All articles by Tim Dams – Page 10
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NewsSony closes in on drama indie Bad Wolf
Sony Pictures Television (SPT) is reportedly on the verge of acquiring His Dark Materials and A Discovery of Witches producers Bad Wolf.
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Hollywood on course for crew production strike
Hollywood looks on course for a major strike by production crews after a union representing film and TV workers voted to strike by a near unanimous margin.
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HBO Max confirms European roll out plan
WarnerMedia’s HBO Max is to launch in 27 territories during the initial phase of its European roll out, debuting first in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Spain, and Andorra on 26th October.
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James Bond boosts UK cinemas with bumper opening weekend
In a major boost for the beleaguered cinema sector, No Time to Die has notched up the highest opening weekend UK takings of any 007 movie.
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Bafta to honour production teams
Line producers, production managers and heads of production can now formally have their work recognised as part of the named nominees, alongside other members of the production team deemed to have had most creative input.
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Jon Roberts appointed ITN director of technology
ITN has appointed Jon Roberts as director of technology, production and innovation.
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BT Sport picks AriSports as winner of Innovate21 competition
Digital prediction platform AriSports has named the winner of Innovate 21, BT Sport’s search for new sports broadcast experiences from entrepreneurs, creatives and start-ups.
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disguise acquires Mapping Matter and Previs
Live visual effects firm disguise has acquired Mapping Matter and Previs.
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Hollywood agency CAA to acquire rival ICM
Leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is to acquire rival talent group ICM Partners (ICM), combining two of Hollywood and the global sports industry’s most powerful agencies.
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US real estate firm TPG to acquire Germany’s Studio Babelsberg
TPG Real Estate Partners (TREP) is to take a majority stake in Germany’s Studio Babelsberg, one of Europe’s largest film studio complexes.
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Sky and Spurs host world’s first net zero elite football match
Sky and Tottenham Hotspur hosted the world’s first net zero carbon football game at an elite level when Spurs faced Chelsea on September 19.
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Netflix grows UK operation with Longcross Studios deal
Netflix is expanding its studio presence in the UK with a deal to lease Longcross Studios.
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Streamers dominate at the Emmy Awards
Streaming services Netflix and Apple TV+ triumphed at Sunday’s Emmy Awards.
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Executive Interviews
Euro 2020 interview: Phil Bigwood, BBC
BBC TV Sport executive producer Phil Bigwood tells IBC365 about the “extremely challenging” nature of covering the Euro 2020 tournament.
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Industry Trends
The sale of BT Sport and the relationship between content and telcos
Despite huge investments, the track record of telcos in the content business is decidedly mixed. Does BT’s plan for a full or partial sale of its sports pay-TV business signal that telcos are rethinking the idea of investing in content?
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Executive Interviews
Interview: Phil Holdgate, ITV Studios
ITV Studios’ recently appointed head of production sustainability Phil Holdgate talks with IBC365 about how the global production giant is seeking to reduce carbon emissions and cut waste on its shows.
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Industry Trends
Transforming production at Vice Media Group
With offices in 35 cities, Vice creates 1700 pieces of content daily across its multiple lines of business - and is now is putting in place production systems to help foster collaboration and unified workflows across the global group. The team in charge of production transformation tell IBC365 what is ...
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Industry Trends
The art of running a niche streaming service
How can niche OTT services attract and engage viewers in such a competitive streaming landscape? IBC365 talks to specialised SVODs History Hit and Alchemiya to find out.
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Executive Interviews
Interview: Sinead Greenaway, UKTV
Sinead Greenaway took an unconventional route to her role as chief technology and operations officer at UKTV, where she has led a technology transformation at the UK broadcaster.
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Executive Interviews
Interview: Lucy Cooper, Union VFX
IWD: Union VFX managing director and Access VFX and Animated Women board member Lucy Cooper reflects on running a visual effects facility during Covid times, the outlook for VFX, and what more the industry could do to attract and retain diverse talent.
