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The IBC Podcast: NEP, BBC Studioworks and innovation in CG animation
NEP senior vice president of technology Scott Rothenberg and BBC Studioworks CEO Andrew Moultrie feature on the third episode of the IBC Podcast, along with an in-depth look at the CG animation Accelerator.
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ViacomCBS's Sumner Redstone dies aged 97 and Amazon donates £1.5m to TV & Film Charity
ViacomCBS owner Sumner Redstone dies Sumner Redstone, the former owner of ViacomCBS, has died, aged 97. Redstone, who took control of Viacom in 1987 then added Paramount in 1994, died on Tuesday afternoon, according to a statement from ViacomCBS owners National Amusements, which is owned by the Redstone family. His ...
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Fox News targets global market with streaming news service
Rupert Murdoch’s Fox News Media has announced plans to launch a live digital streaming service for international viewers.
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Peter Salmon and Lucinda Hicks to run Banijay UK
Banijay has unveiled a new leadership structure for its UK operation, following its recent acquisition of Endemol Shine Group.
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Live events industry organises day of action
A day of action to raise the alarm about the plight of the live events and entertainment sector has been organized across London and the UK tomorrow (11 August).
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RTS opens Student Television Awards
The Royal Television Society (RTS) has launched this year’s RTS Student Television Awards, which are set to be presented at an awards ceremony in June 2021.
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Comcast reportedly drops plans for international news channel
Media giant Comcast is proposing to drop its plans to launch its new international news channel, NBC Sky World News, according to a report in The Financial Times.
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News Roundup: ITV profits nosedive and Mulan ditches cinemas for Disney+
ITV earnings fall by half as ad business flatlines UK broadcaster ITV has reported a 50% decline in adjusted earnings (EBITDA) to £165 million for the firts half of 2020, while revenues shrank 17% to £1.21bn. The drop was driven by a signifcant fall in demand for advertising during the ...
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Lockdown leads to surge in TV viewing and streaming in UK
Changing viewing behaviour during the Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the growth of streaming services such as Netflix and Disney+, according to Ofcom’s latest annual study of the UK’s media habits, Media Nations 2020.
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Trump puts timer on TikTok takeover talks
President Donald Trump says any purchase of TikTok’s US unit by an American firm must be completed by a 15 September deadline, with the US government taking a cut from the deal.
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PSB still valued by younger audiences, says Ofcom research
There continues to be a role for public service broadcasters (PSB) in the UK, despite their day-to-day influence and relevance declining among younger audiences, according to new research published by regulator Ofcom.
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The IBC Podcast: Sky Studios, UKTV and live content moderation
The second episode of The IBC Podcast features Sky Studios CEO Gary Davey, UKTV chief technology and operations officer Sinead Greenaway and an in-depth look at IBC’s Live Content Moderation innovation Accelerator.
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News Roundup: BBC Studios names interim chief and Saudi appeals WTO piracy ruling
27-31 July: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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UK looks to kickstart production with £500m insurance fund
The UK government has unveiled a £500m fund to help domestic film and TV productions struggling to get coronavirus related insurance, in a move that looks set to jumpstart the scripted sector.
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Dutch court delays Mediaset merger decision till September
An Amsterdam court has pushed back Mediaset’s planned combination of its Spanish and Dutch units until September 1.
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BritBox to expand to 25 countries
ITV and BBC-backed streamer BritBox is to expand its global footprint to up to 25 countries worldwide.
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Rise opens entries for annual awards
Entries are now open for the annual Rise Awards, which celebrate talent across the industry whether as a manufacturer, service provider, engineer or broadcaster.
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IABM announces new APAC Members’ Council line-up
IABM has announced the new line-up for its APAC Members’ Council and named Dell’s Alex Timbs as its new chair.
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Teletubbies brought to life via AR
Classic kids TV characters from Teletubbies, In the Night Garden and Boy & Dragon are to be brought to life through augmented reality.
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News Roundup: Death knell for traditional TV and Mixer shuts down
25-29 May: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.