Thomas Rabe, chief executive of German media giant Bertelsmann, says he hopes to revisit his plan to merge France’s two biggest privately owned broadcasters – M6 and TF1 – which was abandoned in 2022 as a result of regulatory opposition. Rabe told the FT that a tie-up between Bertelsmann-owned M6 and its larger rival TF1, […]
Movies created with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) will be able to win awards at the Oscars, says its organisers. In publishing its new rules and promotional regulations for the 98th Oscars Ceremony (scheduled for March 15th 2026), The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences issued said the use of AI and other […]
The Supervisory Board of ProSiebenSat.1 Media has extended Bert Habets’ contract as Group CEO for another three years (to October 2028). ProSiebenSat.1 says it has achieved “significant successes” since Habets took office. Under his leadership, Joyn has been established as the most successful ad-supported, freely available streaming platform in the German-speaking region with 10 million […]
The HbbTV Association, a global initiative dedicated to providing open standards for the delivery of advanced interactive TV services through broadcast and broadband networks, has announced the release of version 2025-1 of the HbbTV Conformance Test Suite. The latest update further strengthens the Test Suite’s position as an essential resource for manufacturers, ensuring compliance of […]
WWE, part of TKO Group, has acquired Mexican lucha libre promotion AAA – in partnership with Mexico-based sports and entertainment holding company, Fillip. The announcement was made by legendary WWE commentator Michael Cole in Las Vegas during the WrestleMania 41 Saturday Countdown show – with WWE Chief Content Officer Paul ‘HHH’ Levesque, Fillip’s Chairman Alberto Fasja, AAA’s […]
Eglantine Leclabart is now the Global Pay-TV Marketing Director of Canal+ and also joins the Executive Committee. Previously, Leclabart held the position of Deputy Managing Director of Canal+ France in charge of Marketing and Digital. In her new role, she will be responsible for: developing a global marketing vision to support various territories; harmonising performance […]
Netflix has reported revenue of $10.54 billion for Q1 2025, slightly above analysts’ estimates. Profit stood at $2.9 billion for the quarter, despite global ecomonic turmoil, with content including WWE and crime series Adolescence proving particularly popular. Take up of Netflix’s ad-supported tier continues to be strong since its launch in late 2022. The streaming […]
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted AST SpaceMobile, in coordination with AT&T, the ability to test direct-to-cellular connectivity on public safety’s Band 14 spectrum via its BlueBird satellites orbiting Earth. With this approval, it is envisioned that select first responders on FirstNet, Built with AT&T will trial public-safety-grade satellite communications later in 2025. AT&T […]
Ateliere Creative Technologies, the GenAI media software solutions company, has announced that Dan Goman has stepped down as CEO and David Bortis, Ateliere’s SVP of Operations, will assume the role of interim CEO effective immediately. Bortis, a key shareholder, has been with Ateliere for a decade and plays a key role in scaling the company’s […]
Movie platform specialist Kaleidescape has confirmed its membership of consumer and professional 8K ecosystem trade body the 8K Association (8KA), suggesting the move underscores its commitment to pushing the boundaries of home entertainment and ensuring its platform remains at the forefront of technological innovation. “Joining the 8KA positions Kaleidescape alongside other industry leaders, committed to […]