Avid Technology and Amazon Studios have agreed a three-year deal to bring cloud-based editorial to Amazon Studios’ expanding slate of more than 300 original movies and series. Creative teams will get the same experience and performance as an on-premises editorial bay—including collaborative workflows with shared storage and end-to-end media management—without the complexity and time required […]
The Big Brother house has a brand new home, as the global television phenomenon makes its much-anticipated return to UK television and moves onto ITV2 and ITVX from 2023. A new cast of carefully-selected housemates, from all walks of life, will take up residence in the world’s most famous reality TV home for up to […]
Digital content agency and media network Little Dot Sport has been awarded a three year social media and digital content contract for The Scotland National Football Team and The Scottish Cup. Little Dot Sport will assist with the Scotland National Team and The Scottish Cup’s official YouTube and Facebook channels. The partnership will oversee output […]
The Communications and Digital Committee of the UK’s House of Lords – Parliament’s upper legislative chamber – is launching an inquiry into the future of the UK’s creative industries. The Committee notes that there are major changes on the horizon for the UK’s creative industries. These are shaped by a range of national and global […]
Content producer and distributor Banijay is to acquire Sony Pictures Film und Fernseh Produktions GmbH (Sony Pictures Television Germany) from Sony Pictures Television. Led by Astrid Quentell and Mirek Nitsch, who will remain in position, the company, which is soon to undergo a name change, will join Banijay Germany’s burgeoning portfolio of labels. The deal, […]
Following the successful release of The Gray Man on Netflix, where it debuted as the #1 movie in 92 countries, Netflix has unveiled plans for the property to become a major spy franchise. A sequel to The Gray Man, based on the best-selling book series by Mark Greaney, is already in development with star Ryan […]
Snap has announced a content partnership with COPA90 to host a new show called Goals Talk. Snapchatters will be able to watch videos about the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022, including behind-the-scenes stories from the tournament, content from COPA90’s Creator Community and stories about Women’s Football. Snapchat reaches more than 90 per cent of 13-24 year […]
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and the BBC have confirmed that the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest will be hosted in the United Kingdom on behalf of this year’s winning broadcaster, Ukraine’s UA:PBC. Following the decision that, regrettably, next year’s event could not be held in Ukraine for safety and security reasons the EBU explored a […]
Netflix has revealed plans to acquire Animal Logic, the Australian animation studio. Netflix said the acquisition will support its ambitious animated film slate, building on films like Over the Moon, Academy Award-nominated Klaus and the recently released, record-setting The Sea Beast. Animal Logic has been producing award-winning design, visual effects and animation for over 30 […]
Channel 4 has revealed details of its second Indie Accelerator which is specifically aimed at supporting eligible ethnically diverse led indies who have not had a Channel 4 linear commission in the past five years, with a view to helping strengthen their position within the channel and the industry as a whole. Delivered by The […]