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The call for technical papers is now open for the IBC2026 Conference, which will take place at RAI Amsterdam from 11-14 September.

Kathleen Kennedy, President of Lucasfilm, is stepping down after 14 years. She plans to transition back to full-time producing, including the studio’s upcoming feature films The Mandalorian and Grogu and Star Wars: Starfighter.

Paramount has appointed Reemah Sakaan as President of its UK public service broadcaster, 5.

Netflix and Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) have agreed on a first-of-its-kind global streaming deal for SPE movies.

The BBC and YouTube are in discussions for a deal that would see the UK broadcaster produce content for the Google-owned video platform.

Banijay Group has confirmed it is in talks about merging its TV production business with rival superindie All3Media.

The Eurovision Song Contest has announced a live tour to mark its 70th birthday, which will travel across Europe this summer.

Netflix is expected to revise the terms of its offer for Warner Bros. Discovery, making an all-cash bid for the company’s studios and streaming businesses.

Everyone TV has revealed that its live and on-demand streaming platform, Freely, surpassed one million weekly users across the Christmas week in the UK.

Disney is to offer short-form, vertical video content on its Disney+ streaming service in the US later in 2026.