UK analysts Digital TV Research.
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ITV to link senior manager bonuses to climate targets
ITV is to link bonus payments for its senior leaders to the delivery of climate action targets outlined by the broadcaster.
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Lord Grade and ITV weigh up Channel 4 bids
Former Channel 4 chief executive Lord Grade and ITV have reportedly emerged as a potential bidders for the state-owned broadcaster amid signs that government may press ahead with plans to privatise the network.
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Facebook to create 10,000 metaverse jobs in the EU
Facebook is planning to create 10,000 jobs in the European Union over the next five years to help build the metaverse, which it describes as a set of virtual spaces where people can interact with others who aren’t in the same physical space as them.
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Hollywood crew strike averted
A Hollywood production shutdown has been averted after US studios and streamers struck an 11th hour deal with the union representing film and TV crews.
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Talpa Network hires ITV’s Meijs as CEO
John de Mol’s Talpa Network has appointed Maarten Meijs as chief executive.
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Tom Fussell named CEO of BBC Studios
The BBC has appointed Tom Fussell as CEO of BBC Studios, its commercial production and distribution arm.
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IMG hires ex-Sky Sports boss Barney Francis
IMG has hired former Sky Sports managing director Barney Francis as executive vice president, head of global production to lead IMG’s production business.
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Framestore names Stein as chief tech officer
Framestore has appointed Disney exec Michael Stein as chief technology officer.
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Sky launches all-in-one smart TV
Sky is launching a new smart television which it says will dramatically simplify the way customers watch TV by integrating hardware, software and content.
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NFTS to offer first virtual production course
The National Film and Television School (NFTS) is to launch a part-time certificate course to service what it says is an unprecedented demand for virtual production skills within the screen sector.
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Sony closes in on drama indie Bad Wolf
Sony Pictures Television (SPT) is reportedly on the verge of acquiring His Dark Materials and A Discovery of Witches producers Bad Wolf.
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Hollywood on course for crew production strike
Hollywood looks on course for a major strike by production crews after a union representing film and TV workers voted to strike by a near unanimous margin.
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HBO Max confirms European roll out plan
WarnerMedia’s HBO Max is to launch in 27 territories during the initial phase of its European roll out, debuting first in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Spain, and Andorra on 26th October.
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James Bond boosts UK cinemas with bumper opening weekend
In a major boost for the beleaguered cinema sector, No Time to Die has notched up the highest opening weekend UK takings of any 007 movie.
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Bafta to honour production teams
Line producers, production managers and heads of production can now formally have their work recognised as part of the named nominees, alongside other members of the production team deemed to have had most creative input.
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IBC announces free-to-attend, world-class content programme for IBC2021
IBC has announced a comprehensive content programme for IBC Show 2021 which for the first time in IBC’s history will be free for all to access. Attendees can watch the sessions in person in Amsterdam or online via IBC Digital, which will launch on 21st October.