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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.

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.

FC Barcelona is set to launch Barça One, a free worldwide streaming platform offering content based on the top-flight Spanish football club.

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.

UK broadcaster Channel 4 is to cut the number of weekly episodes of its long-running soap Hollyoaks from five to three from September 2024.

The BBC has announced plans for digital station extensions of BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 3.

The Walt Disney Company is investing $1.5bn to acquire an equity stake in Epic Games.

FOX, Warner Bros. Discovery and ESPN, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, will launch a new sports streaming joint venture (JV) this autumn, combining the companies’ portfolios of sports networks, certain direct-to-consumer (DTC) sports services and sports rights.

European production and distribution group Newen Studios is expanding its German footprint with the majority acquisition of Gryphon producer Dog Haus and the launch of Spark Studios to bundle its German activities.

BIMM Group, which owns BIMM University, has acquired the MetFilm School.