All News articles – Page 11
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NewsTokyo Olympics 2020 postponed because of coronavirus
International Olympics Committee and the Tokyo 2020 organising committee have confirmed the postponement of this year’s Olympics until 2021 because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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NewsVFX community rallies for remote working for artists
The Visual Effects Society has issued a formal statement urging support for all VFX artists to work remotely during the ongoing Covid-9 crisis.
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NewsFubo TV merges with FaceBank Group
US sports streamer FuboTV has merged with FaceBank Group for an undisclosed fee.
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NewsMediaset splashes €66m to boost ProSiebenSat.1 stake
Italian broadcaster Mediaset has upped its stake in German company ProSiebenSat.1 to around 20%.
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NewsBBC Sounds launches connected TV app
A new BBC Sounds app which has launched today on YouView and Virgin devices, with Samsung TVs joining later this week, will enable audiences to access over 80,000 hours of audio content on their TVs.
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NewsDisney+ launches in Europe
Disney’s new SVOD platform has officially launched across Europe, offering subscribers access to thousands of hours of Disney, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic content.
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NewsGoing remote: Your guide to working out of the office
With the coronavirus disrupting entire industries, IBC365 looks at how the media and entertainment sector can work remotely.
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NewsITV slashes programme budget by £100m+ and relaunches mental health campaign
UK broadcaster ITV has announced its plans to cut its programming budget by at least £100 million as it aims to manage the impact of coronavirus on suspended productions.
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NewsOneWeb launches new satellites amid bankruptcy rumours
Satellite firm OneWeb launched 34 new satellites over the weekend while reports point to the firm potentially filing for bankruptcy protection.
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NewsVirgin Media inks cinema deal with NBCUniversal for home viewing
UK telco Virgin Media has secured a first of its kind deal with NBCUniversal to offer its customers access to the studio’s new releases on the same day they hit cinemas.
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NewsDisney+ delays French launch and agrees to bandwidth reduction
Disney has delayed the launch of its new streaming service in France and will cut bandwidth utilisation in other European countries when it launches tomorrow.
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NewsIndustry webcasts & Ozark season 3 arrives
23 - 29 Mar: Your guide on what to look forward to this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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NewsEurovision 2020 cancelled by “heartbroken” EBU
The European Broadcasting Union has officially announced the cancellation of the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 in Rotterdam due to the uncertainty created by the spread of Covid-19.
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NewsNetflix and YouTube to reduce stream quality in Europe due to coronavirus
Netflix and YouTube have agreed to switch streaming quality in Europe down from high definition to standard definition ahead of an expected streaming boom as many countries go into coronavirus lockdown.
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NewsIABM launches virtual repository to collate business continuity resources
IABM has launched a dynamic virtual resource to provide a one-stop, central repository for Business Continuity information from countries around the world to support the Broadcast and Media industry.
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NewsStudio productions slow down & new cinema releases to be streamed
16-22 Mar: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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NewsEarnings review: Broadcasters and telcos reveal downturn across the board
IBC365 recounts the standout company results in the media and broadcast industry.
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NewsFox buys Tubi for $440m with Roku sale funds
Fox has agreed a $440 million deal to acquire AVOD service Tubi, partly funded by the sale of its stake in Roku.
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NewsRTS unveils 2020 Programme Awards winners
The annual Royal Television Society’s Programme Awards for 2020 were held behind closed doors last night in London with Tamara Lawrance and Stephen Graham taking home the leading actor awards.
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NewsCoronavirus isolation to spike streaming by 60%, according to Nielsen
Online media streaming is forecasted to rise during the current Covid-19 crisis which is forcing the public in many countries to self-isolate.
