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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.
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Jon Roberts appointed ITN director of technology
ITN has appointed Jon Roberts as director of technology, production and innovation.
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BT Sport picks AriSports as winner of Innovate21 competition
Digital prediction platform AriSports has named the winner of Innovate 21, BT Sport’s search for new sports broadcast experiences from entrepreneurs, creatives and start-ups.
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disguise acquires Mapping Matter and Previs
Live visual effects firm disguise has acquired Mapping Matter and Previs.
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Hollywood agency CAA to acquire rival ICM
Leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is to acquire rival talent group ICM Partners (ICM), combining two of Hollywood and the global sports industry’s most powerful agencies.
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Join IBC’s Live Sports and Streaming Video workflow tour
The latest tools and services for capturing and delivering live content will be showcased and explained during this Workflow Tour, which will take place at 2pm (BST) on Tuesday 28 September.
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US real estate firm TPG to acquire Germany’s Studio Babelsberg
TPG Real Estate Partners (TREP) is to take a majority stake in Germany’s Studio Babelsberg, one of Europe’s largest film studio complexes.
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Sky and Spurs host world’s first net zero elite football match
Sky and Tottenham Hotspur hosted the world’s first net zero carbon football game at an elite level when Spurs faced Chelsea on September 19.
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Netflix grows UK operation with Longcross Studios deal
Netflix is expanding its studio presence in the UK with a deal to lease Longcross Studios.
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Streamers dominate at the Emmy Awards
Streaming services Netflix and Apple TV+ triumphed at Sunday’s Emmy Awards.
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IBC welcomes Dutch easing of Covid restrictions
IBC applauds the announcement from the Dutch Government relaxing Covid-19 social distancing measures and removing quarantine rules for fully vaccinated travellers.
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MovieLabs publishes common ontology for production
Motion Pictures Laboratories (MovieLabs) has published the first version of a common ontology for production technologists designing software-defined workflows for the media and entertainment industry.
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Sky and BBC expand strategic partnership
The BBC and Sky have renewed and expanded their partnership that seeks to ensure prominence of BBC content on Sky’s platforms.
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Netherlands to ease corona restrictions and travel rules
The Netherlands is to ease some of its Covid-19 restrictions and introduce a corona pass for entry to large events as it looks to further reopen the country.