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Aardman Academy appoints award-winning director Will Becher as Stop Motion Lead 29 JUL 2024

Corporate Moves

Aardman Academy appoints award-winning director Will Becher as Stop Motion Lead

Will has had a career spanning 20 years working as a writer, director, and stop motion lead animator after originally joining Aardman for work experience. His feature film character animation has been recognised with both Annie and Visual Effects Society nominations.
ITV first-half ad revenue was boosted by England\ 26 JUL 2024

Markets

ITV first-half ad revenue was boosted by England's Euro 2024 journey

First half underlying earnings are up 40%. On one hand, we are confident of an increase in underlying earnings for the full year; on the other hand, we forecast flat advertising revenue in Q3. The growth in total ad revenue was offset by a decline in production business ITV Studios, which felt the impact of last year's U.S writers' and actors' strike.
Cineflix Rights closes multiple UK deals for scripted and factual content 26 JUL 2024

Deals

Cineflix Rights closes multiple UK deals for scripted and factual content

The agreements were a combination of newer factual shows and new seasons of returning brands. Some of the buyers were Paramount+, A+E Network’s Crime+Investigation, Sky, and Channel 4.
American, British, and European regulators signed a joint statement on effective AI competition 26 JUL 2024

Production

American, British, and European regulators signed a joint statement on effective AI competition

Common principles set out include fair dealing and prevention of exclusionary tactics as well as closer scrutiny of investments and partnerships between incumbents and newcomers.
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.