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Señal News presents the latest news and the best analysis on the global entertainment business, with access to the most influential executives of the biggest TV, streaming, film, animation and telecommunications companies.

Rufus Radcliffe is the new CEO at Scotland\

Corporate Moves

30 AUG 2024

Rufus Radcliffe is the new CEO at Scotland's STV Group

The executive will take on the role on November 1, after Simon Pitts steps down from the role on October 31.

USA: More than half of sports fan prefer streaming over network TV

Trends

30 AUG 2024

USA: More than half of sports fan prefer streaming over network TV

A study by Hub Entertainment Research revealed that, despite being chosen by a quarter of sports fans, traditional TV still holds a perceived edge in delivering sports content.

BBC Player to expand its reach in Poland through a new deal

Streaming

30 AUG 2024

BBC Player to expand its reach in Poland through a new deal

The company partnered CDA to bring the VOD platform to CDA Premium subscribers.

ITV and Talpa\

Distribution

30 AUG 2024

ITV and Talpa's "A Party to Die For" doubles Netherland's SBS6 primetime average

The show nearly quadrupled the channel’s primetime average among 20-34-year-olds. The format is distributed internationally by ITV Studios.

Australia\

Programmers

30 AUG 2024

Australia's Nine Entertainment leads total television revenue share in 2024

The Australian company released its annual financial results, where it reported a profit of $134.9m.

 Vancouver Film Festival 2024: Blue Ant and Lakeside to premiere of "The Death of James"

Awards

30 AUG 2024

Vancouver Film Festival 2024: Blue Ant and Lakeside to premiere of "The Death of James"

The title is a coproduction between the animation teams at Blue Ant Studios (formerly Look Mom! Productions) and Lakeside Animation Studios. The film was created and directed by acclaimed Toronto-based animator, Sam Chou.

Fremantle closes Label1 factual indie

Production

30 AUG 2024

Fremantle closes Label1 factual indie

The closure comes in light of the need to streamline the business and the challenging economic backdrop. Any projects or returning series will be supported by the existing Fremantle UK portfolio.

The 30th Unifrance Rendez-vous to begin in Le Havre

Trade Shows

30 AUG 2024

The 30th Unifrance Rendez-vous to begin in Le Havre

At this flagship event for the sector, 180 buyers from some forty countries will be able to discover more than 700 audiovisual programs covering all genres (drama, animation, documentary, live performance, and entertainment), presented by 56 distributors of French audiovisual works.

Banijay Asia and SERA collaborate on an innovative format show

Production

30 AUG 2024

Banijay Asia and SERA collaborate on an innovative format show

The format will capture the drama, disappointment, and joy as the shortlisted individuals participate in various challenges that test their mettle and readiness for space travel. The show will culminate in the selection of a final winner who will have the opportunity to become one of the first Indian citizens to travel into space.

Mipcom 2024: Keshet International launched its slate with three new acquisitions

Trade Shows

30 AUG 2024

Mipcom 2024: Keshet International launched its slate with three new acquisitions

"Save the Date" (ISL) and "Too Much Love" (SLK) join KI’s drama slate, while "SAS: Catching the Criminals" (UK) joins KI’s factual slate.

Australia\

Production

30 AUG 2024

Australia's ABC to produce four new children’s shows

The programs, three animations and one live action hybrid are all original titles and will be highlights of the ABC’s Children’s content slate in 2025 and beyond. They will be part of the offerings for 2025 and 2026.

Japan SVOD market to hit $5.6 billion in 2028 amidst rising premium content demand

Forecasts

30 AUG 2024

Japan SVOD market to hit $5.6 billion in 2028 amidst rising premium content demand

GlobalData's forecast indicated an ongoing increase in household penetration of fixed broadband services, along with a shift in consumer preference from traditional pay-TV services to OTT video platforms.

TIFF 2024 to launch a new section on women’s empowerment

Trade Shows

30 AUG 2024

TIFF 2024 to launch a new section on women’s empowerment

Co-hosted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, the section will highlight films directed by female filmmakers and/or on female-focused films.

Gaumont Vice CEO Christophe Riandee exits the company

Corporate Moves

29 AUG 2024

Gaumont Vice CEO Christophe Riandee exits the company

CEO Sidonie Dumas to assume his duties.

All3media International secured presales for “Joan” across six continents

Distribution

29 AUG 2024

All3media International secured presales for “Joan” across six continents

ITV and CW joined by global partners for the Snowed-In Productions’ series including Prime Video, NBC Universal, CBC and Magenta TV.