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The Walt Disney Company and ITV have unveiled a first-of-its-kind initiative to carry a selection of shows from each other’s UK streaming services in a bid to attract new audiences.

Running across three days, from 12-15 September, the IBC2025 Conference is set to welcome visionary speakers, industry leaders and innovators to tackle some of the biggest talking points across the media and entertainment industry.

Richard Watsham, Chief Creative Officer at UKTV and Global Director of Acquisitions for BBC Studios/UKTV, is stepping down from his roles in September after a 14-year tenure in the business.

The IBC x Google Cloud Hackfest Supported by Formula E kicked off in London Friday July 4 with a stellar cast of ITV, Sky, Channel 4 and RTE engineer teams, supported by Google coaches.

Video delivery specialist Agile TV will be focusing on the launch of a new TV-as-a-Service (TVaaS) offering that is designed to enable telcos and ISPs to provide TV services without large upfront investments.

Anton/Bauer’s 2.5kWh Eden battery energy storage system, which will be on show on the Videndum stand, can output all its capacity in an hour.

QuikPunch is a wireless spotlight with a 5in Fresnel lens, claimed to be the “most energy-efficient ever” by Astera. Capable of matching a 200W LED PAR with 4.5 hours of runtime, it features a 13º-60º zoom, promises zero stray light, and delivers 8,000 lux at 3m from 75W of power (650W equivalent).

Mapcreator is a browser-based mapping tool designed with broadcasters and news organisations in mind. It quickly creates high-quality map animations or still images, eliminating the need for post-production or specialised cartographic skills.

Czech-based provider of IPTV/OTT technology, ModernTV, will be showcasing updates to its “fast-to-deploy, flexible end-to-end OTT platform designed for a rich and intuitive user experience”.

The Crystal LED Capri from Sony is its latest LED wall for virtual production, offering a maximum brightness of 1,500cd/sqm with a 2.50mm LED pitch size at a “more accessible price”.