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Lionsgate appoints Adam Fogelson as Vice Chair of Motion Picture Group

Sony Pictures Entertainment promotes Drew Shearer to CFO

by Staff Reporter

July 23, 2024

Shearer has been with Sony for nearly 30 years, joining the studio in 1996 as director of internal audit for Sony Corporation of America.

SES enhances global sports broadcasting with Ateme technology

by Staff Reporter

July 18, 2024

The collaboration aims to provide broadcasters with reliable content distribution solutions and deliver a better viewing experience to audiences worldwide.

NBC Sports selects Canon for Olympic and Paralympic games production

by Staff Reporter

July 17, 2024

NBC Sports will utilise Canon to deliver 115 Canon UHD broadcast lenses, with a presence of large format Cine-Servo lenses for its production of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

BBC enhances UK election coverage with TVU’s advanced cloud platform

by Staff Reporter

July 10, 2024

BBC and TVU Networks revolutionised the UK election coverage ingesting 369 live feeds into a cloud production workflow.

Facebook acquires 9.9% stake in India’s Reliance Jio for $5.7bn

Paramount Global inks merger deal with Skydance Media

by Staff Reporter

July 9, 2024

Skydance founder David Ellison will lead the combined company as CEO, while Jeff Shell will serve as President.

Sony Pictures Networks India appoints new MD and CEO

by Staff Reporter

June 25, 2024

Gaurav Banerjee will succeed NP Singh, who will move into the role of Non-Executive Chairman after a 25-year tenure.

Lawo promotes Jamie Dunn to ‘Vorstand’ and Deputy CEO

by Staff Reporter

June 21, 2024

Dunn joined Lawo in 2011 and has served as Chief Commercial Officer since 2019.

Vislink names Donnie Gilliam as Vice President of Operations

by Staff Reporter

June 21, 2024

Gilliam served as Senior Director of Supply Chain & Materials at Clear-Com and most recently as Vice President of Global Operations at Spectralink Corporation.

Netflix introduces new mobile-only subscription plans in Africa

Netflix appoints Head of Feature Animation and Live-Action Family Film

by Staff Reporter

June 19, 2024

Hannah Minghella recently served as film president of JJ Abrams’ Bad Robot shingle, where she worked for four years.

Nigeria bans exclusive sports broadcasting rights

Tata Communications secures five-year broadcasting deal with World Athletics

by Staff Reporter

June 13, 2024

Tata Communications to provide global host broadcasting services to cover World Athletics Series events, including the World Championships in Tokyo in 2025.

Pebble appoints Sally Wallington as SVP of Sales

by Staff Reporter

June 12, 2024

At Pebble, Wallington will lead the global sales organisation, working closely with teams worldwide to drive market share growth.

Inevitable Foundation launches Netflix-backed fellowship for disabled filmmakers

by Staff Reporter

May 31, 2024

The fellowship is a year-long program that provides disabled filmmakers with funding, mentorship and community to make a short film and leverage it into their debut future.

TSL appoints Gary Heelas as Principal Engineer

by Staff Reporter

May 13, 2024

In addition to his professional expertise, Heelas is deeply engaged in the preservation of British engineering heritage through his work with the 125 Group, which he founded.

Ooredoo appoints new Oman CEO and Acting CEO for Algeria

Sony Pictures Entertainment promotes Tahra Grant to CCO

by Staff Reporter

May 1, 2024

Prior to joining Sony in 2016, Grant worked at Rubenstein Communications, where she repped New York institutions and clients across film, television and arts.

Arab films to compete at Cannes Film Festival

AFCI to host Global Film Commission Network Summit at Cannes

by Staff Reporter

April 23, 2024

The Marché du Film will host film commission representatives worldwide to discuss location selection and scouting for productions.

Grass Valley hosts GV Forum ahead of NAB Show 2024

by Staff Reporter

April 15, 2024

The event featured deep dives into topics like cloud production costs and new revenue models, with panels led by top industry figures.

Avid appoints Wellford Dillard as new Chief Executive Officer

by Staff Reporter

April 3, 2024

Dillard brings two decades of experience in the software industry, having also held CFO roles at companies Opower and GetWellNetwork.

Viaccess-Orca appoints Thomas Kohler as new CEO

by Staff Reporter

April 2, 2024

Kohler is an established expert in business development, innovation, and company transformations, with over 20 years of international experience.

Academy appoints Bridgette Wilder as first Chief People and Culture Officer

by Staff Reporter

March 28, 2024

Wilder is tasked with building a people-centric culture at the Academy, with a strong focus on diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.

TIFF executive director Joana Vicente joins Sundance Institute as CEO

Sundance Institute CEO Joana Vicente steps down

by Staff Reporter

March 26, 2024

Vicente will remain an advisor to Sundance through the end of June.

ARTE Distribution to present diverse lineup at MIPTV 2024

by Staff Reporter

March 12, 2024

ARTE Distribution's catalog features a plethora of top-tier entertainment programmes, documentaries, and wildlife shows.

Sony Pictures promotes Ravi Ahuja to President and COO

by Staff Reporter

March 7, 2024

Ahuja will also continue to oversee the company’s TV business in his elevated role.

Sony Pictures Television signs deal with Turkey’s Sinema TV

Disney and Reliance to merge businesses in India

by Staff Reporter

February 29, 2024

The companies will be combining their respective Star India and Viacom18 units into the newly created Star India joint venture, valued at roughly $8.5 billion on a post-money basis, excluding...

Oscars 2022 opens ‘fan-favourite’ awards for Twitter users to vote

Oscars creates separate branches for animation and short films

by Staff Reporter

February 27, 2024

Two governors will represent the Animation Branch, comprising roughly 700 Academy members, while the Short Films Branch, with around 200 members, will have a single representative.

PlayBox Neo reports successful FOMEX 2024

by Staff Reporter

February 26, 2024

More than 15,000 participants and 200 companies participated in the exhibition.

Netflix appoints Jeff Gaspin as VP of Unscripted Series

by Staff Reporter

February 22, 2024

Most recently, Gaspin served as president of Gaspin Media, the production and consulting company the executive also founded.

NEFTI All Stars filmmakers to kick off competition at 2024 Berlinale/EFM

by Staff Reporter

February 14, 2024

The five filmmakers will participate in panel discussions and masterclasses at the European Film Mart, showcasing their local competition-winning films.

Oscars to introduce new category for casting directors

by Staff Reporter

February 9, 2024

The Academy Award for Achievement in Casting will be introduced to the Oscars beginning with the 98th edition that will honour the films released in 2025.

John Miller joins AJA Video Systems as VP of Global Sales

by Staff Reporter

February 7, 2024

Miller joined AJA after his tenure at visual storytelling tools provider Vizrt, where he served as the Enterprise Sales Director, overseeing major broadcast accounts for over two years.

STS Comm elevates virtual production capabilities with Brompton Technology

by Staff Reporter

February 6, 2024

All Absen LED panels have undergone calibration using Brompton’s all-in-one Hydra advanced measurement system, unlocking Dynamic Calibration and Brompton HDR.

MultiDyne acquires Niagara Video Corporation

VICE Media Group appoints Rafael Lavor as Head of Strategy

by Staff Reporter

January 30, 2024

Lavor has brought more than 18 years of professional experience to the company.

Omdia data reveals changing trends in SVOD Stacking

by Staff Reporter

January 29, 2024

Recent studies indicate a decline in SVOD stacking, while FAST viewership continues its upward trajectory.

Disney Star joins International Broadcaster Coalition Against Piracy

by Staff Reporter

January 25, 2024

Enhancing the coalition's efforts in combating global piracy, IBCAP now safeguards renowned channels from a prominent Indian media and entertainment company.

ARRI becomes Official Lighting Provider for Sundance 2024

by Staff Reporter

January 19, 2024

ARRI provides lighting solutions including SkyPanel and Orbiter fixtures for the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.

Avant Première Music + Media Market Berlin gears up for 10th edition

by Staff Reporter

January 19, 2024

The event will bring key market players together, including content buyers, co-producers, financiers, distributors, and performing arts institutions.

Adobe launches film and TV fund to support underrepresented creators

by Staff Reporter

January 17, 2024

The first fellowship is a collaboration with the NAACP, designed to increase representation in post-production.

Toronto Int’l Film Festival announces key leadership appointments

by Staff Reporter

January 12, 2024

Toronto International Film Festival has updated the leadership team to ensure that they are well-positioned in 2024 and beyond

Disney to close 100 international TV channels in streaming shift

Disney+ appoints Jon Wax as EVP of International Original Television

by Staff Reporter

January 10, 2024

In his new role, Wax will work with regional leaders and their respective teams across the globe to create local content for Disney+.

Sony Pictures TV announces exec appointments in production team

by Staff Reporter

January 4, 2024

Dylan Massin and Adam Moos have assumed their new roles with immediate effect.

Edgio promotes Todd Hinders to Chief Executive Officer

by Staff Reporter

January 3, 2024

Hinders has served as the company’s Chief Revenue Officer since May 2023.

Warner Bros. Discovery promotes Vanessa Brookman

by Staff Reporter

December 20, 2023

Brookman will retain responsibility, alongside Sam Register, for Hanna-Barbera Studios in London and Adult Swim in EMEA.

Warner Bros. Motion Picture appoints new SVP of Communications

by Staff Reporter

December 14, 2023

Chelsey Summey comes to Warners from Amazon MGM Studios, where she served as Head of Corporate Communications for the studio’s film group.

Cannes Film Festival postponed, tentatively scheduled for June ?

Greta Gerwig to serve as jury president at Cannes 2024

by Staff Reporter

December 14, 2023

Gerwig will become the first female American director to take on the role of Jury President at the Cannes Film Festival.

Sundance Film Festival unveils short films and celebratory screenings

by Staff Reporter

December 13, 2023

The shorts for 2024 were curated from 12,098 submissions, the highest number on record for the festival.

Grass Valley appoints Michael Prinn as new Chief Financial Officer

by Staff Reporter

December 12, 2023

Prinn has a proven history as a financial executive, successfully guiding companies through periods of both business model transformation and growth.

Sundance Film Festival unveils lineup for 40th edition

by Staff Reporter

December 7, 2023

The full festival slate comprises 82 feature films representing 24 countries, selected from over 4,400 feature-film submissions.

Streaming growth slows globally, but APAC emerges as resilient hub

by Staff Reporter

December 5, 2023

Streaming services in Asia Pacific continue to extend their catalogues to bolster market positioning.

Toonz Media Group and Ele Animations partner for 2D animated series

by Staff Reporter

December 4, 2023

Ele Animations has granted exclusive distribution rights to Toonz Media Group for this 52x11” animated series.

Disney appoints James Gorman and Jeremy Darroch as new directors

by Staff Reporter

November 30, 2023

The addition of the executives to the board brings the total number of members to 13 for the time being.

IndiaCast and Viacom18 announce rebranding of ‘Aapka Colors’

by Staff Reporter

November 29, 2023

The updated visual identity has been implemented, and the revamped channel is now readily accessible in the Americas region for all subscribers within their current subscription packages offered by their...

Television Academy elects Cris Abrego as new Chairman

by Staff Reporter

November 21, 2023

The Academy also announced its newly elected officers and governors for the 2024-2025 term.

SPT promotes Andrew Plotkin to Head of Drama Development

by Staff Reporter

November 17, 2023

Plotkin joined SPT from All In Media, a production company he founded that specialised in packaging IP and developing original ideas.

Sony Pictures Television Studios promotes Lauren Stein to Head of Creative

by Staff Reporter

November 10, 2023

Prior to Sony, Stein was at Chernin Entertainment, where she served as senior vice president of drama development.

Amagi signs strategic partnership with Tellyo

Amagi signs definitive agreement to acquire Tellyo

by Staff Reporter

November 10, 2023

Acquiring Tellyo's business will enhance Amagi's video toolset for live sports and news broadcasts, while also facilitating business expansion in Eastern Europe.