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aramount Skydance outbid Netflix to acquire Warner Bros Discovery’s iconic
reland-based company BiggerStage is set to create a global
inception, BiggerStage has made over 250 hours of prime-time programming in Ireland, such as The Floor , Next Level Chef and Beat Shazam . Central to its success is a cost-effective EU- based production model with a common travel area to the UK. “We are truly entering a golden age for the TV industry in Ireland. Europe’s first unscripted tax credit will help Ireland compete effectively on the world stage to become the home of global formats, the fastest-growing area of TV production,” said Pat Kiely, CEO and founder of BiggerStage.
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Hollywood studios and streaming operations, after the streaming titan declined to raise its offer. The $110 billion deal concludes a fierce bidding battle between the two media giants, although the acquisition still faces regulatory scrutiny and criticism from those concerned about a potential rightward shift in US media. “From the very beginning, our pursuit of Warner Bros Discovery has been guided by a clear purpose: to honour the legacy of two iconic companies while accelerating our vision of building a next-generation media and entertainment company,” promised David Ellison, chairman and CEO of Paramount.
unscripted production hub in Limerick. Thanks to multi- million-euro agreements with Hackman Capital Partners’ Troy Studios and the MBS Group, it hopes that the development will expand its presence in the international television market. Ireland has already seen big growth in international television production over the past three years, supporting dozens of SMEs and creating hundreds of skilled jobs. Since its 2021
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HOPPR GOES GLOBAL Hoppr has announced a strategic
ITALIAN BASKETBALL IS STREAMLINED Lega Basket Serie A (LBA) has paired with ScorePlay to streamline its digital content operations across its clubs and events. It generates volumes of content for multiple venues and competitions throughout the season. With ScorePlay, the league can create a unified media hub that connects clubs and internal teams under one centralised platform.
LAWO APPOINTS JAMIE DUNN AS CEO Lawo has appointed Jamie Dunn as chief executive officer. Dunn joined Lawo in 2011 and has served as ‘Vorstand’ and deputy CEO since 2024. As CEO, he will play a key role in shaping the continued development of the Lawo Group. His long tenure with the company, deep market understanding and global experience form a strong foundation for the future.
partnership with Lotier Consulting and confirmed plans to establish a European headquarters in London, accelerating its global growth strategy. The relationship with Lotier marks Hoppr’s formal entry into Latin America, covering Brazil, Spanish-speaking south Latin America, Mexico and northern Latin America.
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