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NewsBroadcasting leaders urge passing of Media Bill in Parliament
The leaders of nine top UK broadcasters have issued a statement urging the government to pass the Media Bill ahead of the UK General Election.
NewsStreaming platform Max goes live in 20 European countries
Warner Bros. Discovery has launched its enhanced streaming service Max in 20 countries across the Nordics, Iberia, and Central and Eastern Europe.
NewsComcast launches Peacock, Netflix and Apple TV+ bundle
Comcast is set to launch a streaming bundle combining its Peacock platform with Netflix and Apple TV+ for $15 per month in the US.
NewsGB News could face Ofcom punishment for breaking impartiality rules
UK broadcaster GB News could face sanctions from regulator Ofcom after a programme with Rishi Sunak broke broadcasting rules.
NewsMovie channels lead viewing on FAST services
Some 43% of all viewing on leading FAST service Pluto TV is attributed to its movie channels, according to new research from Omdia and PlumResearch.
NewsScarlett Johansson accuses OpenAI over chatbot voice
Actress Scarlett Johansson has accused artificial intelligence company OpenAI of allegedly creating a voice for its new ChatGPT system that sounds “eerily similar” to hers.
NewsChannel 4 trebles viewing of TV shows on YouTube
Channel 4 has reported a three-fold year-on-year increase in UK viewing of full episodes of TV shows on YouTube in the first quarter of 2024 and its made-for-social network Channel 4.0.
NewsScreenSkills pilots training passport
ScreenSkills is piloting a pan-industry training passport in partnership with BBC Studios, ITV Studios and Sky.
NewsDisney, Fox and Warner Bros Discovery name joint sports streamer Venu Sports
The sports streaming service set to be launched by Walt Disney’s ESPN, Warner Bros Discovery and Fox Corp is to be called Venu Sports.
NewsNetflix to launch in-house ad tech platform
Netflix will launch an in-house advertising technology platform by the end of 2025.
NewsRedBird IMI completes acquisition of All3Media for £1.15bn
Investment group RedBird IMI has completed its acquisition of production and distribution group All3Media from its joint owners, Warner Bros. Discovery and Liberty Global for £1.15bn.
NewsMost viewers spend more than six minutes searching for TV to watch
Nearly two in three viewers spend more than six minutes searching for something to watch on TV, with 51% stating that the difficulty in finding new content can get frustrating according to a new report.
NewsFilm and TV Charity launches Reel Impact programme
The UK-based Film and TV Charity has launched Reel Impact, a programme to support mid-senior level Black and Global Majority people working in film, TV, and cinema, as well as Black and Global Majority-led production companies and organisations.
NewsHappy Valley, Top Boy and The Sixth Commandment win big at BAFTA TV Awards
Happy Valley, Top Boy and The Sixth Commandment were the big winners at this year’s BAFTA TV Awards, taking home two prizes each.
NewsDisney+ readies first immersive Marvel project for Apple Vision Pro
Disney+ is making its first original for the Apple Vision Pro headset with an immersive version of its animated series What If…?.
NewsVirtual production studio Dimension makes senior hires
Virtual production studio Dimension has hired four senior team members — two new executive producers, a head of operations, and a creative director.
NewsSky to launch Sky Sports+
Sky is to launch Sky Sports+ this August, promising to deliver 50% more live sport to customers.
NewsDigital terrestrial TV at ‘tipping point’ warns Ofcom
UK regulator Ofcom has warned that changing audience habits and rising costs could force a ‘tipping point’ for digital terrestrial television (DTT) in the next decade.
NewsDisney and Warner Bros. Discovery partner for streaming bundle
Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery are to launch a streaming bundle in the US this summer that includes Disney+, Hulu and Max.
NewsFremantle UK appoints Joanna Rwama as COO & CFO
Fremantle UK has appointed Joanna Rwama as its new Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer.
