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BBC’s Davie backs UK creativity

Declaring himself to be “really passionate about UK creativity”, Tim Davie, CEO of BBC Studios, has suggested that the unit’s success will come from a focus on British-driven creativity, “absolutely” looking for the finest premium content. “We’re a global company, but we’re powered by British creativity,” he asserted. “We are very, very focused on high-end, […]

October 16, 2018Colin Mann @ MIPCOM

Survey: AR/VR start-ups leave international money on the table

The bulk of AR/VR start-ups aren’t selling outside their own backyards, at a time when growing revenue and extending financial runways are critical to survival. So, while there is money to be had internationally, many are simply leaving it on the table. Although Chinese computer vision/AR investment grew 3x to $3.9 billion (€3.37bn) over the […]

October 16, 2018

Mediapro signs LatAm, Japan content deals

Spanish TV group Mediapro is consolidating its position in the Latin American market following an alliance with Vice Studios to develop and produce original TV series for the continent. The first TV series as part of the deal is Border Republic, which is about the conflict between US and Mexico concerning the migrants and with […]

October 16, 2018From David Del Valle in Madrid

Puttnam backs creative educational initiative  

Oscar-winning film producer, Lord (David) Puttnam and University of the Arts London (UAL) have launched a major new educational initiative for the screen industries including film, television, animation, post-production, visual effects, sound and music for moving image, games and immersive realities. The initiative will be delivered by UAL’s London College of Communication, a specialist in […]

October 16, 2018Colin Mann @ MIPCOM

MTV, WebTVAsia, China collaboration

Asian media entertainment group WebTVAsia has agreed a new MTV short-form content collaboration deal with Viacom International Media Networks, a division of Viacom Inc, aimed at delivering short-form videos to engage China’s Generation Z. Under the agreement, WebTVAsia will have exclusive streaming rights to select made-in-China short-form content from the MTV library to be streamed […]

October 16, 2018Colin Mann @ MIPCOM

BBC, Netflix collaborate on Dracula

BBC One has commissioned Dracula from the co-creators of hit BBC drama Sherlock. It will be produced by Hartswood Films and is a co-production between BBC One and Netflix. The mini-series is written and created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss and inspired by Bram Stoker’s classic novel. It will premiere on BBC One in […]

October 16, 2018By Nik Roseveare

European Tour, Tata test 8K VR golf

The European Tour and Tata Communications have completed a test of live 360° video in 8K Ultra High Definition. The technology test at Sky Sports British Masters shows how the most immersive 360° video and virtual reality applications could enable fans at home and at the course to engage with the action in new ways. Through a live 360° video […]

October 16, 2018

SPI launches new Turkish TV series channel

SPI/FilmBox is expanding its global TV channel portfolio with the Timeless Drama Channel featuring Turkish TV series such as Kurt Seyit and Sura, The Uncle in Black, 20 Minutes, The End and more. TDC will broadcast in HD and is now available for distribution in DTH platforms, cable networks, mobile and Smart TV as well […]

October 16, 2018Nick Snow @ MIPCOM

WRC deploys LiveU HEVC

WRC Promoter, the company that’s responsible for all commercial aspects of the FIA World Rally Championship, has for the first time used LiveU technology to help bring a fresh approach to its rally coverage. LiveU’s LU600 HEVC solution was used at the recent ADAC Rallye Deutschland in Germany, which took place over four days, for […]

October 16, 2018

ITV’s McCall: ‘SVoD in 2019’

Carolyn McCall, Chief Executive of ITV, has confirmed that the UK public service commercial broadcaster will launch an SVoD service at some stage in 2019, and would be enhancing its existing its existing ITV Hub AVoD service. Delivering a Media Mastermind Keynote at MIPCOM, McCall said the service would be separate from the ITV Hub […]

October 15, 2018Colin Mann @ MIPCOM