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A new report from Sky – The Attention Index – reveals what is grabbing the attention of audiences in today’s information-rich world. From the big screens in living rooms, to the small screens on mobiles, the report provides an insight into where people are focusing their attention, how people watch…
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The new Disney+, Hulu, Max Bundle from Disney Entertainment and Warner Bros Discovery, first announced in May, is now available in the US for purchase on any of the three streaming platforms’ websites. All qualifying new and existing subscribers can purchase the bundle for $16.99 (€15.64) per month with ads…
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French media giant Vivendi has reported H1 eevenues of €9.05 billion, a 5.8 per cent organic increase compared to the first half of 2023, attributed to the “excellent performances” of Lagardère and Canal+ Group. EBITA stood at €619 million (+39.3 per cent compared to the first half of 2023), thanks…
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Liberty Global has announced its Q2 2024 financial results. CEO Mike Fries stated, “Q2 has been another active quarter as we’ve continued to drive our strategic priorities; maximising the value of our FMCs, leveraging our Ventures portfolio, and taking steps to deliver that value directly to shareholders over time. ”…
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After recent launches in various countries in Europe such as in Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia and the Netherlands, Canal+ Group has announced the launch of an offering in Hungary, grouping linear services together with a catalogue of movies and series, bundled in the Canal+ streaming application. Internationally, Canal+ Group operates…
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The user-safety practices of tech firms will be put under the spotlight under draft transparency reporting plans announced by Ofcom. Under the Online Safety Act, ‘categorised services’, which include some of the most widely used social media and search services, are required to produce transparency reports at least annually. This…
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Vodafone Group’s profits increased by 2.8 per cent in Q1 to June 30th, rising to €9 billion. Operating profit increased by 42.9 per cent to €1.5 billion, primarily driven by a €0.7 billion gain on the disposal of an 18 per cent stake in Indus Towers, leaving Vodafone with a…
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SAG-AFTRA the actors union has called a strike against video game companies that use actors’ images or voices in games. The strike will start immediately, after more than a year and a half of negotiations. Members of the 160,000-person union will no longer “act” in video games produced by Activision…
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Anti-piracy coalition the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), has commended the Vietnamese court and local law enforcement for the conviction of the three operators of the illegal streaming websites bilutvt.net, tvhayh.org, and hlss.pro in a case in which various ACE members were complainants. The People’s Court of Quang Binh…
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Ministerial briefs have been finalised at the UK’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport, as follows: The Rt Hon Lisa Nandy MP Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Overall responsibility for strategy and policy across the department Sir Chris Bryant MP, Minister for Creative Industries, Arts, and Tourism: Arts…
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A long-running Class Action against certain Intelsat directors and their investment firms and its then chairman (Dave McGlade) alleging inside trading has been dismissed by a US Appeals Court. The Class Action, led by a hedge fund Walleye Opportunities Master Fund, and others, had “failed to adequately show that the…
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The Mediapro Studio, the international content creation, production, and distribution company of Mediapro, has announced the acquisition of Fresco Film, a production service company in the fiction market, aiming to enhance its provision of production services for large international projects. Founded in 1972, Fresco Film has specialised in providing production…
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nexfibre, the next generation fibre network operator, has published the latest quarterly update of its nationwide rollout plan. The report reveals planned build locations for 2025 and early 2026, with significantly expanded footprint in previously underserved areas of North Wales and Scotland. nexfibre has reaffirmed its commitment to bringing sustainable,…
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SpaceX’s Starlink broadband-by-satellite system says it is now connecting more than 1,000 aircraft with its equipment. SpaceX is also planning multiple rocket launches this weekend (starting July 27th) and thus to help catch-up on the launch times missed because of an Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ruling to suspend SpaceX flights…
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There has been plenty of speculation as to the precise position and readiness of AST SpaceMobile’s first satellites. July 25th saw an official notice that its five AST BlueBird 1 craft have completed final assembly and are now ready for shipment to Cape Canaveral during the first week of August,…
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Champions: Full Gallop, the new, prime-time six-part docuseries which delves into the world of horseracing, has proved a winner for ITV. The first episode of the docuseries aired on ITV1 and ITVX on July 19th and offered a backstage pass to the lives of jockeys and trainers connected to horses…
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Celebrated cartoon character Bugs Bunny will be at the heart of the action during Eurosport’s coverage of the 2024 Olympic Games. Based in a secret location in the centre of Paris, Bugs will take on the role of guest reporter, interviewing current athletes from all over the globe as well…
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Surf star Carissa Moore has signed a development deal with WaterBear Studios, and production companies Portal A and String Light Group, to create a series that explores why some of the best breaks in the world might not be around for much longer. Alongside some of the biggest names in…
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Sixteen South Rights has announced a raft of new sales for its animated series, Coop Troop. The 52 x 11’ deluxe CGI animation, aimed at kids aged 6-9, has been acquired by VRT and RTBF in Belgium, NPO in The Netherlands, KiKA in Germany, RAI in Italy, RTS in Switzerland…
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