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ITV appoints Chief Data and AI Officer
UK broadcaster ITV has appointed Stefan Hoejmose as its new Group Chief Data and AI Officer, starting on 8 July.
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Hollywood crews agree tentative deal with US studios
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), the union representing Hollywood film and television crew, has agreed a tentative three-year deal with major studios that includes pay increases and protections against the use of AI.
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Access Industry launches screen lighting apprenticeship
UK apprenticeship training provider Access Industry has launched a new Screen Lighting Technician programme.
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UK’s M&E industry urged to participate in latest mental health survey
The UK’s Film and TV Charity has launched the latest version of its Looking Glass Survey to assess industry workers’ mental health and wellbeing.
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Royal Television Society celebrates 2024 Student Television Awards winners
Britain’s forum for TV and media content and educational charity The Royal Television Society (RTS), has announced the winners for the national RTS Student Television Awards 2024, sponsored by 4Skills – Channel 4’s nationwide training and development strategy.
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Freely streaming service strikes four more smart TV partnerships
Freely, the new streaming service backed by UK public service broadcasters, has struck partnership deals with four more smart TV brands.
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BBC Studios strikes factual partnership with France Télévisions
The BBC’s production and distribution division BBC Studios has agreed a new long-term partnership with French public service broadcaster France cto develop and co-produce factual content.
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Banijay Rights to launch animated Mr Bean FAST channel
Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of Banijay Entertainment, is to launch a dedicated Mr Bean: The Animated Series FAST channel, in a move that expands the iconic brand to free ad-supported services worldwide for the first time.
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Studiocanal TV appoints Head of Physical Production
Studiocanal has appointed Margaret Conway as Head of Physical Production for Studiocanal TV.
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Film London activities to generate £9.5bn investment boost for capital
An estimated £9.5bn of investment in London is expected to be generated over the next five years as a result of Film London’ support for film, TV and animation production, according to figures published by the organisation this week.
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NBCUniversal to send 27 creators To Olympic Games Paris 2024
NBC Universal is to send 27 social media creators to the Olympic Games Paris 2024 as part of an effort to reach sports fans of all generations.
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IBC2024: Innovation, talent and growth initiatives launched to drive global media industry
IBC2024 has unveiled a host of exciting new show features fuelling networking, learning, collaboration and business opportunities at this year’s event, which takes place in the RAI Amsterdam on 13th-16th September.
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Michael Eberhard elected chair of EBU’s Technical Committee
Michael Eberhard, CTO of German broadcaster ARD/SWR, has been elected Chair of the European Broadcasting Union’s (EBU) Technical Committee.
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Comprehensive Trade Show Marketing Support Service Launches for IBC Planning Season
Industry experts have collaborated to bring ‘The Trade Show Collective’ to IBC Exhibitors - a new service launched in time for the busy IBC trade show planning season.
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James Graham to deliver Edinburgh TV Festival’s MacTaggart lecture
British playwright and dramatist James Graham is to deliver the James MacTaggart Memorial Lecture, the flagship address of this year’s Edinburgh TV Festival.
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Framestore Company 3 hires Group CTO
Framestore Company 3 Group (FC3) has appointed its first Group Chief Technology Officer, Lincoln Wallen.
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SMPTE opens early registration for 2024 Media Technology Summit
The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) has opened early registration for its 2024 Media Technology Summit.
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People & Purpose - Episode 3: Calculating, reducing and improving your impact on biodiversity
IBC365 puts people front and centre in the latest series of video tutorials, exploring key topics and initiatives created to improve industry standards.
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Banijay UK Acquires Peaky Blinders indie Caryn Mandabach Productions
Banijay UK has acquired Caryn Mandabach Productions (CMP), producer of BAFTA-winning global hit drama series Peaky Blinders.
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Technicolor Group appoints Marc-Antoine d’Halluin as Chairman
Technicolor Group – the parent company of MPC, The Mill, Mikros Animation and Technicolor Games – has appointed Marc-Antoine d’Halluin as Chairman of its board of directors.