All News articles – Page 10
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NewsT-Mobile reveals exclusive Quibi distribution deal
T-Mobile and Quibi have inked an exclusive US distribution deal enabling its customers to have a year’s free access to the upcoming short form content platform.
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NewsWarnerMedia names former Hulu and Amazon exec Jason Kilar CEO
Hulu’s founding boss Jason Kilar has been appointed the new chief executive of WarnerMedia, effective from 1 May.
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NewsUK Government scheme rescues Disney’s Little Mermaid crew
Disney has confirmed it will retain and furlough crew working on its remake of The Little Mermaid utilising the UK government’s Job Retention Scheme.
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NewsT-Mobile & Sprint finalise merger & Sony Pictures pushes cinema releases
30 Mar - 5 Apr: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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NewsBBC suggests replacing licence fee with broadband levy
In a response to the government’s plans to decriminalise the payment of the BBC licence fee, the broadcaster has suggested it could be replaced by a monthly broadband connection levy.
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NewsCanadian regulator waives broadcasting licence fees
The Canadian government and broadcasting regulator CRTC will not request payment for Part I licence fees by broadcasters for the 2020-21 fiscal year, in a move to provide relief to the sector.
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NewsFacebook pledges $100m for media firms impacted by Covid-19
Facebook has backed the international news industry amid the global coronavirus by promising to give $100 million in grant money to the sector.
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NewsCoronavirus causing uncertainty for film and TV crews, industry warns
The growing impact of Covid-19 among film and production crews intensifies as productions are delayed and freelancers fight for limited jobs, according to DoP Vanessa Whyte.
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NewsFacebook, EBU and BBC fight Covid-19 misinformation
In a fight to battle the misinformation on coronavirus, organisations including Facebook, the European Broadcasting Union and the BBC have launched initiatives to tackle harmful content sharing.
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NewsOneWeb files for bankruptcy blaming coronavirus pandemic
The London-based satellite start-up OneWeb has filed for bankruptcy protection in the US pointing to the instability to secure additional investors during the Covid-19 crisis.
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NewsLive production week & what to stream on Netflix
30 Mar - 5 Apr: Your guide on what to look forward to this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry
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NewsProSiebenSat.1 CEO Conze departs in executive reshuffle
ProSiebenSat.1 CEO Max Conze has stepped down from his role as part of a management reshuffle at the German broadcaster.
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NewsSPI/Film Box pens partnership with Huawei for VOD content sharing
A new agreement between SPI/Film Box and Huawei will see FilmBox on-demand content featured on the Chinese manufacturer’s new video platform across 23 countries.
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NewsBT Sport and Sky face £1bn loss from cancelled sports during Covid-19
If leading sports remain out of action until August, Sky and BT Sport will lose nearly £1 billion in revenue, according to Enders Analysis who calls for players to take a pay cut in support.
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NewsBBC to provide free DAB radios to over-70s
The BBC has teamed with manufacturers, retailers and charities to provide free DAB radios to the most vulnerable people aged over 70 during the coronavirus.
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NewsDisney+ scores 5m UK and EU downloads in 24 hours
Disney+ has racked up more than five million new app downloads since its European launch on 24 March, according to third party data.
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NewsNetflix temporary outage & Fox Sports broadcasts NASCAR esports
23-29 Mar: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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NewsYouTube reduces all video quality to SD globally amid Covid-19 crisis
YouTube will temporarily reduce the strain on global internet networks by lowering video quality, responding to bandwidth concerns as people self-isolate and internet usage rises.
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NewsNetflix donates £1m to BFI, Film and TV Charity coronavirus fund
Netflix has donated £1 million to a new fund set up by the BFI and the Film and TV Charity aimed at supporting the creative community during the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsDiscovery borrows $500M and withdraws fiscal outlook
Discovery has borrowed $500 million under its credit facility to boost its cash position amid uncertainty caused by the coronavirus.
