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NewsTraditional TV viewing in sharpest ever fall, says Ofcom report
The proportion of viewers who tune in to traditional broadcast TV in the UK each week has seen the sharpest ever annual fall from 83% in 2021 to 79% in 2022.
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BT Group Names Allison Kirkby as Chief Executive
BT Group has appointed Allison Kirkby as its next Chief Executive. She will take over from Philip Jansen around the end of January 2024 at the latest.
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ITV Agrees Streaming Era Terms of Trade Deal with Pact
The UK’s ITV and Pact have announced a new terms of trade deal designed for the streaming era.
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Asacha Media Group Acquires UK Factual Indie Arrow
Pan-European super indie Asacha Media Group has acquired a majority stake in UK-headquartered factual production company Arrow International Media.
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The Film and TV Charity Appoints Marcus Ryder as CEO
Marcus Ryder has been appointed as CEO of the UK’s Film and TV Charity.
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BAFTA Unveils Film and TV Committee Chairs
BAFTA has elected Hilary Rosen as chair of its Television Commission and has re-elected Anna Higgs as chair of its Film Committee and Television Committees.
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Pact Appoints Ross Lewis as Head of International and Projects
Pact has appointed Ross Lewis as its Head of International and Projects.
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DCMS Sets up Inquiry into Film and High-end TV Industry
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee is to examine the current challenges faced by the British film and high-end television industry.
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Mark Smith Appointed as Chair of the IBC Council
IBC has appointed Mark Smith as Chair of the IBC Council, a long-established advisory group drawn from senior media and entertainment (M&E) executives. Smith will lead IBC Council in advising on key strategic issues as the show continues to evolve.
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Canal+ Acquires Stake in Nordic Streamer Viaplay
France’s Canal+ Group has acquired a 12% stake in embattled Nordic streamer Viaplay Group.
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Cinemas Enjoy Bumper Box Office Thanks to ‘Barbenheimer’
Cinemas enjoyed bumper takings over the weekend with Greta Gerwig’s Barbie and Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer drawing huge crowds in key markets.
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Netflix Adds 5.9m Subscribers After Password Crackdown
Netflix has added nearly six million new subscribers following its crackdown on password sharing.
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Milk Opens VFX Studio in Barcelona
VFX studio Milk has opened a new studio in Barcelona, Spain.
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Film and TV Industry Set for Disruption due to Actors’ Union Strike
The entertainment industry is preparing for major disruption after Hollywood actors’ union SAG-AFTRA approved strike action last week.
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Sister Hires Former Netflix Content Boss Cindy Holland
The Power and Chernobyl producer Sister has hired former Netflix content chief Cindy Holland as global CEO.
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ITV No Longer Exploring Purchase of All3Media
ITV is “no longer actively exploring the possible acquisition of All3Media,” according to the UK broadcasting and production group.
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IBC2023 Social Impact Awards: Shortlist Highlights Innovation and Groundbreaking Social Projects
Transformational technologies that are taking the industry in new directions, such as software and services and also equality and sustainability initiatives are both key areas for the IBC Innovation and Social Impact Awards shortlist.
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Banijay Reorganises Asia Businesses Under Leadership of Deepak Dhar
Superindie group Banijay has reorganised its activities in Asia, combining Endemol Shine India and Banijay Asia under the leadership of Deepak Dhar.
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Fremantle Promotes Seb Shorr to Drama and Film COO
Seb Shorr has been promoted to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer for Fremantle’s drama and film business.
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Berlusconi Leaves Control of Media Empire to Two Eldest Children
Silvio Berlusconi left control of his media empire to his two eldest children, Marina and Pier Silvio, according to his will.
