BRIEFINGS INDUSTRY.
Industry briefings
No April fools’: HBO shows all left Disney+ Hotstar by the 1st India’s Disney+ Hotstar streaming platform has lost its partnership with HBO. Popular programmes such as The Last of Us and House of the Dragon have left the service. Following Disney CEO Bob Iger’s announcement of a company-wide cost-cutting plan, resulting in the elimination of approximately 7000 jobs, the company has moved towards improving profitability in its streaming business. “As of 31 March, HBO content will be unavailable on Disney+ Hotstar,” the service announced. “You can continue enjoying its vast library of content spanning over 100,000 hours of TV shows and movies in ten languages and coverage of global sporting events.” According to Iger, Disney will focus on core brands including Star Wars, Marvel and Pixar. CLEAR-COM APPOINTS NEW SALES MANAGER Clear-Com has named Nicola Milburn senior regional sales manager for Southern Europe and Benelux. She brings with her 16 years of technical sales experience and a background in test engineering across a broad range of markets. Milburn previously spent ten years as regional sales manager for UK and Europe at Phabrix – focusing on the broadcast sector, transitioning customers to IP-based systems. “Nicola’s unique experience makes her a valuable asset,” said Richard Palmer, director of sales, Europe, Middle East and Africa. “We’re pleased to have her aboard to strengthen business in southern Europe and Benelux.”
GANGSTER’S PARADISE Birmingham is being put on the map for film and TV
PEAKY BLINDERS CREATOR’S BIRMINGHAM STUDIOS BRINGS JOBS TO THE CITY More than 700 opportunities are expected to be generated by new
TV and film studios in Birmingham Digbeth Loc Studios has been established by Steven Knight – the creator of Peaky Blinders – and construction has already commenced. The site has been selected as the setting for an upcoming Peaky Blinders movie and has the potential to expand the production industry within the area. “It’s going to change the nature of the opportunities for people in this city,” informed Knight. The screenwriter announced at the Fazeley Street site’s inauguration that filming would commence soon, and a notice for extras would be released shortly. “All you need is a haircut – and a cap,” he added.
Knight also announced the completion of both the updated warehouses and the innovative, modern studio areas, which are estimated to finalise on 15 July this year, with filming then scheduled to begin in October. Additionally, the establishment should generate around 760 job opportunities, while also including the possibility for individuals to conveniently walk to their place of work. A joint venture between Knight and Piers Read, CEO of Time & Space Co, the project has already attracted £1.3m in public money through the city deal fund.
17. MAY 2023
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