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The future of free TV: Freely’s innovative features and growth plans

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The future of free TV: Freely's innovative features and growth plans - TVBEurope

TVBEurope talks to Sarah Milton, chief product officer at Everyone TV, about the success of Freely, the UK's free-to-air IPTV service, which is set for significant growth with new device launches and…

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tvbeurope.bsky.social @tvbeurope.com · 4h

How BlueBolt created the VFX for #DowntonAbbey's grand finale

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Creating the VFX for Downton Abbey's grand finale - TVBEurope

BlueBolt worked on 138 VFX shots for the film, including the opening sequence set in a 1930s Piccadilly Circus

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tvbeurope.bsky.social @tvbeurope.com · 6h

New UK data centre aimed at broadcast, IPTV and OTT users opens

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New UK data centre aimed at broadcast, IPTV and OTT users opens - TVBEurope

Designed to ingest satellite RF signals for conversion to IP streams, the new site allows data to be stored or originated for ultra-low latency distribution via users' networks, CDNs or private connec...

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tvbeurope.bsky.social @tvbeurope.com · 8h

TVBEurope talks to Sarah Milton, chief product officer at Everyone TV, about the success of Freely, the UK's free-to-air IPTV service, which is set for significant growth with new device launches and a focus on personalisation

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The future of free TV: Freely's innovative features and growth plans - TVBEurope

TVBEurope talks to Sarah Milton, chief product officer at Everyone TV, about the success of Freely, the UK's free-to-air IPTV service, which is set for significant growth with new device launches and ...

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tvbeurope.bsky.social @tvbeurope.com · 9h

OpenDrives promotes Alex Dunfey to CTO

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OpenDrives promotes Alex Dunfey to CTO - TVBEurope

The announcement follows last month's soft launch of the company's Astraeus cloud-based data services platform

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tvbeurope.bsky.social @tvbeurope.com · 11h

Thomson Broadcast sells GatesAir to private equity firm

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Thomson Broadcast sells GatesAir to private equity firm - TVBEurope

The deal will enable GatesAir to "accelerate innovation and deliver the breakthrough technologies that will define the future of over-the-air content delivery," said CEO Barbara Spicek

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tvbeurope.bsky.social @tvbeurope.com · 13h

The latest issue of TVBEurope investigates the Media eXchange Layer and what it means for the industry, explores how content can be protected to stem the tide against illegal streaming, and celebrates our Best of Show Awards at IBC2025 winners

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TVBEurope October/November 2025 issue now available - TVBEurope

The latest issue investigates the Media eXchange Layer and what it means for the industry, explores how content can be protected to stem the tide against illegal streaming, and celebrates our Best of ...

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tvbeurope.bsky.social @tvbeurope.com · 1d

President and CEO Deacon Johnson talks to TVBEurope about the company's plans for the future, including novel approaches to software deployments, closer alignment between hardware and software, and streamlining OTT delivery

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MainConcept completes management buyout, expects 'innovation to occur at a faster pace' - TVBEurope

President and CEO Deacon Johnson talks to TVBEurope about the company's plans for the future, including novel approaches to software deployments, closer alignment between hardware and software, and…

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AI development is following a familiar path, says Tridib Chakravarty, CEO and president of StorageDNA, explaining the current state of play in media and entertainment

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Analysing the hype cycle of AI technologies in broadcast - TVBEurope

AI development is following a familiar path, says Tridib Chakravarty, CEO and president of StorageDNA, explaining the current state of play in media and entertainment

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tvbeurope.bsky.social @tvbeurope.com · 1d

TVBEurope October/November 2025 issue now available

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TVBEurope October/November 2025 issue now available - TVBEurope

The latest issue investigates the Media eXchange Layer and what it means for the industry, explores how content can be protected to stem the tide against illegal streaming, and celebrates our Best of ...

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tvbeurope.bsky.social @tvbeurope.com · 1d

EditShare drives workflow automation for Films at 59

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EditShare drives workflow automation for Films at 59 - TVBEurope

The integration aims to significantly reduce setup time, minimise errors and provide a consistent, structured media environment for each new project

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MainConcept completes management buyout, expects ‘innovation to occur at a faster pace’ @mainconcept.bsky.social

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MainConcept completes management buyout, expects 'innovation to occur at a faster pace' - TVBEurope

President and CEO Deacon Johnson talks to TVBEurope about the company's plans for the future, including novel approaches to software deployments, closer alignment between hardware and software, and st...

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tvbeurope.bsky.social @tvbeurope.com · 1d

RTL Deutschland creates dedicated environment for agentic AI deployment

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RTL Deutschland creates dedicated environment for agentic AI deployment - TVBEurope

The infrastructure aims to provide a secure environment for the deployment of scalable agentic AI solutions without the need for external cloud services

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Immersive Flashback makes viewers President for a day at Bastille Day celebrations

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Immersive Flashback makes viewers President for a day at Bastille Day celebrations - TVBEurope

The production company employed Blackmagic's URSA Cine Immersive digital film camera to capture this year's event

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The latest issue of TVBEurope investigates the Media eXchange Layer and what it means for the industry, explores how content can be protected to stem the tide against illegal streaming, and celebrates our Best of Show Awards at IBC2025 winners

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TVBEurope October/November 2025 issue now available - TVBEurope

The latest issue investigates the Media eXchange Layer and what it means for the industry, explores how content can be protected to stem the tide against illegal streaming, and celebrates our Best of ...

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tvbeurope.bsky.social @tvbeurope.com · 2d

TVBEurope October/November 2025 issue now available

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TVBEurope October/November 2025 issue now available - TVBEurope

The latest issue investigates the Media eXchange Layer and what it means for the industry, explores how content can be protected to stem the tide against illegal streaming, and celebrates our Best of…

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tvbeurope.bsky.social @tvbeurope.com · 2d

Netflix partners with Guillermo del Toro to ‘propel stop-motion animation into the future’

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Netflix partners with Guillermo del Toro to 'propel stop-motion animation into the future' - TVBEurope

The studio will be a "living laboratory of experimentation and research", offering students the opportunity to collaborate, innovate and push the boundaries of stop-motion

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tvbeurope.bsky.social @tvbeurope.com · 2d

German broadcasters partner to test decentralised, AI-integrated data ecosystem

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German broadcasters partner to test decentralised, AI-integrated data ecosystem - TVBEurope

The public/private project aims to develop a Media Data Space which could be permanently established next year

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tvbeurope.bsky.social @tvbeurope.com · 2d

Warner Bros Discovery rebuffs Paramount’s initial approach as ‘too low’

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Warner Bros Discovery rebuffs Paramount's initial approach as 'too low' - TVBEurope

Meanwhile, it's been suggested Paramount may face competition from Comcast, the parent company of NBCUniversal and Sky

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tvbeurope.bsky.social @tvbeurope.com · 2d

The latest issue of TVBEurope investigates the Media eXchange Layer and what it means for the industry, explores how content can be protected to stem the tide against illegal streaming, and celebrates our Best of Show Awards at IBC2025 winners

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TVBEurope October/November 2025 issue now available - TVBEurope

The latest issue investigates the Media eXchange Layer and what it means for the industry, explores how content can be protected to stem the tide against illegal streaming, and celebrates our Best of ...

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Sony Europe and SWR collaborate to test live multi-camera virtual production

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Sony Europe and SWR collaborate to test live multi-camera virtual production - TVBEurope

The initiative marks the first time a multi-camera production with three tracked cameras is being implemented live in virtual production

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tvbeurope.bsky.social @tvbeurope.com · 3d

This week's most popular articles: 1 - Paramount owner ‘looking for partners to join $60 billion Warner Bros Discovery bid’

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Paramount owner 'looking for partners to join $60 billion Warner Bros Discovery bid' - TVBEurope

According to reports, Paramount Skydance owner David Ellison is in talks with private equity firms about joining his move to acquire the Hollywood heavyweight

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This week's most popular articles: 2 - Thank you for the music? First AI-generated music TV presenters to debut in UK, US

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Thank you for the music? First AI-generated music TV presenters to debut in UK, US - TVBEurope

According to FastStream Interactive, which operates the ROXi channels, virtual TV presenters "bring a new level of entertainment to interactive TV"

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This week's most popular articles: 3 - Gravity Media and Supercars partner to turbocharge Repco Bathurst 1000 coverage

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Gravity Media and Supercars partner to turbocharge Repco Bathurst 1000 coverage - TVBEurope

Building on a partnership established in 2011, this year's production will see Gravity Media support the event with four high-definition OB trucks, more than 175 cameras and enough cabling to lap the…

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This week's most popular articles: 4 - Delivering a new era of automated graphics production

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Delivering a new era of automated graphics production - TVBEurope

Billed as the broadcast industry’s ‘first agentic and multimodal AI platform’ for graphics production, Highfield AI is intended to reduce time-consuming editorial tasks, writes David Davies

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