10 Stories You Should Know: 04/19/2023
Here are the global TV stories that should be on your radar
Here are the global TV and streaming stories that should be on your radar for Wednesday, April 19th, 2023:
Fremantle UK Unveils New CEO Following Simon Andreae Departure (Deadline)
Fremantle UK has named departing Thames boss Amelia Brown as its new CEO just days after Simon Andreae stepped down following misconduct complaints. Brown was due to leave the Fremantle-owned Got Talent producer over the summer but will instead immediately take the reins from Andreae.
Netflix To Maintain $17bn Content Spend In 2024 (TBIVision)
Netflix is not likely to cut its content investment in 2024, with co-CEO Ted Sarandos confirming that its spending is likely to remain around $17bn.
The news emerged in an earnings call with analysts following Netflix’s Q1 results, during which the streamer revealed it had added 1.75 million net new subscribers in Q1.
MagentaTV To Take Viaplay Content For German Streamers (Rapid TV News)
In the latest expansion of into key streaming markets, Viaplay Group has agreed a partnership with Deutsche Telekom to bring Viaplay Select’s premium content to the MagentaTV service in Germany.
OSN Expands Licensing Deal With NBCUniversal (Arab News)
OSN has expanded its licensing agreement with NBCUniversal Global Distribution to add more content to its library. OSN said the new deal will allow it to bring first-run content, including movies, TV shows, and news programs, to audiences in the region.
BFI Looks to Close U.K. Skills Gap With $12M Funding (The Hollywood Reporter)
The fight against the U.K.’s critical skills shortage — one that experts have said threatens to impact the ongoing growth of its film and TV industry — is getting a shot in the arm thanks to new funding initiative from the British Film Institute.
AMC Eyes Talamasca Series Expansion To Its Anne Rice Immortal Universe (TBIVision)
AMC Networks is in development on a potential third series in its expanding Anne Rice Immortal Universe. The series would be set in the world of the Talamasca, a secretive organization featured in a number of Rice’s novels that is devoted to studying the supernatural world and keeping mortals safe from its darkest elements.
Nominations Announced For Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (The Eagle Online)
The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards is one of Africa’s most prestigious award ceremonies, celebrating outstanding achievements in the African film and television industry.
Ofcom Asks Should Advertising Rules Apply Equally To All UK TV Channels? (Broadband TV News)
Ofcom has launched a new consultation into whether it should remove some of the stricter advertising rules currently applied to the commercially-funded public service broadcasters.
Kenyan Films, Shows Shine In Africa Magic Viewer's Choice Awards Nominee List (The Standard)
Kenyan series and entertainers are flying the country’s flag high in the nominee list for this year’s Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards released on April 16.
Kenya received a total of 17 nominations, with each standing a chance to secure the prestigious accolade during the ceremony set to be held in Lagos, Nigeria on May 20.
Content Spend In India Expected To Reach US$10bn In Five Years (MediaNews4U)
The Asia Video Industry Association’s (AVIA) Future of Video India conference opened to a full house with a keynote conversation with Apurva Chandra, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB). Secretary Chandra stated that with OTT, Indian content has become more accessible and more acceptable to a global audience.