News – Page 6
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NewsPublisher Scholastic to acquire kids TV producer 9 Story Media
US publisher Scholastic has agreed to acquire Canada-based kids TV producer and distributor 9 Story Media Group for $186m.
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NewsGenAI to help streamers transform business models and minimise costs, finds report
Generative AI (GAI) is paving the way for more innovative streaming business models, according to the latest report from market research firm Parks Associates, in partnership with FPT Software.
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NewsJuliette Binoche unveiled as next European Film Academy President
French actress Juliette Binoche is set to succeed Polish filmmaker Agnieszka Holland as the new President of the European Film Academy.
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NewsFC Barcelona to launch free streaming platform Barça One
FC Barcelona is set to launch Barça One, a free worldwide streaming platform offering content based on the top-flight Spanish football club.
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NewsUnited Nations reports on threats to BBC News Persian journalists
A UN Fact-Finding Mission on Iran has reported on the threats faced by BBC News Persian journalists and their family members.
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NewsFremantle strikes deal with Rachel Weisz and Polly Stokes’ Astral Projection
Fremantle has signed a first look and development deal with Astral Projection, the production company from Academy Award winning actress Rachel Weisz and British executive producer Polly Stokes.
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NewsChannel 4 names Lucy Thomas as Chief Financial Officer
Channel 4 has appointed Lucy Thomas as Chief Financial Officer.
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NewsChristopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer takes home seven Oscars
Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer swept the 2024 Oscars, winning seven prizes including best picture.
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NewsBBC leads nominations for 2024 RTS Programme Awards
The Royal Television Society (RTS) has unveiled the nominations for its RTS Programme Awards 2024, in partnership with Cast & Crew.
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NewsSTV boss Simon Pitts named CEO of media group Global
UK media and entertainment group Global has appointed Simon Pitts as its next CEO.
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NewsUK M&E industry welcomes Budget support for business but says that more must be done to support workers
The UK industry has welcomed measures announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt in this week’s Budget to support independent filmmakers, studios and VFX houses.
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NewsNikon acquires RED digital cinema cameras
Nikon Corporation is set to acquire digital cinema camera developer RED, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nikon.
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NewsDisney agrees $8.5bn deal to merge Indian media assets with Reliance Industries
Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries and Disney are to combine their Indian TV and streaming businesses.
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NewsChannel 4 to cut back Hollyoaks episodes
UK broadcaster Channel 4 is to cut the number of weekly episodes of its long-running soap Hollyoaks from five to three from September 2024.
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NewsGermany’s Leonine Studios launches documentary division
Leading German producer and distributor Leonine Studios is expanding its production division with the launch of new label Leonine Documentaries, headed by Jochen Koestler.
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NewsRecord 160 countries set to cover Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
A record number of broadcasters from around the world are set to cover the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
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NewsBBC Studios buys ITV’s stake in BritBox International
BBC Studios is taking full ownership of streaming service BritBox International, acquiring ITV’s 50% share for £255m.
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NewsBectu calls for government intervention amid “shocking work drought” in film and TV
UK union Bectu says the country’s film and TV industry is experiencing a “shocking work drought” and that freelance workers are bearing the brunt.
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NewsWarner Bros Discovery, Paramount Global halt merger talks – report
Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has halted merger talks with Paramount Global, according to media reports.
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NewsBad Wolf strikes £4m deal with Welsh government
Cardiff-based production company Bad Wolf and the Welsh Government have agreed a funding deal that will ensure a slate of high-end TV dramas will be made in Wales over the next four years.
