10 Stories You Should Know: 05/10/2023
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 05/10/2023:
BBC News Channel Loses 1M UK Viewers After International Merger & Presenter Purge (Deadline)
The BBC News channel has lost 1M viewers in the UK after it was merged with BBC World News as part of the corporation’s efforts to slash costs. BBC News’ audience reach in April stood at 9.7M viewers, according to figures published by Barb, the UK ratings body.
Meet The African Streaming Platform Trying To Take On Netflix (Tech Cabal)
Co-founded by Louis Manu and Bright Yeboah in 2020, Wi-flix mission, unlike the like of existing platforms like Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, and even Multichoice’s Showmax, who focus on what Manu calls “top-tier” clientele who comprises of upper middle-class earners, Wi-flix’s focus on the alternative market segment who comprise of low-income earners. A Wi-flix subscription costs $2.99 and for context, the cheapest Netflix package starts at $9.99.
Survey: UK Gen Z keen on enhanced Eurovision experience (Advanced-Television)
Teenagers and those in their early twenties are leading the way when it comes to excitement about the coming weekend’s Eurovision Song Contest and are keen to further enhance their Eurovision experience by using technology, according to research by communications and media software and services Amdocs.
Australia Increases Location Offset For Inbound Production To 30% From July 1 (Deadline)
Australia, already one of the world's leading inbound production hubs, has increased its Location Offset for international film and TV productions shooting in the country to 30% from the current 16.5%, effective from July 1, 2023. The news was announced as part of Australia's 2023-24 national budget by federal treasurer Jim Chalmers.
WBD Starts UCI Mountain Bike World Series Coverage (Advanced-Television)
Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) will cover all six UCI Mountain Bike World Cups – unified under one calendar for the first time – starting with the Cross-country Short Track, Olympic and Marathon in Nové Město na Moravě, Czech Republic (May 11th-14th) which will be available to watch on discovery+, GCN+, Eurosport and the Eurosport App.
OSN And The Arab Fund For Arts And Culture Team Up For Writers’ Room Program (Arab News)
Regional TV company OSN and the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture on Tuesday launched the Writers’ Room, a mentorship program they said is designed to nurture emerging talents and foster the development of storytelling in the Middle East.
SPI International’s Filmstream FAST Channel Extends Samsung TV Plus Reach In Nordics (Digital TV Europe)
Canal+-owned channel provider SPI International has secured a berth for its free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channel, Filmstream, on Samsung TV Plus in Norway, Finland, and Denmark. The channel offers viewers access to a range of independent and classic movies. Filmstream’s current catalogue includes independent world cinema and classic movies from directors such as Hitchcock, Kurosawa, Fellini and others.
BBC Studios Strikes Deal With ‘Mood’ Producer Bonafide (Deadline)
BBC Studios has struck an investment and distribution deal with Bonafide Films, the producer of buzzy BBC breakout drama Mood and Peter Moffatt’s The Last Post. The deal will see BBC Studios invest in the London-based producer’s development slate and take first look on projects for distribution.
Banijay Studios France Recruits Newen’s Guillaume Thouret As MD (TBIVision)
Banijay has hired Newen Group exec Guillaume Thouret as managing director for Banijay Studios France. In his new role, Thouret will lead on Banijay Studios France’s strategy for the local and international market, managing the portfolio of projects in development, building co-production opportunities, and continuing to grow the talent base.
United Media Inks UEFA Deal (Broadband TV News)
United Media has signed a new multi-year contract for the rights to broadcast the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League on Sport Klub channel in Slovenia.