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NewsUK film and high-end TV production hits record £6.27 billion
UK film and high-end TV (HETV) production hit a record £6.27 billion in 2022, £1.83 billion higher than for the pre-pandemic year of 2019, according to the latest figures from the BFI’s Research and Statistics Unit.
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Ruth Berry to lead both ITV Studios global commercial divisions
ITV Studios is merging its global distribution and global entertainment teams under a single leadership team, led by Ruth Berry, currently Managing Director, Global Distribution.
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Dutch competition authority blocks merger of RTL Nederland and Talpa Network
The Dutch competition authority ACM has blocked the proposed merger of RTL Nederland and Talpa Network, the TV group controlled The Voice creator John de Mol.
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Australia set to introduce local content quotas for streamers
Major streaming platforms such as Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video will be obliged to make more Australian programming from 2024.
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Aria Studios opens in North Wales
Aria Studios, a 20,000 square foot facility, has officially launched in Anglesey in North Wales.
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Thames MD Amelia Brown to depart after 20 years
Thames managing director Amelia Brown is to leave the Britain’s Got Talent and Too Hot To Handle producer after 20 years to set up her own production company.
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Editorial Director Chris Shaw to leave ITN
ITN Editorial Director Chris Shaw has announced he will be leaving the company after 25 years.
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HBO Europe content chief Antony Root to retire
HBO Max’s European content chief Antony Root is to retire from his role at Warner Bros. Discovery at the end of March 2023.
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Banijay Benelux acquires majority stake in Belgian scripted producer jonnydepony
Banijay Benelux is to further expand its scripted activities in Belgium through a majority stake in scripted production company jonnydepony.
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Investigation launched into appointment process of BBC chairman
The process of appointing BBC chairman Richard Sharp is to be investigated following reports he helped Boris Johnson secure a loan.
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Reed Hastings steps down as Netflix CEO
Reed Hastings is stepping down from his role as co-chief executive of Netflix.
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Fremantle announces European leadership team
Fremantle has unveiled a new European leadership team, with the creation of new CEO roles for both Northern Europe and Southern Europe.
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Whisper to produce Wimbledon world feed
Whisper has been appointed as Wimbledon Broadcast Services (WBS) production partner for The Championships 2023 and 2024.
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HBO Max unveils first price rise
Warner Bros Discovery is raising the monthly cost of HBO Max for the first time since the streaming service was launched in 2020.
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World Cup boosts launch of streamer ITVX
The World Cup helped ITV’s relaunched streaming service, ITVX, achieve a strong debut month.
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EBU and Warner Bros Discovery win European rights to 2026-2032 Olympic Games
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has awarded all media rights in Europe for the four Olympic Games in the 2026-2032 period to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Warner Bros. Discovery.
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Disney+ to offer IMAX Signature Sound By DTS
Disney+ is adding high fidelity audio via IMAX signature sound by DTS to a selection of Marvel films and other titles in 2023.
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Growth in content investment set to dip in 2023
Global content expenditure will increase by just 2% year-on-year in 2023—the lowest growth in over a decade, excluding the COVID-driven slump of 2020, according to Ampere Analysis.
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Government abandons plans to privatise Channel 4
The UK government has confirmed that it will no longer seek to privatise public broadcaster Channel 4.
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Global box office recovers in 2022
Global box office continued to recover in 2022, hitting $25.9 billion, a 27% gain on 2021 according to analysts Gower Street.
