Business
UK Culture Secretary will not intervene in WBD-Paramount deal
The Competition and Markets Authority has also announced its decision that there are no competition aspects in the proposed merger in the UK which...
acquisitions
Business
UK competition regulator asks interested parties to comment on Sky/ITV deal
The CMA has opened its information-gathering process ahead of a formal investigation into the transaction
Business
European Commission approves Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery
The EC ruled that in terms of the "AV value chain", its investigation showed that there are "enough alternative competitors" to offer the new...
Business
Analyst: Paramount-WBD pause ‘doesn’t settle anything’
Mike Proulx from Forrester said the US federal judge's decision to put the deal on hold for 14 days "kicks the can a bit...
Business
RCapital acquires ES Broadcast Hire
The new company will be led by Warren Taggart as managing director and Chris Eyles as chief operating officer
Business
Done deal: Comcast agrees £1.6 billion deal to acquire ITV
According to Sky, the combined business will have the resources and technology capabilities to compete more effectively with global media and technology companies in...
Business
Broadcast Solutions expands service portfolio with BFE acquisition
The targeted investment aims to expand Broadcast Solutions' technical capabilities, allowing the two companies to expand their offering across IP, cloud, software development, automation...
Business
Viaplay Group agrees to sell Dutch broadcast and streaming operations
The sale, which is subject to regulatory approval, aims to allow Viaplay Group to focus on operations in its core Nordic markets, said the...
Business
Imagine Communications acquired by Lumine Group
The acquisition aims to deepen Lumine's position in the global media supply chain arena
Business
‘We want to bring the business back’: MultiDyne acquires MRMC assets
TVBEurope speaks to MultiDyne Robotics and Motion Control managing director Neil Maycock about plans for the company going forward
Business
Report: Comcast agrees terms to acquire ITV
According to reports, the two companies are now finalising terms with a deal potentially being announced in the next two weeks
Business
MediaKind completes Harmonic video acquisition
The merger integrates both teams under a single organisation with a focus on helping media companies modernise and scale their video operations
Business
Fox acquires Roku in $22 billion deal
According to the company, the acquisition brings together Fox's premium content and advertising capabilities with Roku's consumer interface
Business
European Commission investigates foreign investments in WBD-Paramount deal
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), Abu Dhabi-based L'imad Holding Company, and Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) are providing $24 billion to help finance the...
Business
UK’s Competition and Markets Authority confirms investigation into WBD/Paramount deal
The CMA is considering whether the deal would result in "a substantial lessening of competition within any market or markets in the United Kingdom...
Business
Lumine Group acquires Synamedia’s video network business unit
Synamedia said it will switch focus to its portfolio including Go, Senza and Iris
Business
James Cameron’s Lightstorm Vision unifies 3D production with STEREOTEC acquisition
The acquisition aims to unify 3D production from capture to delivery, lowering barriers to access for cinematic, broadcast and immersive production
Business
Ampere Analysis picks PlumResearch
The acquisition aims to deliver enhanced insights across the streaming, content production, content distribution and media rights value chains
Business
Could the Paramount/Warner Bros Discovery deal be finalised early?
According to reports, Paramount is looking at a target date in July to finalise the $111 billion deal
Business
ITV confirms it’s still in ‘active discussions’ with Comcast about a sale
The proposed £1.6 billion deal is focused on ITV’s Media and Entertainment division, which includes its TV channels as well as streaming service, ITVX
Business
Bectu calls on UK government to intervene in Paramount’s acquisition of WBD
In a letter to media minister Ian Murray, Bectu warned of the impact the deal could have on the UK's creative workforce, particularly freelancers
Business
DAZN acquires OTT platform ViewLift as it pushes into the US market
The move underscores DAZN’s ambition to play a pivotal role in US sports ecosystem, said the company. enabling enhanced scalable streaming, direct-to-consumer, and business-to-business...
Live Production
Sportway and Broadcast Solutions aim to ‘define the next generation of live sports production’ with acquisition
The two companies have joined forces to acquire AI technology provider Studio Automated
Business
UK regulators open inquiry into Paramount/WBD transaction
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has received the necessary information from the relevant parties to launch the pre-notification stage of its inquiry
Production & Post
Atomos acquires Flanders Scientific
Flanders Scientific will continue to operate as a distinct brand within the wider Atomos family
Business
Nikon sells MRMC to investment company—UPDATED
Following the sale, MRMC has announced the appointment of Nick Barthee as chief operating officer
Virtual Production
Is Disney looking to buy Unreal Engine’s developer?
According to reports, the company is "waiting for the right moment" to make a bid for Epic Games
Business
Orange enters discussions to divest Globecast
Orange is in exclusive negotiations with investment company Verdoso about a potential deal that could close by the end of 2026
Business
Sapphire Technology acquires 24i, Amino
The move follows the announcement that Aferian, the previous owner of both companies, has called in administrators
Business
ITV confirms it’s still in talks over potential sale to Comcast
Speaking on a call with analysts, ITV CEO Dame Carolyn McCall reiterated the company is "actively engaged" in the talks
Production & Post
Home Post Production acquires Picture Shop Bristol
The move aims to strengthen factual, unscripted, and entertainment capabilities for Home
Business
No deal. Netflix drops out of race to acquire Warner Bros Discovery
Following WBD's announcement it viewed Paramount's latest bid as a "superior deal", Netflix's co-CEOs said they saw the company as a "‘nice to have’...
Production & Post
Clear Angle Studios introduces new processing service for VFX teams
The move follows the Clear Angle Studios' acquisition of the IP and technology of facial capture company DI4D
Production & Post
Foundry invests further in AI with Griptape acquisition
The company said it intends to continue developing Griptape’s offering to meet the demands of VFX and animation pipelines and will integrate it with...
Business
Orange ‘considering selling Viaccess-Orca’
According to reports in France, Orange is testing the water before deciding whether to proceed with a sale
Business
Is WBD planning to return to the negotiating table with Paramount?
According to reports, WBD is considering reopening talks with Paramount following its most recent amended offer
Business
Activist investor increases WBD holding, preparing to ‘oppose Netflix deal’
According to reports, Ancora Holdings is preparing for a possible filing that would argue the company's board hasn't given proper consideration to Paramount's competing...
Business
Could a potential ITV sale to Comcast be imminent?
According to the National Union of Journalists, "ITV/Comcast talks are at a much more advanced stage than has been made public"
Business
Ellison: I firmly believe uniting Paramount and WBD will build a true champion for the creative community
Paramount chairman and CEO David Ellison has written a letter to the UK's creative community setting out a number of key commitments should the...
Audio
Audiotonix gets sound deal with DPA Microphones, Wisycom and Austrian Audio acquisitions
All three brands join the growing Audiotonix portfolio, which includes Allen & Heath, Calrec, DiGiCo, and Solid State Logic
Business
UK politicians and former BBC boss call on CMA to review Netflix’s Warner Bros Discovery bid
The group have reportedly written to CMA chief executive Sarah Cardell, warning that the proposed deal will "cement an already dominant player" in the...
Business
Camera tech company Professional Motion Technology acquired by Broadcast Solutions Group
According to Broadcast Solutions, the acquisition aims to build a strong foundation for innovative special camera systems products and services