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NewsWeekly News Roundup: Amazon’s Premier League coverage and Barcelona’s new OTT
1-7 June: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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NewsBBC begins beta testing on voice assistant Beeb
The BBC has moved to beta testing for its new voice assistant, Beeb, with a new male voice aimed at distinguishing it from rivals such as Amazon’s Alexa.
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NewsMedia firms and suppliers join #BlackoutTuesday movement
Broadcasters, media firms and their suppliers were among a host of businesses and organisations that yesterday joined the #BlackoutTuesday action in tribute to George Floyd.
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NewsTiVo and Xperi form new company after merger completion
TiVo and Xperi have formed a new media technology and IP licensing company after they completed a $3 billion merger earlier this week.
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NewsKrishnendu Majumdar named new Bafta chair
Bafta has appointed television producer Krishnendu Majumdar as its new chair, making him the first person of colour to hold the prestigious role.
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NewsCoronavirus guidelines issued to UK post and VFX firms
UK post-production companies have been given a set of best-practice guidelines to help them return to their facilities during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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NewsUK productions given go ahead after publication of Covid-19 guidelines
The UK government has approved the return of TV and film productions after they were halted for months due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsBBC, Sky, BT Sport and Amazon to show Premier League games
Premier League football is set to return next month in a boost for UK broadcasters in a plan announced yesterday.
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NewsWeekly News Roundup: Disney+ in Japan and HBO Max Launch
25-29 May: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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NewsBBC launches Corona Bot to tackle Covid-19 questions
The BBC has launched a new online tool aimed at tackling questions about changes to the UK’s coronavirus restrictions.
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NewsEntries open for RTS Young Technologist of the Year Award 2020
The Royal Television Society (RTS) has launched the Young Technologist of the Year Award 2020.
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NewsEBU issues guidance for HDR, unveils media team promotions
The European Broadcasting Union has published new documents that aims to help media professionals deal with misunderstandings that arise frequently around video signals and how to handle HDR in video production.
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NewsEuro Media Group appoints new CTO
Euro Media Group has appointed Bevan Gibson to the role of chief technology officer.
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NewsApple TV Plus subscriber numbers and BAFTAs rearranged
18-22 May: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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NewsTikTok poaches Disney vet Mayer, prompting Mouse House reshuffle
TikTok has appointed Disney’s video streaming boss Kevin Mayer as its new CEO, prompting an executive reshuffle at the studio giant.
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NewsBBC launches Together platform for shared streaming during lockdown
The BBC has launched a new experimental platform that aims to allow viewers who are apart to watch and listen to video and audio content from iPlayer, Sounds, Bitesize, News and Sport at the same time.
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NewsUK broadcasters unveil pandemic production guidelines
UK broadcasters have partnered to establish a set of guidelines outlining how the industry can produce television content safely in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsIBC2020 cancelled due to Covid-19
IBC2020 cancelled amid coronavirus uncertainty and safety concerns Event was due to take place at the RAI in Amsterdam 11-14 September IBC CEO Michael Crimp: “IBC will continue to support the industry get back on track”
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NewsApple buys broadcast VR startup NextVR
Tech giant Apple has acquired virtual reality broadcast startup NextVR for an undisclosed fee.
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NewsSamsung and co back MPEG EVC & KKR buys ProSieben stake
11-15 May: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
