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Warner Bros. Discovery to launch Max streamer in Europe from May
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is to launch its streaming service Max in its first European countries on 21 May.
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Cohort announced for ScreenCraft Works cross-border mentoring programme
ScreenCraft Works, a global community for under-represented film and TV professionals, has unveiled the cohort for its fourth cross-border mentoring programme.
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Pinewood opens expansion of Shepperton Studios
Pinewood has officially opened the expansion at Shepperton Studios, Surrey with Amazon MGM Studios and Netflix occupying the new sound stages.
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BBC Studios Productions Australia acquires Werner Film Productions
BBC Studios Productions Australia has acquired Australian drama series producer Werner Film Productions.
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France’s Altice sells media unit for €1.55bn
French shipping billionaire Rodolphe Saade is to buy France’s leading rolling news service BFM TV from Patrick Drahi’s Altice group.
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Robert Schildhouse appointed to leadership role at BritBox International
Robert Schildhouse has been promoted to the expanded role of President of BritBox North America, and General Manager of BritBox International based in New York.
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Pete Distad named CEO of Fox, ESPN and Warner Bros. Discovery sports streamer
Former Apple and Hulu executive Pete Distad has been named CEO of the joint venture sports streaming service that will be launched this autumn in the US by ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery.
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Omar Sy, Louis Leterrier and Thomas Benski launch Carrousel Studios
Lupin star Omar Sy, Fast X director Louis Leterrier and former Pulse Films CEO Thomas Benski have launched European studio and media company Carrousel Studios.
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US House passes bill that could ban or force sale of TikTok
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that could lead to social media platform TikTok being banned in the United States.
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Pact issues generative AI principles and guidance
UK producers’ organisation Pact has issued a list of principles and guidance for its members on the implications of using generative AI for TV and film projects.
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Publisher Scholastic to acquire kids TV producer 9 Story Media
US publisher Scholastic has agreed to acquire Canada-based kids TV producer and distributor 9 Story Media Group for $186m.
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GenAI to help streamers transform business models and minimise costs, finds report
Generative AI (GAI) is paving the way for more innovative streaming business models, according to the latest report from market research firm Parks Associates, in partnership with FPT Software.
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Juliette Binoche unveiled as next European Film Academy President
French actress Juliette Binoche is set to succeed Polish filmmaker Agnieszka Holland as the new President of the European Film Academy.
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FC Barcelona to launch free streaming platform Barça One
FC Barcelona is set to launch Barça One, a free worldwide streaming platform offering content based on the top-flight Spanish football club.
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United Nations reports on threats to BBC News Persian journalists
A UN Fact-Finding Mission on Iran has reported on the threats faced by BBC News Persian journalists and their family members.
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Fremantle strikes deal with Rachel Weisz and Polly Stokes’ Astral Projection
Fremantle has signed a first look and development deal with Astral Projection, the production company from Academy Award winning actress Rachel Weisz and British executive producer Polly Stokes.
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Channel 4 names Lucy Thomas as Chief Financial Officer
Channel 4 has appointed Lucy Thomas as Chief Financial Officer.
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Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer takes home seven Oscars
Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer swept the 2024 Oscars, winning seven prizes including best picture.
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BBC leads nominations for 2024 RTS Programme Awards
The Royal Television Society (RTS) has unveiled the nominations for its RTS Programme Awards 2024, in partnership with Cast & Crew.
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STV boss Simon Pitts named CEO of media group Global
UK media and entertainment group Global has appointed Simon Pitts as its next CEO.