All articles by James Pearce – Page 5
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NewsWeekly News Roundup: Amazon’s Premier League coverage and Barcelona’s new OTT
1-7 June: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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NewsBBC begins beta testing on voice assistant Beeb
The BBC has moved to beta testing for its new voice assistant, Beeb, with a new male voice aimed at distinguishing it from rivals such as Amazon’s Alexa.
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NewsTiVo and Xperi form new company after merger completion
TiVo and Xperi have formed a new media technology and IP licensing company after they completed a $3 billion merger earlier this week.
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Industry Trends365 Playlist: Sport
As global sports begin tentative steps to restart following the coronavirus lockdown, IBC365 looks at some of the innovations in sports over recent years.
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NewsKrishnendu Majumdar named new Bafta chair
Bafta has appointed television producer Krishnendu Majumdar as its new chair, making him the first person of colour to hold the prestigious role.
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Thought LeadershipThe year of the OTT comes good, but still challenges ahead for SVODs
Amid the coronavirus lockdown, OTT services are experiencing boom. But even as more people switch to VOD platforms, there are challenges ahead for the industry, writes IBC365 deputy editor James Pearce.
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NewsUK productions given go ahead after publication of Covid-19 guidelines
The UK government has approved the return of TV and film productions after they were halted for months due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsBBC, Sky, BT Sport and Amazon to show Premier League games
Premier League football is set to return next month in a boost for UK broadcasters in a plan announced yesterday.
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Industry TrendsIndustry moves: Deltatre, Disney and Euro Media Group
IBC365’s update on company appointments, resignations and restructures across the content and broadcast industry.
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NewsWeekly News Roundup: Disney+ in Japan and HBO Max Launch
25-29 May: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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NewsBBC launches Corona Bot to tackle Covid-19 questions
The BBC has launched a new online tool aimed at tackling questions about changes to the UK’s coronavirus restrictions.
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NewsEntries open for RTS Young Technologist of the Year Award 2020
The Royal Television Society (RTS) has launched the Young Technologist of the Year Award 2020.
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NewsEBU issues guidance for HDR, unveils media team promotions
The European Broadcasting Union has published new documents that aims to help media professionals deal with misunderstandings that arise frequently around video signals and how to handle HDR in video production.
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Industry Trends365 Playlist: OTT
2020 may be the year of the OTT, but despite new launches, the market remains challenging for content providers. As part of our OTT week, IBC365 rounds up features and interviews on the OTT market.
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NewsApple TV Plus subscriber numbers and BAFTAs rearranged
18-22 May: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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Industry TrendsEarnings review: Disney, ITV, WarnerMedia count cost of coronavirus
IBC365 recounts the standout company results in the media and broadcast industry.
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NewsTikTok poaches Disney vet Mayer, prompting Mouse House reshuffle
TikTok has appointed Disney’s video streaming boss Kevin Mayer as its new CEO, prompting an executive reshuffle at the studio giant.
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NewsBBC launches Together platform for shared streaming during lockdown
The BBC has launched a new experimental platform that aims to allow viewers who are apart to watch and listen to video and audio content from iPlayer, Sounds, Bitesize, News and Sport at the same time.
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NewsUK broadcasters unveil pandemic production guidelines
UK broadcasters have partnered to establish a set of guidelines outlining how the industry can produce television content safely in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsApple buys broadcast VR startup NextVR
Tech giant Apple has acquired virtual reality broadcast startup NextVR for an undisclosed fee.
