MEDIA BOY'S WORLD MEDIA NEWS

Rakuten TV, the European streaming platforms, has expanded its catalogue with the launch of two new seasonal FAST channels: 100% Christmas and Halloween.

Business Plus: Bakhaurst reveals the current level of TV licence payments as RTE looks to recover

Story from Business Plus:

More than 100,000 fewer people have paid their RTÉ TV licence fee so far this year than in the same period in 2022, prior to the payments scandal.

Saturday 12 October 2024

Paramount Global for sale latest - CNBC: Jeff Shell is about to lead Paramount. He may have runway to make bold changes he couldn’t at NBC

Story from CNBC:

Less than two years after NBCUniversal fired Jeff Shell for alleged sexual harassment, the former CEO is close to finding himself back in the saddle leading a storied media company.

CNBC: Diamond Sports looks to drop 11 MLB teams from Bally Sports regional networks

Story from CNBC:

Major League Baseball is out of here.

Advanced Television: DirecTV launching FAST platform

Story from Advanced Television:

DirecTV has announced plans to launch a dedicated free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) platform – MyFree DirecTV – in the US on November 15th.

RTÉ News: Reduction of 100 in RTÉ staff headcount over past 12 months

Story from RTÉ News:

RTÉ Director General Kevin Bakhurst has confirmed to staff that there has been a reduction of 100 in staff headcount through natural attrition, over the last 12 months.

RTÉ News: RTÉ to move under remit of C&AG, minister confirms

Story from RTÉ News:

RTÉ is to move under the remit of the Comptroller and Auditor General.

RTÉ News: RTÉ calls for removal of broadcast moratorium for elections

Story from RTÉ News:

RTÉ has called for the broadcast moratorium for elections and referendums to be removed, saying being able to respond to "misinformation" before a vote is "central to the democratic process in the digital era".

RTÉ News: RTÉ Director of Content Jennings to leave organisation

Story from RTÉ News:

RTÉ has announced that its Director of Content Jim Jennings is leaving the organisation.

RTÉ News: RTÉ unions lodge pay claim on behalf of staff

Story from RTÉ News:

A pay claim for RTÉ staff of a flat rate increase of €1,500 plus 6%, has been lodged by the TUG (Trade Union Group).

Deadline: Warner Bros Television’s Channing Dungey On ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 4 Progress, ‘Bad Monkey’ & J.J. Abrams Deal Renewals, More ‘Big Bang’ Spinoff Cast Returns

Story from Deadline:

While attending Warner Bros Television Group’s Fall TV Season Celebration on Thursday night, Channing Dungey, Chairman and CEO of the Warner Bros. Television Group, answered a few questions from Deadline about some of the studio’s buzziest series including Apple TV’s Ted Lasso and Bad Monkey, The Big Bang Theory spinoff in the works at Max and more.

Hollywood Reporter: ABC Bulks Up ‘Monday Night Football’ Slate

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

ABC is ready for some (more) football.

Deadline: Allen Media Group Undergoes More Layoffs, Says It’s A Continuation Of Spring Cuts

Story from Deadline:

There’s more layoffs at Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group.

Friday 11 October 2024

Advanced Television: ITV Studios signs drama deal with France Télévisions

Story from Advanced Television:

ITV Studios has signed a new deal with France Télévisions, delivering a package of drama content to France Télévisions’ channels, including the thriller series The Gathering.

Deadline: Netflix Layoffs Hit Publicity Department

Story from Deadline:

Netflix‘s PR operation underwent layoffs Thursday.

Deadline: Comcast CEO Brian Roberts On M&A And Hulu

Story from Deadline:

Comcast CEO Brian Roberts said at a media conference today.

Hollywood Reporter: Starz and BritBox Launch Streaming’s Latest Bundle

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

Fans of U.K.-set programming, rejoice. Starz and BritBox announced a new partnership on Thursday for what is perhaps the most niche bundle in streaming.