Riedel Communications has announced that Miyagi Television Broadcasting, a key broadcaster in the Tohoku area in Japan’s Miyagi Prefecture, has chosen Riedel’s products to create a communication ecosystem. Riedel’s Artist and Bolero systems provide the balance of functionality, performance, and cost required by the broadcasting giant, as well as ease of use and simple maintenance. […]
Mitre Studios, owned by Ant and Dec, has announced the appointment of former Talkback MD and BBC Commissioning Editor, Ed Sleeman, as their new Managing Director. His role will be to lead the team and drive content opportunities across multiple platforms and genres. Sleeman said: “I am thrilled to be joining Mitre Studios during such […]
Prasad Corporation, the integrated digitalisation services provider, has announced the acquisition of Omnimago the German media post-production company. Prasad says the acquisition demonstrates its long-standing commitment to preserving cinematic and national archival treasures across the globe through the provision of holistic digital transformation solutions. Through Omnimago, Prasad expands its global footprint and strengthens its position […]
A report published by over-60s advocacy group Silver Voices has revealed the extent of the British public’s support for the protection of broadcast TV and radio for the long-term. According to the Safeguarding Universality: The Future of Broadcast TV and Radio report’s findings, over 80 per cent of respondents believe broadcast TV and radio should […]
The UK film and screen industry is failing to tackle sexual harassment, with some victims punished or victimised if they do speak out, according to a report looking at the experiences of staff in a range of roles across the television and film industry. The research, led by an academic at the University of York, […]
KidsMe, the Children Content Factory of the De Agostini Group, and Kelebek Media, a UK-based production company active in television, film and media, have partnered to distribute the Italian rights to the animated series Isadora Moon. In the Italian territory, KidsMe will manage the audiovisual and licensing & merchandising rights of the series. The book […]
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has called its first strike in 15 years after failing to reach an agreement on higher pay from broadcasters and studios. A WGA statement said: “The companies’ behaviour has created a gig economy inside a union workforce, and their immovable stance in this negotiation has betrayed a commitment to […]
The Royal Television Society, Northern Ireland (RTS NI) has revealed the 37 nominees shortlisted for this year’s prestigious RTS NI Programme Awards, sponsored by Ka-Boom. The winners will be announced at the 8th RTS NI Awards Ceremony which takes place on June 1st at City Hall Belfast. Fiona Campbell, Chair of RTS NI said: “What […]
Milton Keynes City Television Limited’s mission is to establish a new independent television broadcast station for Milton Keynes and the surrounding areas. It will available to view on Roku TV, Amazon Fire, Apple TV, MKC TV website, laptops, phones, Internet, tablets, social media sites and on televisions. MKC TV’s experienced and successful production team are […]
Picking Scabs, See-Saw Films’ and writer/showrunner Samantha Strauss’ joint venture, has announced that Louise Gough will join the production company as Executive Producer. Gough, who will report to Strauss and Liz Watts, See-Saw Film’s Head of Film and Television (Aus), joins Picking Scabs from Screen Australia where she was Head of Development. This new appointment […]