Japan PM: Olympics “impossible” unless pandemic contained
Shinzo Abe said the Games must be held in a "complete form"
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Production & Post
Hitachi Kokusai introduces dockable 8K camera
New SK-UHD8060B camera will be used at Tokyo 2020
TVBEverywhere
Eurosport to be France’s official pay-TV 2020 Olympic Games broadcaster
Partnership agreed with Canal+ Group and France Télévisions
TVBEverywhere
Olympic Channel to host Tokyo 2020 highlights
Avoids competing with broadcast partners by streaming live events
Technology
Intel to provide Tokyo 2020 broadcasters with VR content
Will also employ its 3D Athlete Tracking technology
Technology
Facial-recognition app draws Olympics’ attention
App provides athlete profiles to users who hold their smartphones to focus on particular athletes' faces on television
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A million 8K TVs to ship worldwide by 2019
IHS reveals insight suggesting 8K TV shipments will experience significant growth in next four years
Business
Discovery and Eurosport win broadcast rights for 2018-2024 Olympic Games
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has awarded all TV and multiplatform broadcast rights for the 2018-2024 Olympic Games to broadcasters Discovery and Eurosport.
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