BBC World receives funding boost
The corporation said that the additional money could help with emergency information services in places like Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine.
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The corporation said that the additional money could help with emergency information services in places like Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine.
The new immersive tech is primarily focused on streamlining productions so that filmmakers, live events experts, and broadcasters can use it with fewer license requirements and costs.
The new global content sales function, led by Janet Brown, is part of a strategy to centralise the studios' global operations and content investments.
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Al Arabiya, Al Jazeera Arabic, Shahid and BBC Arabic buy rights for several programmes from the distributor.
The move is part of a broader strategy to strengthen the Riyadh-based network’s global presence.
The film will also be available in Arabic on the BBC News Arabic YouTube channel.
The collaboration will focus on producing high-quality content, promoting global distribution and developing the broadcast and video content industry both domestically and internationally.
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The Nabataeans, once desert-dwelling nomads, transformed into master merchants who controlled the incense and spice trade routes spanning from these ancient lands to the Mediterranean, Egypt, Syria, and Mesopotamia.
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The winners will be announced at a ceremony on September 15.
Front Row is planning to explore different aspects of the Hafez story through feature films, TV series, docuseries and a podcast series.
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The Nowruz show will be available for watching on BBC Persian TV and on the BBC News Persian YouTube channel.
BBC Kids will offer 200 hours of premium programming, fully dubbed into the Arabic language, in a safe environment.
Turner will report to Eric Schrier, president of Disney Television Studios and Global Original Television Strategy.
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BBC Entertainment launched in 2006 as a replacement for BBC Prime.
In his new role, Wax will work with regional leaders and their respective teams across the globe to create local content for Disney+.
BBC Podcasts Premium provides early access and ad-free listening to a variety of the BBC’s most popular titles for Apple Podcasts listeners.
BBC Studios has also appointed Spacetoon International Agent as the licensing representative for 'Bluey', to oversee the expansion of the 'Bluey' licensing programme in the Middle East.
The radio station will be available on the frequency previously used by the BBC’s Arabic service in the country.
Based in London, Kinsman and Ransley will lead the teams responsible for coproduction and finished tape sales across EMEA.
In many ways, the blended technological landscape may be the product of intersecting technology adoption curves and Gartner hype cycles.
In 13 exhibition halls, more than 1,250 exhibitors showcased leading-edge technology across a wide range of media sectors.
The shortlist consists of 23 projects recognised in six different categories, encompassing Content Creation, Content Distribution, Content Everywhere, Social Impact, Environment and Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion.
Transformative Tech, Shifting Business Models, and People and Purpose are the three content pillars running across all of IBC.
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It remains important that we continue providing the best environment and infrastructure to facilitate growth, partnerships and innovation.
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The filming of the eight new episodes is scheduled to begin in February 2023.
In his new role, the video security professional will drive growth across all markets for live and on-demand content protection specialists.
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Chan joins from the BBC, where she is the chief operating officer of global distribution and is responsible for advertising sales and the monetisation of BBC World News.
BBC Chairman Richard Sharp accepted the trophy at a special event attended by the entire BBC Board.
Wing Sight Culture & Media Co and Starzplay have picked up the first season of 'Rogue Heroes' as part of deals.
El-Menawy has served as an Emmy jury panel member in the news and documentary category for the past seven years.
The second edition of the Souk will take place from December 3-6, with an awards ceremony on the final day.
The conference will bring together politicians with industry leaders in space, avionics and defence technologies.
The local adaptation is already in production with Medyapim, which previously produced the Turkish version of the format, 'Sadakatsiz'.
Previously, Gaule worked for BBC Studios, where she handled licensing unscripted, scripted, and kids' content worldwide.
The Iqraaly mobile app will now feature BBC News Arabic programming and podcasts.
Shtruzman will leave the global production and distribution arm of Israeli Keshet Media Group at the end of 2022, with succession plans expected in due course.
Online access will be available to all content sessions at this year's IBC.
ColorBox is available through AJA’s worldwide reseller network for $1995.
El Hosaini’s upcoming feature 'The Swimmers' will open the Toronto International Film Festival 2022.
All the IBC awards will be showcased in a digital-first ceremony on September 5.
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