10 Stories You Should Know: 04/03/2023

Here are the global TV stories that should be on your radar

Here are the global TV and streaming news stories that should be on your radar for Monday, April 3rd, 2023:

UK Networks Told To Get Real On Deepfakes (Deadline)
UK networks are being told to get real on deepfakes. In a note sent to broadcasters today (April 3), media regulator Ofcom advised them to “consider carefully” whether they need to update their compliance procedures to account for the risks involved with deepfake content.

Netflix, UNESCO Seek Breakthrough For African Cinema (Hurriyet Daily News)
“Katera of the Punishment Island,” directed by Ugandan Loukman Ali, is among six short films co-financed on the continent by the American platform and the UN agency.

“It’s the revenge of a young girl, left to her own devices and yet who is going to smash up everything,” said French producer Pape Boye, who served as a “mentor” to the director and praises the “jubilant violence” of the film.

Netflix Reteams With ‘Lilyhammer’ Creators On Norwegian Drama Series About Fish Farming Business (Variety)
“Salmon Island” takes place in a small coastal community in Norway and revolves around two families who are sworn enemies in the global salmon industry. The contemporary series delivers a portrait of the fish farming business, weaving together comedy and drama.

Rogers/Shaw Merger Gets Green Light (Advanced-Television)
François-Philippe Champagne, Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, has given the go-ahead, subject to a number of conditions, for the C$26 billion (€21.8bn) merger of multiplay telcos Rogers and Shaw first announced in March 2021.

Netflix’s Approach Shifts, Pushing Content That Can ‘Pop’ (The NY Times)
Netflix’s marketing tactics are indicative of an evolving strategy for a company that is facing a much more competitive streaming marketplace — and trying to serve an increasingly fickle audience. The new tactics also come as Netflix has introduced an advertising tier and is cracking down on password sharing as it contends with a maturing U.S. market. It has also essentially replaced its original creative team, opting for executives with broader tastes to serve a global marketplace. To sell this evolution of the world’s largest streaming service, the company is relying on Marian Lee, its third chief marketing officer in three years.

Viewers Complain Of App Crashes, Buffering Issues During IPL On JioCinema (Best Media Info)
JioCinema, which has the digital streaming rights for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, received backlash from viewers over complaints of app crash or buffering during the matches being played live. 

People started complaining of app crashes during the opening match of the season between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans. JioCinema drew flak during the second and third match as well, as some social media users still complained of glitches. 

Forecast: APAC OTT Revenues At $52bn In 2028 (Advanced-Television)
Asia Pacific OTT TV episodes and movie revenues will reach $52 billion (€48bn) in 2028; up by 56 per cent from the $33 billion recorded in 2022, according to the Asia Pacific OTT TV and Video Forecasts report from analyst firm Digital TV Research.

Viaplay Unveils Crime Thriller Trilogy (Rapid TV News)
As part of its commitment to producing two major English-language films every year, streamer Viaplay has announced a three-season, adaptation of the bestselling novels co-authored by crime writer Camilla Läckberg and Henrik Fexeus.

CNN International Joins Discovery+ (Broadband TV News)
Discovery+ is expanding its line-up of linear TV channels in Germany and Austria with CNN International.

Netflix: A French Film Creates A Surprise And Becomes The 3rd Most Viewed Title In The World (Ozap)
With nearly 12.6 million hours of viewing since last week, "The King of Shadows" comes in behind " Luther: Fallen Sun " and "The Magician's Elephant". In France, the feature film, led by the famous rapper Kaaris , is at the top of the ranking of the most consumed films in front of "Noise" and "Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga". It ranks in the top 10 in 59 territories.