All articles by Staff writer – Page 6
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NewsCinelab appoints Steve Milne as Vice-Chairman
Cinelab Film & Digital has appointed former Molinare CEO Steve Milne as Vice-Chairman.
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NewsUS streaming revenue to overtake pay TV in 2024
Total revenues from streaming will overtake revenues from pay TV subscriptions in the US market for the first time in the third quarter of 2024, according to research from Ampere Analysis.
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NewsWarner Bros Discovery posts 4% revenue fall in 2023
Full-year revenues at US studio Warner Bros Discovery declined by 4% to $41.3bn in 2023.
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NewsCanal+ increases stake in Asian streamer Viu to 30%
France’s Canal+ Group has increased its stake in Asian streaming platform Viu to 30%.
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NewsGermany’s ProSiebenSat.1 and RTL Deutschland join forces in advertising technology
Leading German media groups ProSiebenSat.1 (P7S1) and RTL Deutschland are joining forces in advertising technology (adtech).
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NewsReef founder Richard Farmbrough launches Somersault Studio with Owen Rodd
Former Reef Television CEO Richard Farmbrough has joined forces with Executive Producer Owen Rodd to create Somersault Studio, a new indie with bases in London and Cardiff.
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NewsEMG / Gravity Media unveils executive leadership team
Broadcast technology and production specialist EMG / Gravity Media has announced its key executive leadership team positions following last month’s news of the group’s merger.
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NewsFremantle to acquire Asacha Media Group
Fremantle has entered a conditional purchase agreement to acquire global production studio Asacha Media Group and its portfolio of labels based in France, Italy and the United Kingdom.
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NewsNetflix predicted to lose Arabic streaming leadership to Shahid VIP
Netflix is predicted to lose its SVOD market leadership in Arabic countries in the next five years, according to a report by Digital TV Research.
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NewsCinesite launches visualisation division
Cinesite has launched a new visualisation division which will expand its previs, virtual production, techvis and postvis services, and will align with its concept and pipeline departments.
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NewsRedBird IMI to acquire All3Media for £1.15bn
Investment group RedBird IMI has agreed to acquire production and distribution group All3Media from its joint owners, Warner Bros. Discovery and Liberty Global, for £1.15bn.
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NewsOppenheimer leads BAFTA winners
Oppenheimer was the biggest winner at this year’s BAFTAs, winning seven prizes including best film and best director for Christopher Nolan.
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NewsLise Heidal appointed President of NEP Broadcast Services Europe
NEP Group has appointed industry veteran Lise Heidal as President of NEP Broadcast Services Europe.
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NewsSpain’s RTVE launches streaming service across Europe
Spanish public broadcaster RTVE has launched its international streaming service rtveplay+ in Europe.
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NewsIMG appoints James Clement as SVP Tech & Operations for studios business
Sport, events and representation business IMG has appointed James Clement as Senior Vice President, Tech & Operations for its studios business.
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NewsParamount Global lays off around 800 staff
Paramount Global is laying off 800 staff, or about 3% of its workforce, according to multiple media reports.
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NewsEight-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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NewsBBC announces plans for new digital radio stations
The BBC has announced plans for digital station extensions of BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 3.
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NewsAfrica to add nine million SVOD subscriptions
Sub-Saharan Africa will have 16 million paying SVOD subscriptions by 2029, up from seven million at the end of 2023, according to research by Digital TV Research.
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NewsCanal+ increases stake in Nordic streamer Viaplay
French pay TV operator Canal+ increased its stake in Nordic streamer Viaplay to 29.33%.
