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NewsAvid acquired by private equity firm STG for $1.4 billion
Private equity firm Symphony Technology Group (STG) has agreed to acquire Avid Technology in an all-cash transaction valuing Avid at approximately $1.4 billion, inclusive of debt.
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NewsProduction Guild of Great Britain names Pulse Films’ Bianca Gavin as Chair
The Production Guild of Great Britain (PGGB) has appointed Bianca Gavin as its new Chair, replacing Alex Boden who steps down after four years in the role.
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NewsRTS Young Technologist of the Year Award 2023 Revealed - Young Talent Celebrated
The Royal Television Society (RTS) have announced their Young Technologist of the Year Award and Award for Excellence in Technology, recognising new talent in audio postproduction and cloud-based remote broadcasting.
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NewsBT Group Names Allison Kirkby as Chief Executive
BT Group has appointed Allison Kirkby as its next Chief Executive. She will take over from Philip Jansen around the end of January 2024 at the latest.
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NewsThe Film and TV Charity Appoints Marcus Ryder as CEO
Marcus Ryder has been appointed as CEO of the UK’s Film and TV Charity.
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NewsBAFTA Unveils Film and TV Committee Chairs
BAFTA has elected Hilary Rosen as chair of its Television Commission and has re-elected Anna Higgs as chair of its Film Committee and Television Committees.
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NewsPact Appoints Ross Lewis as Head of International and Projects
Pact has appointed Ross Lewis as its Head of International and Projects.
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NewsDCMS Sets up Inquiry into Film and High-end TV Industry
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee is to examine the current challenges faced by the British film and high-end television industry.
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NewsMark Smith Appointed as Chair of the IBC Council
IBC has appointed Mark Smith as Chair of the IBC Council, a long-established advisory group drawn from senior media and entertainment (M&E) executives. Smith will lead IBC Council in advising on key strategic issues as the show continues to evolve.
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NewsCanal+ Acquires Stake in Nordic Streamer Viaplay
France’s Canal+ Group has acquired a 12% stake in embattled Nordic streamer Viaplay Group.
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NewsFilm and TV Industry Set for Disruption due to Actors’ Union Strike
The entertainment industry is preparing for major disruption after Hollywood actors’ union SAG-AFTRA approved strike action last week.
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NewsIBC2023 Social Impact Awards: Shortlist Highlights Innovation and Groundbreaking Social Projects
Transformational technologies that are taking the industry in new directions, such as software and services and also equality and sustainability initiatives are both key areas for the IBC Innovation and Social Impact Awards shortlist.
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NewsFremantle Promotes Seb Shorr to Drama and Film COO
Seb Shorr has been promoted to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer for Fremantle’s drama and film business.
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NewsBerlusconi Leaves Control of Media Empire to Two Eldest Children
Silvio Berlusconi left control of his media empire to his two eldest children, Marina and Pier Silvio, according to his will.
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NewsSeetha Kumar to Step Down as CEO of ScreenSkills
Seetha Kumar, chief executive of ScreenSkills, the UK industry-led skills body for the screen industries, is to step down at the end of December 2023.
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NewsLouis Theroux to Deliver Edinburgh TV Festival’s 2023 MacTaggart Lecture
Broadcaster, author and podcaster Louis Theroux is to deliver this year’s James MacTaggart Memorial Lecture, the flagship address of the Edinburgh TV Festival.
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NewsSky Deutschland Retreats from Commissioning Scripted Originals
Sky Deutschland is pulling out of commissioning scripted originals from 2024.
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NewsHollywood Writers’ Strike: Directors Agree New Deal
The Directors Guild of America (DGA) membership has voted by a large margin to agree a three-year deal with major studios and streamers, averting the possibility of another stoppage in Hollywood to add to the difficulties caused by the writers’ strike.
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NewsSky Showtime Makes Senior Hires from Disney, Netflix and HBO Max
European streamer Sky Showtime has made a number of senior appointments, drafting in executives from Disney, Netflix and HBO Max.
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NewsITV Confirms Interest in Buying All3Media
UK broadcaster ITV has confirmed its interest in acquiring leading TV production group All3Media.
