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Eight-hour day is possible in film and TV production – report
Flexible working experts Timewise and union Bectu Vision have released an in-depth feasibility study that assesses the financial implications of a shorter working day for scripted drama production.
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Sky promotes Cécile Frot-Coutaz to lead studios and content teams
Sky is bringing together all of its non-sports content teams in the UK and Ireland under one leadership structure, led by Cécile Frot-Coutaz.
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MetFilm School acquired by BIMM Group
BIMM Group, which owns BIMM University, has acquired the MetFilm School.
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Freely streaming service sets Q2 launch date, reveals user interface
New streaming service Freely, backed by the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5, will launch in the second quarter of 2024.
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Sky to cut 1,000 jobs amid shift from satellite services
Sky is to cut around 1,000 jobs, about 4% of its workforce in the UK and Ireland, this year. The bulk of the job losses will reportedly come from its engineer teams and consultations have begun.
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STV Studios becomes majority shareholder in Two Cities Television
STV Studios has increased its 25% equity stake in the high-end drama production company Two Cities Television to a majority holding of 51%.
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Paramount Global to reduce workforce and international content
Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish has outlined plans to cut the entertainment company’s workforce and to reduce the amount of international original programming it produces.
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Channel 4 to cut 200 jobs and move out of London HQ
Channel 4 has unveiled a five-year strategy to reshape the organisation which will involve reducing its headcount by 18% and moving out of its Horseferry Road HQ.
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Sky UK and Ireland CEO Stephen van Rooyen to step down
Stephen van Rooyen, Sky UK and Ireland CEO and Group CCO, is to step down at the end of February.
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Jay Hunt appointed as Chair of the BFI
Jay Hunt has been appointed as the Chair of the British Film Institute (BFI).
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Amazon to cut hundreds of jobs at Prime Video and MGM Studios
Amazon is planning to cut several hundred jobs across its Prime Video and MGM Studios divisions.
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Paul Evans joins Directors UK from Bectu
Directors UK has made two new appointments to spearhead its push for better working conditions and protection for members, with Paul Evans joining as Head of Industry Relations, and Niall Stewart as Public Affairs and Policy Manager.
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DPP appoints Head of Member Engagement
Jess Goode has been appointed as the new Head of Member Engagement for the DPP.
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C4 board still not representative of desired levels of diversity, says chair
Following the appointment of five new non-executive directors to the Board of Channel 4 Television Corporation, Sir Ian Cheshire, Chair of the Channel 4 Board, was keen to clarify that while the appointments improve inclusivity on the board, they “do not yet meet the levels of representation throughout the rest ...
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Industry Trends
Vendor predictions for 2024: AI, CTV, FAST and Niche Sports
It’s no surprise that uses of AI are top of the agenda for media organisations in the next 12 months but so too is a drive to enhanced monetisation over Connected TV, mining niche sports, warnings of job ‘replacements’ and, notably, fewer calls for sustainability. Here are a selection of ...
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Vivendi Explores Spinning Off Canal+, Havas and Lagardere
French media giant Vivendi says it is exploring splitting up the company into several entities with each listed on the stock market.
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Warner Bros. Discovery and Movistar Plus+ Strike Partnership Deal in Spain
Spanish streamer Movistar Plus+ and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) have extended their partnership to bring content from WBD’s portfolio of entertainment, sports, films and news to Movistar Plus+ customers in Spain.
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RTL Group to Sell Dutch TV and Streaming Division to DPG Media
RTL Group has agreed to sell its Dutch subsidiary RTL Nederland to DPG Media for €1.1 billion.
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RedBird IMI Reportedly in Talks to Acquire All3Media
Investment group RedBird IMI is reportedly in advanced talks to buy UK-based production group All3Media in a deal worth in the region of £1 billion.
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Vice Media Group Co-CEO Hozefa Lokhandwala Steps Down
Hozefa Lokhandwala is to step down as co-CEO of Vice Media Group.