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 (French), RSI in Switzerland (Italian) […]
The European Commission (EC) has raised press freedom concerns after Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government was accused of interfering with Italian public broadcaster Rai and silencing critical voices. Věra Jourová, the European Commission vice-president overseeing values and transparency, warned of a funding squeeze and alleged “intimidation” of journalists after unveiling an annual report on the […]
In the first quarter of 2024, streaming subscriptions in Italy grew by 12.5 per cent, surpassing pay-TV subscriptions for the first time and accounting for 20.4 per cent of total revenues. According to Mediobanca Research, the Italian broadcasting sector experienced modest growth of 1.6 per cent in 2023, reaching €8.9 billion in turnover. All sectors […]
Clear-Com has partnered with Video Progetti to deliver an advanced intercom solution for Radiotelevisione Italiana (RAI), Italy’s state broadcaster. This innovative deployment is set to enhance RAI’s production capabilities across its extensive network of production centres and regional stations, making it one of the most sophisticated intercom setups in Europe. RAI, the Italian state broadcaster, […]
Italy’s digital communications market was worth over €27 billion in 2023, reversing a long-term decline although still 10 per cent down compared to 2019. According to the annual report of the Italian Communications Authority (AgCom), overall broadband lines reached around 19.12 million units (+110,000 on an annual basis), counterbalancing the decline in DSL lines. AgCom […]
From August 28th, as established in the National Service Contract between the Ministry of Business and Made in Italy and RAI – Radiotelevisione italiana (the Italian public broadcaster), a mux of the public broadcaster (Mux B) will switch exclusively to transmissions in the DVB-T2 HEVC standard. In particular, Rai Storia, Rai Scuola and Rai Radio […]
IBC 2024 has unveiled a host of new show features fuelling networking, learning, collaboration and business opportunities at this year’s event, which takes place in the RAI Amsterdam on September 13th-16th . IBC have revealed details around the new AI Tech Zone, a unique IBC Talent Programme, a first-time AV Speed Pitch Event, and other […]
The 2024 Royal Meeting, taking place from June 18th to June 22nd, is set to be carried by over 30 broadcasters showcasing the event in 180 territories. A jewel in the crown of international horse racing, the event attracts significant broadcaster interest, with HBA Media delivering coverage on behalf of Ascot Racecourse. In their eighth […]
The 30th EBU Technical Assembly has elected a new Technical Committee and Chair at its annual meeting, which this year was hosted by Italian broadcaster Rai in Naples. Michael Eberhard, CTO of German EBU member organisation ARD/SWR, was elected Chair of the Technical Committee, taking over from Michael Nugent (ERT), who led the TC from […]
BBC and RAI have jointly commissioned a new 2D/CG-animated comedy series called Piripenguins from London-based Eaglet Films. Piripenguins is a new children’s animated series about a cheerful colony of penguins enjoying life to the fullest on a remote iceberg. The pacy comedy series is aimed at 5-8 year-olds and centres on five lively penguins, each with […]