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Paramount has signed a seven-year media rights agreement with sports and entertainment company TKO to become the exclusive home of all Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) events in the US.

German broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE’s executive and supervisory boards have formally recommended shareholders to accept a new takeover offer from MFE‑MediaForEurope, the European media group controlled by the family of former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.

Munich-based camera manufacturer Arri Group is considering options including a full or partial sale of its business, according to a Bloomberg report.

Skydance Media and Paramount Global have completed their long-planned $8.4bn merger.

IBC2025 has announced the latest speakers in its IBC2025 Conference line-up, bringing together global disruptors and long-established leaders from across the media, entertainment and technology landscape.

US automation specialist Enco has updated its Qimera Virtual Production Studio with new features that improve workflow capabilities for the rendering, visualisation and automation of AR/VR/XR graphics and live data.

The IBC Talent Programme returns to IBC2025 on 12 September with a wide range of sessions and speakers covering everything from mentoring and career pathways to practical skills, diversity and inclusion.

NEP Connect has strengthened its leadership team with two key appointments. Part of NEP Europe, NEP Connect delivers connectivity solutions for broadcast, live events, and corporate clients.

Phantom Digital Effects is to acquire leading European VFX studios Milk Visual Effects and Lola Post.

London-based visual effects studio Glassworks VFX is to close after nearly three decades in business.