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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.
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NewsScarlett Johansson accuses OpenAI over chatbot voice
Actress Scarlett Johansson has accused artificial intelligence company OpenAI of allegedly creating a voice for its new ChatGPT system that sounds “eerily similar” to hers.
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Industry TrendsMPTS: British drama and production jobs under threat
At MPTS, speaker after speaker including the director of Mr Bates vs The Post Office voiced fears for the future of the UK TV industry.
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NewsIBC365 Tutorials: new speaker lineup unveiled! Expert insight on mentoring, sustainability and inclusion
IBC365 puts people front and centre in the latest series of IBC365 video tutorials, exploring key topics and initiatives created to improve industry standards. The tutorials dive into three widely discussed topics within DEI and sustainability: mentoring, biodiversity and disability provision.
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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.
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NewsHappy Valley, Top Boy and The Sixth Commandment win big at BAFTA TV Awards
Happy Valley, Top Boy and The Sixth Commandment were the big winners at this year’s BAFTA TV Awards, taking home two prizes each.
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NewsVirtual production studio Dimension makes senior hires
Virtual production studio Dimension has hired four senior team members — two new executive producers, a head of operations, and a creative director.
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NewsFremantle UK appoints Joanna Rwama as COO & CFO
Fremantle UK has appointed Joanna Rwama as its new Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer.
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NewsIsrael shuts local offices of Al Jazeera
Israel has shut down the operations of the Al Jazeera television network in the country.
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NewsEMG / Gravity appoints new leaders following merger
Broadcast technology and production specialist EMG / Gravity Media has appointed Charlie Cubbon as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Jamie Hindhaugh as Regional CEO for the UK, USA, Australia, and Middle East.
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NewsNetflix’s Anna Mallett to chair RTS London Convention
Anna Mallett, Netflix’s Vice President of Production, EMEA/UK, is to chair the Royal Television Society’s (RTS) biennial forum for television and media, the RTS London Convention 2024.
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NewsVice Media Group unveils new global production structure
Vice Media Group has revealed a new creative structure for its global production operations called Vice Studios Group.
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NewsTrio of execs replace Bob Bakish as head of Paramount Global
Bob Bakish is stepping down from his role as President and CEO of Paramount Global.
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NewsCécile Gaget appointed CEO of Carrousel Studios
Recently launched European production company Carrousel Studios has named Cécile Gaget as CEO.
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NewsBAFTA Television Craft Awards announces winners
Black Mirror, Eurovision Song Contest 2023, Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland, Silo and Slow Horses each won two prizes at the BAFTA Television Craft Awards.
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NewsUK Screen Alliance, Animation UK unveil outstanding contribution award winners
Trade bodies UK Screen Alliance and Animation UK have announced the winners of their Outstanding Contribution Awards.
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NewsPinewood Toronto Studios promotes Sarah Farrell to General Manager
Pinewood Toronto Studios has appointed Sarah Farrell as General Manager of its studios in downtown Toronto.
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NewsPascal Fratellia to leave role as EBU’s Olympics Director
Pascal Fratellia, the Director of Olympics at the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) is to leave the organisation after 17 years.
