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Nigeria’s leading filmmaker Moses Babatope launches Nile Media Entertainment Group 26 JUL 2024

Distribution

Nigeria’s leading filmmaker Moses Babatope launches Nile Media Entertainment Group

The new film and television production and distribution studio will focus on cultural representation, industry excellence, and sustainable practices as it looks to lead the future of cinema in Africa and beyond.
UK: BBC’s iPlayer overtook Netflix as the top streaming service for 55+ audiences 24 JUL 2024

Trends

UK: BBC’s iPlayer overtook Netflix as the top streaming service for 55+ audiences

Attest’s “2024 UK Media Consumption” report highlighted significant shifts in media consumption across different platforms and age groups.
Director Baz Poonpiriya launches BASK Venture with Thailand’s studio GDH 22 JUL 2024

Deals

Director Baz Poonpiriya launches BASK Venture with Thailand’s studio GDH

GDH is a subsidiary of the GMM group. Meanwhile, Nattawut ‘Baz’ Poonpiriya is the director of 2017 pan-Asian hit “Bad Genius”. The new company will work alongside top U.S.-based producers to offer a fresh perspective on Thai and Asian culture for global audiences.
Studiocanal promotes Anne Cherel as Chief Commercial Officer 19 JUL 2024

Corporate Moves

Studiocanal promotes Anne Cherel as Chief Commercial Officer

The exec will continue to supervise global distribution and will be responsible for supporting the development of Studiocanal in the United States (New York City), reporting to Anna Marsh, CANAL+ Group Deputy CEO and Studiocanal CEO.
Viaplay cutted loss but lost subscribers 19 JUL 2024

Production

Viaplay cutted loss but lost subscribers

The Nordic media group announced its financial results, narrowing losses year-over-year but suffering a dip in subscribers for the second quarter (Q2) and first half (H1) of the 2024 calendar year.