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NewsIndustry orgs and TV vendors back UHD Alliance’s Filmmaker Mode
CES 2020: The UHD Alliance has received backing for its Filmmaker Mode standard from a number of industry organisations and new vendors.
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NewsViacomCBS takes a Byte out of in-car entertainment market
ViacomCBS has partnered with electric vehicle startup Byton to bring content to its new range of M—Byte electric crossover cars which are due to launch later this year.
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NewsGolden Globes: The full list of winners
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and 1917 were among the winners at last night’s Golden Globes, both picking up awards in the best motion picture category.
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NewsSamsung and 8K Association launch TV certification scheme
Samsung Electronics has partnered with the 8K Association to launch an 8K TV certification scheme.
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NewsFrance hits Google with $167M fine for online advertising breach
The French competition watchdog has fined Google $167 million for abusing its power over the treatment of advertisers and its “opaque” business practices.
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NewsBritBox adds distribution partners
ITV and BBC streaming service BritBox is now available on Chromecast as well as Panasonic and Vestel televisions.
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NewsGoogle buys game developer & NENT inks NBCUniversal content deal
16-20 Dec: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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NewsAudiotonix acquired by private equity firm
Private equity firm Ardian has bought a majority stake in Audiotonix, the professional audio mixing console group which includes brands such as Calrec and Allen & Heath.
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NewsApple, Google & Amazon “Chip” away at smart home standard
Amazon, Apple, Google and the Zigbee Alliance have partnered to develop an open standard for connecting smart home devices.
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NewsTiVo merges with tech firm Xperi in $3bn deal
TiVo is combining with Xperi to create “one of the industry’s largest” consumer and entertainment technology and intellectual property licensing businesses.
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NewsLionsgate strikes content deal with Airtel
India’s Bharti Airtel has inked a deal with Lionsgate and Starzplay to launch Lionsgate Play in India under a new strategic alliance.
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NewsNew Zealand delays decision over PSB merger
A decision over the future of public service broadcasting in New Zealand has been delayed as a number of Cabinet ministers requested more detail on proposals to merge RNZ and TVNZ.
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NewsUK TV licence fee could be overhauled under Boris Johnson
The UK government is looking at decriminalising the non-payment of TV licences, a move which would potentially hit BBC funding hard.
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NewsCanal+ inks French distribution deal with Disney+
Canal+ has struck a deal to become the exclusive distribution partner in France for Disney’s new streaming platform.
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NewsFoxtel signs multi-year content deal with Discovery
Australian pay-TV operator Foxtel has signed a multi-year agreement with US factual giant Discovery to bring its premium content down under.
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NewsHulu trials ad insertion for binge viewers
Streaming video platform Hulu has begun to test run commercials targeted at viewers who binge-watching series, inserting ad breaks into the service.
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NewsIBC2020 looks to innovation with new initiatives
IBC calls for submissions for Accelerator Media Innovation programme Accelerators fast-track collaboration and innovation in media tech Innovation will be key theme across 2020 conference, with Technical Paper entries to open in 2020
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NewsAustralian government greenlights FAANG regulation
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s recommendations to regulate and address the impact of digital platforms like Facebook and Google has been welcomed by the Government.
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NewsAmazon scores Champions League rights & Comcast to spend $2bn on Peacock service
9-13 Dec: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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NewsComcast and NuEyes partner on accessibility for visually impaired
Comcast has partnered with wearable technology startup NuEyes to bring entertainment viewing experiences to visually impaired customers through NuEyes virtual reality technology.
