All articles by Staff writer – Page 5
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NewsFrench VFX house The Yard launches London studio
French visual effects house Yard has expanded to the UK and opened a new studio in London.
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NewsChannel 4, Aardman join consortium to explore AI-driven storytelling
A new consortium involving Channel 4 and Aardman Animations is exploring how AI could support under-represented content creators and established producers to enhance storytelling in film and television.
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NewsGlobecast Extends with Al Jazeera Media Network partnership to enhance global distribution services
Al Jazeera Media Network (AJMN) and Globecast have announced the successful launch of a comprehensive new global distribution solution of the AJMN suit of channels on multiple delivery platforms.
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NewsBBC iPlayer is “fastest growing VOD platform in the UK”
Viewing growth for VOD platform BBC iPlayer is up 20% so far this year, outstripping its competitors across all audiences, according to the BBC.
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NewsFremantle UK merges production labels Thames and Talkback
Fremantle UK is to re-merge its labels Thames and Talkback into one single entertainment company, TalkbackThames.
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NewsPluto TV adds news channels to FAST offering
Pluto TV is launching a string of FAST channels dedicated to global and local news coverage across multiple international markets.
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NewsFilm and TV is “turning a corner” as Production Guild of Great Britain names winners
Producer David Heyman received the prize for Contribution to the Industry at the Production Guild of Great Britain 2024 Awards, held on 14 September.
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NewsShogun leads Emmy award winners
FX’s Japanese historical drama Shogun won the prestigious best drama trophy at Sunday’s Emmy Awards, with other big wins for FX’s The Bear, HBO/Max’s Hacks and Netflix’s Baby Reindeer.
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NewsIBC2024 sees growth across the board as AI takes centre stage
IBC2024 has announced that 45,085 visitors from 170 countries converged on the RAI Amsterdam on 13-16 September, bringing together the global media, entertainment and technology community to connect, showcase and discover innovations, tackle pressing industry challenges, and explore new opportunities.
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NewsIBC2024 Live Blog: All the news, launches and insight from the RAI Amsterdam
All the biggest announcements from Europe’s big broadcast, media and entertainment show (13-16 September).
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NewsEyes on Roku and Samsung as Omdia report vast growth in Connected TV and FAST
Tech market analysts Omdia reveal their latest findings that show a significant shift in the connected TV (CTV) market with hardware manufacturers increasingly capitalising on platform revenues rather than hardware sales. Companies such as Roku and Vizio are even accepting losses on hardware to focus on more lucrative revenue streams ...
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NewsDavid Grindle to step down as SMPTE executive director
David Grindle is to conclude his term as Executive Director of The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) on October 18.
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NewsUK production sector revenues fall by nearly £400m
Total UK television production sector revenues fell by £392m (8.4%) to £3.61bn in 2023, according to producers alliance Pact’s annual Census.
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NewsContent providers have dim view of tech vendors’ security attitudes - DPP research
Broadcasters and content providers have an incredibly dim view of the cyber security posture of media technology vendors according to a DPP report titled ‘The State of Media Technology Security 2024.’
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NewsFormer BBC Studios CEO to become first Chair of BAFTA albert
Former CEO of BBC Studios Productions Ralph Lee has been appointed as BAFTA albert’s first Chair. This newly created voluntary non-executive role is part of a new governance structure established following an organisational review completed in 2023.
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NewsTrew Audio acquires Pinknoise Systems
Audio sales and services specialist Trew Audio has announced the acquisition of professional audio supplier Pinknoise Systems.
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NewsSCTE Launches New mobile App
Telecoms and broadband professionals who are members of The Society for Broadband Professionals (SCTE) will have access to a new user-focused mobile app which makes accessibility of information from the society easier than ever.
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NewsTributes paid to former RTS CEO Simon Albury
Former Royal Television Society (RTS) Chief Executive, diversity campaigner and producer Simon Albury has passed away at the age of 80.
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NewsBanijay Kids & Family acquires French production company Procidis
Banijay Kids & Family has acquired French production company Procidis, creator of the edutaining saga Once Upon a Time… and its umbrella brand, Hello Maestro.
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NewsLarry Ellison to become controlling Paramount shareholder
Tech billionaire Larry Ellison will become the controlling shareholder of Paramount Global when it is acquired by his son David’s Skydance Media, according to a filing with the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
