News – Page 14
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NewsAndrew Morrissey, Michael Parke Launch BBC Studios Label River Pictures
BBC Studios has announced the creation of a new scripted production label called River Pictures.
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NewsUS Actors’ Union Reaches ‘Tentative Deal’ with Hollywood Studios
US actors’ union SAG-AFTRA has struck a “tentative deal” with Hollywood studios to end their long-running strike.
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NewsRise Awards: Shining the Spotlight on Gender Diversity in Media
Outstanding and inspirational women in media and technology roles were celebrated this week at the London award show hosted by Rise, the not-for-profit advocacy group for gender diversity in the media technology sector. The awards recognise notable achievements from female talent across the M&E industry, including a Special Recognition Award, ...
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NewsDisney to Complete Hulu Takeover
The Walt Disney Company is to acquire the 33% stake in Hulu held by Comcast, completing its takeover of the streaming service.
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NewsFilm and TV Charity Launches Financial Survey at Time of ‘Unprecedented Need’
The UK’s Film and TV Charity has called on industry workers to participate in its latest financial survey at time of “unprecedented need” in the sector.
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NewsITV Academy Launches Sport Traineeship in Memory of Former Technical Director Roger Pearce
The ITV Academy, in partnership with Creative Access, has launched a new traineeship in memory of ITV Sport Technical Director, Roger Pearce, who died last year.
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NewsNetflix Ad Tier Hits 15m Monthly Users
Netflix says it has reached 15 million global monthly active users for its cheaper, ad-supported tier.
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NewsParamount to Combine My5 and Pluto TV Platforms in UK
Paramount is to combine Channel 5’s broadcast video-on-demand (BVOD) service My5 with its FAST service Pluto TV in the UK in 2024.
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NewsIan Moffitt to join IMG as SVP of Business Development for studios
Sports production, events and representation company IMG has appointed Ian Moffitt as Senior Vice President of Business Development for its studios business.
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NewsBBC World Service announces Emergency Radio Service for Gaza
BBC News Arabic is launching an Emergency Radio Service for Gaza in response to the conflict in the region.
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NewsBanijay acquires UK drama indie The Forge
Banijay UK has acquired leading scripted independent producer The Forge, whose TV drama credits include Marriage, Help and Becoming Elizabeth.
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NewsNorth Road Company hires Amy Israel as head of TV
Peter Chernin’s US-based studio The North Road Company has hired Amy Israel in the role of President of television.
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NewsGB News signs former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is joining GB News as a presenter, programme maker and commentator.
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NewsDavid Flynn launches Plegazoid studio with South Shore
Former Youngest Media founder David Flynn has launched new studio Plegazoid.
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NewsWe Are Parable unveils 2023 mentoring and training participants
We Are Parable, returning partner Channel 4 and new sponsor Sony Pictures Television, have unveiled the latest cohort to join Momentum, the six month mentoring and training programme for Black filmmakers and content creators around the UK.
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NewsBBC head of news channels Jess Brammar joins BBC content division
The BBC has named head of news channels Jess Brammar as an editorial executive for the BBC content division.
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NewsBanijay UK Invests in Sir Lenny Henry and Jon Sen’s Indie Esmerelda
Banijay UK has invested in Esmerelda, the new production venture from actor, comedian and writer Sir Lenny Henry.
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NewsDisney to Sell India Operation to Rival Reliance Industries - Reports
Disney is reportedly set to sell its India operations to local rival Reliance Industries which is controlled by billionaire businessman Mukesh Ambani.
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NewsApple TV+ Hikes Streaming Prices
Apple TV+ has become the latest streaming service to raise its the subscription price.
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NewsKatharina Frömsdorf Appointed CEO of German Streamer Joyn
Katharina Frömsdorf has been named CEO of German streamer Joyn.
