All articles by Staff writer – Page 36
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NewsDisney to cut 7,000 jobs and make $5.5 billion in savings
The Walt Disney Company is to cut 7,000 jobs and make $5.5 billion in savings as part of a major restructure to trim costs and return power to creative executives.
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NewsMBC Studios appoints Christina Wayne as managing director
Middle East broadcasting group MBC has appointed Christina Wayne as the new managing director of its production arm, MBC Studios.
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NewsBanijay appoints head of M&A as it seeks further acquisitions
International producer and distributor Banijay has appointed Stéphane Préfol as head of mergers and acquisitions.
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NewsMediawan teams with Entourage Ventures for €100m TV series investment fund
France-based Mediawan Group and TV has teamed up with TV and film financier Entourage Ventures on a €100 million co-investment deal for the financing of TV series.
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NewsAnton hires Desai and Doole to drive TV production expansion
London-based production and financing outfit Anton has hired Fremantle alumni Sangeeta Desai and Sarah Doole to launch a fully-fledged TV production arm.
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NewsUK film and high-end TV production hits record £6.27 billion
UK film and high-end TV (HETV) production hit a record £6.27 billion in 2022, £1.83 billion higher than for the pre-pandemic year of 2019, according to the latest figures from the BFI’s Research and Statistics Unit.
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NewsRuth Berry to lead both ITV Studios global commercial divisions
ITV Studios is merging its global distribution and global entertainment teams under a single leadership team, led by Ruth Berry, currently Managing Director, Global Distribution.
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NewsDutch competition authority blocks merger of RTL Nederland and Talpa Network
The Dutch competition authority ACM has blocked the proposed merger of RTL Nederland and Talpa Network, the TV group controlled The Voice creator John de Mol.
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NewsAustralia set to introduce local content quotas for streamers
Major streaming platforms such as Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video will be obliged to make more Australian programming from 2024.
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NewsAria Studios opens in North Wales
Aria Studios, a 20,000 square foot facility, has officially launched in Anglesey in North Wales.
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NewsThames MD Amelia Brown to depart after 20 years
Thames managing director Amelia Brown is to leave the Britain’s Got Talent and Too Hot To Handle producer after 20 years to set up her own production company.
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NewsEditorial Director Chris Shaw to leave ITN
ITN Editorial Director Chris Shaw has announced he will be leaving the company after 25 years.
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NewsHBO Europe content chief Antony Root to retire
HBO Max’s European content chief Antony Root is to retire from his role at Warner Bros. Discovery at the end of March 2023.
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NewsBanijay Benelux acquires majority stake in Belgian scripted producer jonnydepony
Banijay Benelux is to further expand its scripted activities in Belgium through a majority stake in scripted production company jonnydepony.
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NewsInvestigation launched into appointment process of BBC chairman
The process of appointing BBC chairman Richard Sharp is to be investigated following reports he helped Boris Johnson secure a loan.
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NewsReed Hastings steps down as Netflix CEO
Reed Hastings is stepping down from his role as co-chief executive of Netflix.
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NewsFremantle announces European leadership team
Fremantle has unveiled a new European leadership team, with the creation of new CEO roles for both Northern Europe and Southern Europe.
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NewsWhisper to produce Wimbledon world feed
Whisper has been appointed as Wimbledon Broadcast Services (WBS) production partner for The Championships 2023 and 2024.
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NewsHBO Max unveils first price rise
Warner Bros Discovery is raising the monthly cost of HBO Max for the first time since the streaming service was launched in 2020.
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NewsWorld Cup boosts launch of streamer ITVX
The World Cup helped ITV’s relaunched streaming service, ITVX, achieve a strong debut month.
