All Publish articles
-
NewsBroadcasting leaders urge passing of Media Bill in Parliament
The leaders of nine top UK broadcasters have issued a statement urging the government to pass the Media Bill ahead of the UK General Election.
-
NewsStreaming platform Max goes live in 20 European countries
Warner Bros. Discovery has launched its enhanced streaming service Max in 20 countries across the Nordics, Iberia, and Central and Eastern Europe.
-
Industry TrendsTraining models responsibly: AI and creator rights
Sony Music recently sent a letter to hundreds of AI companies demanding to know if they had used their music for training or scraping, and that this represented copyright infringement. While some AI developers are happy to embrace the current Wild West landscape of AI regulation, others have employed responsible ...
-
NewsGB News could face Ofcom punishment for breaking impartiality rules
UK broadcaster GB News could face sanctions from regulator Ofcom after a programme with Rishi Sunak broke broadcasting rules.
-
NewsFilm and TV Charity launches Reel Impact programme
The UK-based Film and TV Charity has launched Reel Impact, a programme to support mid-senior level Black and Global Majority people working in film, TV, and cinema, as well as Black and Global Majority-led production companies and organisations.
-
NewsIsrael shuts local offices of Al Jazeera
Israel has shut down the operations of the Al Jazeera television network in the country.
-
NewsRichard Johnston to step down as Chair of ScreenSkills
Richard Johnston, Chair of ScreenSkills, the skills body for the UK screen industries, is to step down at the end of April.
-
NewsChristopher Nolan, Emma Thomas to receive knighthood and damehood
Oscar-winning director Christopher Nolan is to receive a knighthood while his movie producer wife Emma Thomas is to receive a damehood.
-
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.
-
NewsCinelab appoints Steve Milne as Vice-Chairman
Cinelab Film & Digital has appointed former Molinare CEO Steve Milne as Vice-Chairman.
-
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.
-
Industry TrendsIBC365 Editorial calendar 2024
Throughout 2024, IBC will continue to provide the content and technology industry with insight into the important trends, issues and technology developments.
-
NewsBT Tower sold to MCR Hotels
MCR Hotels has secured the purchase of BT Tower for £275m. MCR plans to transform the iconic building into a hotel.
-
NewsLise Heidal appointed President of NEP Broadcast Services Europe
NEP Group has appointed industry veteran Lise Heidal as President of NEP Broadcast Services Europe.
-
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.
-
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.
-
NewsSky promotes Cécile Frot-Coutaz to lead studios and content teams
Sky is bringing together all of its non-sports content teams in the UK and Ireland under one leadership structure, led by Cécile Frot-Coutaz.
-
NewsMetFilm School acquired by BIMM Group
BIMM Group, which owns BIMM University, has acquired the MetFilm School.
-
NewsFreely streaming service sets Q2 launch date, reveals user interface
New streaming service Freely, backed by the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5, will launch in the second quarter of 2024.
-
NewsSky to cut 1,000 jobs amid shift from satellite services
Sky is to cut around 1,000 jobs, about 4% of its workforce in the UK and Ireland, this year. The bulk of the job losses will reportedly come from its engineer teams and consultations have begun.
