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NewsOne year countdown to the Paris 2024 Olympics begins for broadcasters
With one year to go before the Paris 2024 Olympics, the final countdown has begun for those responsible for broadcasting the Games which run from 26 July -11 August, 2024.
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Production Guild of Great Britain names Pulse Films’ Bianca Gavin as Chair
The Production Guild of Great Britain (PGGB) has appointed Bianca Gavin as its new Chair, replacing Alex Boden who steps down after four years in the role.
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Vice completes $350 million sale to former lenders
Vice Media Group has completed its $350 million sale to a consortium of its former lenders, led by Fortress Investment Group LLC, Soros Fund Management and Monroe Capital.
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Hasbro sells eOne to Lionsgate for $500 million
Toy and games firm Hasbro has agreed to sell its eOne film and TV business to Lionsgate for $500 million.
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Traditional 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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RTS Young Technologist of the Year Award 2023 Revealed - Young Talent Celebrated
The Royal Television Society (RTS) have announced their Young Technologist of the Year Award and Award for Excellence in Technology, recognising new talent in audio postproduction and cloud-based remote broadcasting.
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IBC Changemakers Podcast: Stories from people making a difference
The IBC Media Changemakers podcast is a transformative 7-part series hosted by journalist and broadcaster, Nadira Tudor, with trailblazing guests from the media and entertainment sector.
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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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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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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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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.
