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NewsTV studio production picks up at BBC Studioworks as lockdown eases
In a sign that entertainment production is getting back on track following coronavirus shutdowns, BBC Studioworks reports that a host of shows are now shooting across its studio facilities.
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UK ad spend sees ‘grave’ fall in second quarter of 2020
An unprecedented fall in UK marketing budgets as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic has been laid bare in the IPA Bellwether Report for the second quarter of 2020.
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Audiovisual piracy costs Italian economy Euros 1.1 billion
Audiovisual piracy cost the Italian economy almost 1.1 billion euros last year, according to a new study by Ipsos for the Italian Federation for Safeguarding Audiovisual Content (FAPAV).
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Arqiva confirms restructure and redundancies
Arqiva is working on a restructure of its business that could result in a third of its staff being made redundant.
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Quibi wins first court battle over Turnstyle technology
A US judge has denied an injunction that would have forced streaming platform Quibi to ditch its signature “Turnstyle” screen feature.
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UK broadcasters add to Covid-19 production guidelines
UK broadcasters have partnered with COBA and Pact to release new guidance for producing television while coronavirus restrictions are in place.
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ITV announces Diversity Acceleration Plan
ITV has announced a Diversity Acceleration Plan which the UK media group says will create more opportunities for those from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and other underrepresented groups.
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Haivision acquires WebRTC video platform Teltoo
Haivision has bought peer-to-peer (P2P) and WebRTC enabled real-time video delivery platform Teltoo.
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New CEO takes the reins at MediaKind
MediaKind has appointed former Comcast SVP Matt McConnell as chief executive.
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Sky Studios Elstree wins planning permission
Sky has received planning permission to proceed with construction works at Sky Studios Elstree, its new film and TV studio in north London.
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News Roundup: Hulu exec joins WarnerMedia and BBC Studios partners SES
6-10 July: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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Sky unveils new UI and HDR upgrades for Sky Q
Sky Group has announced upgrades to its Sky Q set-top box including new HDR content and a boost to voice discovery tools.
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TikTok to quit Hong Kong due to new security law
TikTok has said it will quit Hong Kong after China imposed a new national security law on the city.
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ViacomCBS and Orange unveil distribution partnership
ViacomCBS has struck a distribution deal with French telecoms operator Orange to offer its entire brand portfolio to Orange TV customers.
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IBC launches virtual event: IBC Showcase
IBC has unveiled plans for IBC Showcase, a virtual event that is set to take place in September.
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UK government unveils support for UK arts and media sectors
The UK government has announced two significant new measures to support the production and arts sectors.
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Sport broadcasters form sustainability group
Albert, the sustainability initiative led by Bafta, has launched a new group to explore and act upon the impact sports broadcasting has on the environment.
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Banijay completes Endemol Shine Group acquisition
Banijay has completed its £1.7 billion acquisition of Endemol Shine Group, in a deal which makes the Paris-based group the largest international content producer and distributor.
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Hamilton innovates live capture with Disney+ launch
Broadway musical Hamilton has landed on Disney+ demonstrating “a leap forward in the art of live capture” according to the media giant.
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DAZN appoints Rushton as acting CEO
DAZN has appointed James Rushton to the role of acting chief executive.
