Leading specialist film and TV industry PR agency Percy & Warren’s latest survey has revealed that a majority of UK and international screen professionals support the introduction of a 5% levy on streaming platforms' UK revenues. The survey was conducted following recent calls from the UK CMS committee to protect British high-end TV production. The survey revealed strong alignment across the industry in support of a UK streaming levy. Over 80% of respondents backed the government’s proposed … [Read more...] about Survey shows significant level of support for streaming levy to save UK production industry
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Deep Dive Korea: Song Ji-hyo’s Haenyeo Adventure descends onto BBC Earth
BBC Studios has announced that audiences across Asia will be the first to watch Deep Dive Korea: Song Ji-hyo’s Haenyeo Adventure on their screens, with the series set to premiere on BBC Earth and BBC Player in Asia on 11 May. A first original co-production between BBC Studios and Korean media company JTBC, Deep Dive Korea: Song Ji-hyo’s Haenyeo Adventure immerses viewers in Korean star Song Ji-hyo’s journey as she undertakes the greatest challenge of her life: free diving with the legendary … [Read more...] about Deep Dive Korea: Song Ji-hyo’s Haenyeo Adventure descends onto BBC Earth
The Hive Studio Opens Greek Branch
Leading animation production company The Hive Studio has announced the launch of its Greek base, The Hive Greece, in partnership with ANIMASYROS productions. The new base in Athens and partnership aims to unite talent and resources of the South Mediterranean region to strengthen the local animation industry and foster partnerships and European-wide co-productions. The Hive Studio has established itself as an international creative hub, known for producing visually diverse and technically … [Read more...] about The Hive Studio Opens Greek Branch
Cool Japan Showcase Anime Manga Tourism Festival Sparks a Deeper Journey Through Japan
The Secretariat of Intellectual Property Strategy Headquarters, Cabinet Office Japan, and Anime Tourism Association announced the Cool Japan Showcase Anime Manga Tourism Festival, set to take place at the 2025 Expo Osaka-Kansai from Wednesday, April 30, to Friday, May 2, 2025. Aimed at expanding tourism to Japan through one of its most popular cultural exports, the exhibition will showcase 26 iconic anime and manga destinations from across Japan, offering a unique opportunity for visitors to … [Read more...] about Cool Japan Showcase Anime Manga Tourism Festival Sparks a Deeper Journey Through Japan
The Ad Club welcomes Francesco Poletti as International Jury Chair for ABBY Awards 2025 powered by One Show
The Ad Club has announced the appointment of Francesco Poletti, Chief Creative Officer, Le Pub Publicis Italy, as an international jury chair for the ABBY Awards 2025 powered by One Show in the Young Maverick Abby category. Francesco Poletti heads Le Pub Publicis Italy as CCO. He was earlier CCO, VMLY&R and Creative Director at Jung Van Matt. Among the most successful creative leaders in the industry, Francesco joins Le Pub from VMLY&R, where he arrived in 2018, establishing himself in … [Read more...] about The Ad Club welcomes Francesco Poletti as International Jury Chair for ABBY Awards 2025 powered by One Show
Comprimato leverages PHABRIX QxL rasterizer to advance development of 2110 compliant encoders
Test & measurement innovator, Leader Electronics of Europe, has announced that Czechia-based Comprimato, a leader in high performance software encoding and transcoding solutions for broadcast and pro-AV markets, has chosen the PHABRIX QxL rasterizer for its product development process to enhance quality assurance and develop ST 2110 compliant video encoders. Comprimato faced the challenge of ensuring its software-based ST 2110 compliant encoder outputs adhered to industry standards. To … [Read more...] about Comprimato leverages PHABRIX QxL rasterizer to advance development of 2110 compliant encoders
