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News5G-Virtuosa project completes first milestone
An EU-funded project exploring the use of 5G and virtualisation for broadcast production has completed its first round of technology integration, building an IP-based studio based on industry standards SMPTE ST 2110 and NMOS.
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NewsInternational coalition shuts Spain-based video piracy ring
An international coalition has shut down a piracy ring based in Spain offering more than 40,000 video channels and VOD content, and with two million subscribers.
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NewsLiveScore to launch OTT service after reaching Serie A rights deal
Sports content provider LiveScore has struck a deal to broadcast all the remaining matches in Italy’s Serie A, marking the platform’s first ever live streaming offering.
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NewsSky reveals all 2019 UK Originals commissions were carbon neutral
Sky has revealed that all 41 of its UK-commissioned Originals in 2019 received CarbonNeutral certification, with the broadcaster becoming the first member of Bafta’s Albert Consortium to achieve the status.
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NewsOscars and Baftas 2021 delayed due to coronavirus
Two of the industry’s biggest awards ceremonies have been rescheduled due to the ongoing impact of coronavirus.
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NewsCoronavirus spurs rise of digital news consumption
The coronavirus outbreak is accelerating long term trends around the rise of digital news consumption, The Reuters Institute said in its annual Digital News Report.
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NewsYouTube pledges $100m fund for Black creators
YouTube has established a $100 million fund to support black creators and artists utilising the Google-owned video platform.
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NewsPGA Tour teams with Twitter for ‘Twitter Multicast’
Twitter and the PGA Tour have announced a deal global live content partnership that is a first-of-its kind for the social media platform.
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NewsProSiebenSat.1 rules out European TV merger
The new CEO of German broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1 Media has played down calls for closer cooperation with Italy’s Mediaset, saying that a cross-border European TV merger would not make strategic sense.
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NewsWeekly News Roundup: Vivendi vs Mediaset and Disney+ moves to third in UK SVOD race
8-12 June: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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NewsLinear TV viewing falling back to pre-lockdown levels, says Enders Analysis
Enders Analysis has warned that linear TV viewing is heading back to 2019 levels after a big boost earlier this year due to coronavirus lockdown measures.
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NewsAmerican Society of Cinematographers (ASC) names Stephen Lighthill as president
DoP Stephen Lighthill has been named as president of the American Society of Cinematographers.
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NewsSRG to launch new OTT platform
Swiss broadcaster SRG has unveiled plans to launch a new on-demand streaming platform offering multilingual content nationwide.
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NewsRemote production identified as key 5G application
An overwhelming majority of broadcasters say they will adopt 5G technology within the next two years, with remote production identified as the most popular use case for the technology.
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NewsDAZN launches direct carrier billing in Europe
Global sports streamer DAZN is to allow customers to pay for their subscription via their mobile phone bill as part of a move to expand its payment options for subscribers.
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NewsSky commits £30m to tackle racism
Broadcaster Sky has pledged £30 million across three years in the fight against racism and inequality.
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NewsDPP and Digital Catapult partner for AI Media Challenge
The DPP has teamed up with UK government innovation agency Digital Catapult to launch the AI in Media Challenge.
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NewsUK broadcasters unveil innovations for Premier League restart
UK broadcasters have unveiled new plans to boost interactivity and simulate the impact of a crowd for live coverage of Premier League games when they return later this month.
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NewsBBC names Tim Davie as new director general
The BBC has named Tim Davie as its new director general, replacing Tony Hall who will step down this summer.
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NewsBafta unveils 2020 Awards nominees and behind closed doors format
Bafta has unveiled nominees for its TV Awards and Craft Awards, with the winners set to be revealed on Friday 17 July in a behind closed doors after they were delayed amid the coronavirus pandemic.
