NEP Group, the media technology solutions partner for content creators, has announced its acquisition of Seven Production, the Dubai-based film and broadcasting independent production company. The acquisition reinforces NEP’s investment and presence in the GCC region, building on years delivering live sports and entertainment including UFC, ILT20 UAE Cricket League, Asian Tour International series, LIV […]
LiveU, a specialist in video-over-bonded-IP transmission, has announced a partnership with Sony Corporation. Through this collaboration, LiveU aims to maximise the credibility, efficiency, and immediacy of customers’ content by providing tools that enable agile news and production workflows. At IBC2025, Sony introduced the LiveU TX1, a compact field transmission unit designed specifically for Sony’s professional […]
Triggerfish, the South African animation studio, is expanding its global presence with the launch of a new UK studio, widening its European footprint and accelerating growth in feature films, TV series, and specials. Building on its hubs in South Africa and Ireland, the move brings Triggerfish closer to key clients and creative partners while tapping […]
Whatever Pictures has announced its launch following the merger of Finnish scripted independent production companies – Whatevergroup and Mutant Koala Pictures. The two Finnish scripted indies form a new scripted studio headquartered in Oulu. Whatever Pictures’ slate spans thrillers, mysteries, dramas, comedies and high-end documentaries, and it will aspire to collaborate with top-tier writers, directors, and creative […]
Following the success of Channel 4 and Universal Pictures Content Group’s adaptation of Judith Kerr’s classic picture book Mog’s Christmas (HarperCollins Children’s Books) in 2023, Lupus Films has announced that Channel 4 has commissioned a seasonal special based on Kerr’s picture book Mog’s Bad Thing (1 x 24’). Lupus Films has additionally announced that it […]
Planning approval has been granted for the expansion of Sky Studios Elstree, Sky’s film and TV studio, financed and developed by L&G. The approval, which would allow a further 10 stages to the complex in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, unlocks development that is expected to create over 2,000 jobs and attract £2 billion (€2.2bn) of production investment to the UK […]
Media Cymru’s latest campaign, Fuelling the Future, highlights the impact that research, development and innovation (RD&I) investment has had in Wales, playing a significant role in driving productivity, growth and innovation in local and regional economies. Media Cymru’s latest economic analysis (2023 data) shows an economically valuable, yet fragile, creative industries that support more than […]
Creative consultancy and events agency Blueprint Partners has launched Blueprint Studios London, a purpose-built facility in Fulham, southwest London. The studios are designed to give sports and entertainment broadcasters, podcasters and rights holders everything they need to deliver broadcast-quality shows at an accessible cost. According to Blueprint Partners, as podcasts become more sophisticated, and begin […]
TV adaptations of video games are proving to be rocket fuel for player numbers. Research from Ampere Analysis reveals that screen spin-offs drive average player growth of almost 140 per cent – far higher than uplift from game-based activations alone. Prime Video’s Fallout series that launched in April 2024 saw the franchise’s monthly active users […]
Channel 4 has acquired Scottish Indie Firecrest Films through the newly launched Creative Investment Fund. The investment marks the first majority investment from the new Fund, which was announced in May, as part of the channel’s twin-track approach to IP ownership under its Fast Forward strategy. Firecrest Films is based in Glasgow and was founded by […]