People
Rosie Neider wins RTS Young Technologist of the Year Award
Celebrating the achievements of young people in the industry, the award aims to advance education in the science, technology and art of television and...
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Business
Could the licence fee be expanded to include streaming services?
Culture Minister Lisa Nandy has discussed potential ideas for the BBC's funding during a discussion about the Royal Charter with MPs
Media Delivery
BBC director-general confirms talks with Channel 4 about streaming partnership
"There are an array of commercial, audience, public service, and technical issues, but what we’ll do is explore that as quickly as we...
Media Consumption
BBC records biggest ever UHD event during France v Senegal
The broadcaster's second-screen 3D Experience was used more than a million times during the first week of the tournament
Production & Post
Watch: Behind the scenes of the BBC’s FIFA World Cup trail
The film aims to build-up to the tournament through the physical language of fandom, to elevate everyday artefacts, such as scarves or flags, into...
Artificial Intelligence
BBC Question Time welcomes AI-generated panellists
The BBC said the use of AI was in line with its editorial guidelines
Business
New BBC DG: We need to get the right story in the right format on the right platform
Matt Brittin set out three priorities for his new role: make the case for the BBC, editorial excellence, and move with velocity closer to...
Media Consumption
BBC promises second screen watch-alongs and immersive VR experiences in FIFA World Cup coverage
The BBC said it intends to employ interactive technology, new digital-first shows and immersive VR experiences following every England and Scotland match
Production & Post
Celebrating a TV legend
TVBEurope celebrates the 100th birthday of Sir David Attenborough with a look back at his impact on television, both on and off screen
Business
BBC cuts will ‘damage its ability to deliver on its public mission’
The broadcaster is expected to cut up to 2,000 jobs, around 10 per cent of its workforce, with more information likely to be revealed...
Media Delivery
BBC, France Télévisions, RAI call for interoperability across live 5G broadcast
The industry is calling for mobile network providers to standardise Quality on Demand APIs to widen live production over 5G
People
Tim Davie appointed as next co-chair of the Creative Industries Council
The outgoing BBC director-general returns to the post for the second time, having served as industry chair of the Council in 2018
Business
Why the BBC appointed a ‘tech bro’ as director-general
According to Robert Ambrose, co-founder of Caretta Research, Matt Brittin's appointment comes at a point in the BBC's journey where the broadcaster needs someone...
Business
Lisa Nandy suggests BBC could be given permanent charter
Speaking at the Society of Editors conference, Nandy described the BBC as "one of the two most important institutions in our country", alongside the...
Media Consumption
Could BBC iPlayer carry content from other broadcasters?
In A BBC for All, the broadcaster highlighted the need for "radical reforms" to its independence and ability to respond to evolving audience demand
People
Storm Fagan named BBC chief technology and product officer
Fagan will oversee BBC Media Tech, a new division that will unite the broadcaster's product and technology teams
Media Delivery
Netflix co-CEO: We can help traditional broadcasters connect with audiences
Greg Peters said the streamer is "eager" to help broadcasters connect with audiences that they're not currently connecting with
Business
Bectu: proposed BBC cuts will damage its ability to fulfil vital function
Outgoing DG Tim Davie said the corporation will need to cut spending by 10 per cent
Production & Post
BBC and Nomint blaze stop-motion trail for Milano Cortina 2026
The ambitious project used 700 3D-printed miniature figures for the opening credits of the BBC's Winter Olympic coverage
Business
UK’s creative industries minister suggests PSBs should ‘move closer’ to battle the streamers
Ian Murray has written to Ofcom and the Competition and Markets Authority to suggest there would be "significant benefits to public service media providers...
People
BBC names Rhodri Talfan Davies as interim director-general
He will take up the position following Tim Davie's departure on 2nd April
Live Production
Interoperability, flexibility, scalability: the benefits of MXL for the broadcast industry
During TVBEurope's webinar on unlocking MXL's capabilities, the panel discussed how the technology will help streamline production for broadcasters, streamers and sports organisations
Media Delivery
BBC confirms YouTube strategic partnership, includes aim to upskill producers and creators
Led by the National Film and Television School (NFTS), 150 media professionals will be invited to develop their YouTube skills with a series of...
Media Delivery
Netflix looks to expand vertical video capabilities as TV market ‘has never been more competitive than it is today’
The company's co-CEOs discussed the changing market, with competition from the likes of Instagram and YouTube
Media Delivery
BBC ‘to produce unique programmes for YouTube’
Programmes created for YouTube will be aimed at younger audiences who are watching the Google-owned platform more than traditional broadcasters
Artificial Intelligence
‘AI makes humans more important, not less’: Broadcast CTOs discuss AI adoption
Technology leaders from the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Hearst Networks discuss the impact of AI on the workforce, content discovery and more at...
Production & Post
From soft toy to 3D art: Revealing the unique look of Pudsey’s first animated adventure
Animation creative director Tony Reed tells TVBEurope about the monumental task of bringing BBC Children in Need’s beloved mascot to life for his 40th...
Production & Post
A tale of two cities
In the first of a series looking at production in the regions, Matthew Corrigan turns the spotlight on Greater Manchester, visiting dock10 and Versa...
Production & Post
Identifying a touch of Christmas Magic: Behind the scenes of BBC One’s festive idents
As the BBC's Christmas idents appear on screens across the country, Barney Goodland, producer at Magic Light Pictures tells TVBEurope how they should be...
Production & Post
Inside the Whoniverse: How The War Between the Land and the Sea created a new deep-sea world
The War Between the Land and the Sea is a spin-off from Doctor Who while also very much its own story. Kevin Hilton talks...
Business
UK government launches BBC Charter Review, considers future of the licence fee
" must reflect the whole of the UK, remain an engine for economic growth and be funded in a way that is sustainable...
Sustainability
British film and TV industry publishes Statement of Intent on clean power
Published and co-signed by BAFTA albert and partners, the Statement aims to accelerate sustainable screen production practices
Business
Ofcom calls on the BBC to ‘innovate and take risks’ as it heads into Charter renewal
According to Ofcom, the broadcaster should make content available where people want to watch it, such as on third-party platforms
Business
‘This is a critical moment for the BBC’: reaction to Tim Davie’s decision to step down
"The size, budget, scope and governance of the institution are all to play for, and this means the BBC starts the [Charter} negotiations with...
Live Production
Media eXchange Layer – today and tomorrow
As momentum around MXL builds, Russell Trafford-Jones, industry engagement manager at Techex, explores its potential to enable seamless live media exchange across software-based infrastructures...
Media Consumption
Report: 10 million people could lose TV access if DCMS switches off transmission in 2035
Independent Analyst Matthew Horsman suggests DCMS plans are moving too quickly for many UK households
Virtual Production
Virtual production first for CBeebies and VERSA Manchester
Blending traditional techniques with digital environments, The Great Ice Cream Hunt marks the first time the channel has used the technology
Media Consumption
Channel 4 ‘best-ever’ day as streaming growth continues
Building on a record-breaking September, Channel 4 delivered its best-ever week for views alongside market-leading linear success
Production & Post
Reconstructing the past: how Lux Aeterna brought early humans to life in BBC’s Human
The team at Lux Aeterna explain how partnering with photogrammetry specialists Sample & Hold enabled the recreation of prehistoric humans, while also paving the...
Production & Post
Former BBC Elstree Centre set for ‘world-class’ film and TV studio transformation
The campus will be rebranded as Fairbanks Studios, reflecting its heritage, having been owned and operated by Hollywood legend Douglas Fairbanks Jr in the...
Business
Lisa Nandy stresses need for “strong” public service media to help viewers make informed choices
Nandy spoke about the essential nature of public service media in an increasingly febrile environment