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BBC & ITV to launch UK-based Netflix rival
The BBC and ITV have confirmed rumours that they will launch a new streaming service for UK audiences, more than ten years after a similar project was proposed and then blocked.
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DAZN accelerates into Spain
Innovation and partnerships will be the key to DAZN’s success, says the firm’s senior vice president Peter Parmenter, who spoke at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona the day before DAZN launched its platform in Spain.
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Oscars 2019: The winners
Bohemian Rhapsody, Black Panther and Roma were among the big winners at Sunday night’s Oscars ceremony.
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Samsung reveals folding phone & 8K coverage of Tokyo Olympics
Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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EU broadcasters call for online regulation
Censorship and disinformation from unregulated global platforms are jeopardising the credibility of European public and commercial broadcasters, according to two European industry bodies.
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VOD rivals cinema as favourite
Almost half of UK filmgoers select Netflix as favourite ahead of the cinema to consume new content, according to a study into audience evolution.
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UK Space Agency invests £18m in OneWeb
The UK Space Agency has invested £18 million in London-based firm OneWeb, which plans to use satellite connectivity to aid 5G technology communications.
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Facebook called to reform its “digital gangster” status
Democracy is at risk from the malicious and relentless spread of fake news and targeted misinformation of users’ data, a UK Parliamentary report has concluded.
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Is Apple launching its TV service in April?
Apple is reported to be in the final stages of preparing to launch its video on-demand streaming service.
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EU agrees copyright laws & UK to regulate tech giants
Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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Facebook updates Watch strategy
Facebook has revealed a new strategy for its Watch video service, including an expansion of its revenue channels and creative opportunities for video creators.
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SVOD viewing to equal broadcast TV by 2023
China and North America will lead the market for streaming video on-demand services with subscribers set to grow to 743 million in the next four years.
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EBU warns of “dire conditions for media freedom”
The European Broadcasting Union has called for immediate action to protect journalists and the freedom of expression.
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Smart assistants to triple by 2023 to 8bn
The global usage of smart digital assistants is set to gather pace over the next five years, reaching 8 billion devices with Google and Amazon established as the leaders.
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Bafta 2019 winners
The Favourite and Roma were among the films celebrated last night at the the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) Awards.
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UKTV CEO steps down
Darren Childs will step down from his role as chief executive of UKTV after holding the position for eight years, amid suggestions that the broadcaster could be broken up.
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Huawei 'crisis' meeting & Google under fire
Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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Sports content to boost global content spend
Global consumer spend on digital content is set to increase by $23 billion this year, with sports video identified as the key driver of growth.
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Tech giants urge US to adopt GDPR laws
Cisco has joined Apple, Microsoft and IBM in urging the US to follow in the footsteps of the European Union by formalising GDPR-like regulations.
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UK film and TV spend hits £3.1bn in 2018
Production spend on film and TV in the UK reached £3.1bn in 2018, which the BFI said was a vote of confidence in the UK’s crews, facilities and locations.