Film / TV

 

The Appetite for Nordic Content Continues to Surge (Senal News)

Nordic content is not only appealing for remakes, but the top global players have all communicated ambitions to invest in local originals on their respective platforms. As of the t... More

How ‘Squid Game’ Got Lost in Translation (Spherex Blog)

The old theatrical days are long over, where localisation service providers had months if not years to generate local language audio and subtitles prior to international exhibition... More

€600m Canal Deal With French Film Industry Shortens VOD Windows (BTN)

Canal+ has signed a new agreement with the French film industry that extends their relationship until at least 2024.... More

Viewers Enjoy, Value Ads Viewed on a TV More Than Any Other Device (RTN)

More than half (56%) of adults in the UK, Germany, Spain, Italy and France are willing to watch ads on TV in exchange for free content in response to the rising costs of streaming ... More

Spanish Government Forces Global Streamers to Air Shows in Local Languages (TVB)

Global platforms will be expected to include at least six per cent of their catalogue in Spain's three co-official languages.... More

Why Artisan and At-Scale Localisation Services Aren’t Mutually Exclusive (Take 1 Blog)

We work in a creative industry. So much effort goes into creating content of the highest standard. Production teams finesse every word of their scripts, carefully cast actors and v... More

France, UK Dominate European Animation (BTN)

France and the UK produce almost two-thirds of animation TV content in Europe.... More

How to Work With External QA Teams to Get the Most Out of Your Testing (Keywords Studios Blog)

Starting a small video games studio with super-talented friends in a basement is undeniably cool. And, in a way, it’s “the dream” for both game enthusiasts looking to break i... More

How CTOs Can Ensure Security, Stability Amid Media Localisation Boom (Slator)

After the pandemic accelerated the migration of workflows, companies, and everything to the cloud, Chief Technology Officers at many organisations had to grapple with new, pressing... More

Netflix to Acquire German Visual Effects Studio Behind ‘Stranger Things’ and More (TechCrunch)

Netflix is acquiring Munich-based visual effects studio Scanline VFX for an undisclosed amount. The company expects the deal to close in the first quarter of 2022, subject to regul... More

The Premier League’s Mega US Rights Deal Represents the Next Step of its International Evolution (DTE)

While sports broadcasting has typically been at home on traditional linear TV, advancements to live streaming technology – along with competition in an increasingly congested mar... More

World’s Largest Fully-Encapsulated Virtual Production Volume to Open in the UK (TVB)

The facility houses six sound stages, including a 30,000 sq ft stage which the company describes as the world’s largest fully encapsulated virtual production volume. ... More

Keywords Upgrades, Expands Audio and Post-Production Centre in Italy

Keywords Studios has announced the upgrade and expansion of its leading audio and post-production facility in Milan, Italy. The studio has been improved with state-of-the-art techn... More

Report: Premier League Requests Six Second Offers as it Eyes US$2B Rights Deal (Sports Pro)

Amazon, Fox, NBC, and WarnerMedia among the bidders, with CBS and ESPN to make joint proposal.... More

Peacock European Roll-out Begins on Sky UK (Advanced Television)

Sky and NBCUniversal have confirmed plans to roll-out SVOD Peacock content across Sky territories, beginning with a soft launch just debuted in the UK and Ireland. Included at no a... More

Fighting Video Piracy as a Multifaceted Endeavor, Says Avigail Gutman (TV Technology)

The Synamedia VP talks frankly about how the company finds and combats content pirates.... More

France’s Les Arcs Unveils Line-Up for First Physical Edition Since 2019 (Screen Daily)

France’s Les Arcs Film Festival (December 11-18) has announced the programme for its first physical edition in two years, after the Covid-19 pandemic forced its cancellation in 2... More

Lost in Translation: The Global Streaming Boom is Creating a Severe Translator Shortage (Rest of World)

Industry executives say international hit shows like Squid Game are draining a limited talent pool. Training a new generation of translators to meet this supply issue in certain tr... More

Keywords Expands Game Testing Services in North America With New Mirabel Studio

The new facility will offer end-to-end functional quality assurance testing services for global video games and brand clients. With its teams having extensive experience across vid... More

UK’s Twickenham Film Studios Receives Planning Approval for Expansion (ScreenDaily)

The plans involve a hybrid of film studios and production facilities with enhanced public areas, co-working spaces for local businesses, a café and a boutique cinema.... More

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