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Technicolor Group’s Global Leadership Celebrates the Premiere of LIFE Song’s French Version at UNESCO Event

(IN BRIEF) At the UNESCO event ‘Connecting People and Planet through Education’ held at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, France, on May 30, 2024, Technicolor Group’s global leadership played a pivotal role in unveiling the French language rendition of the … Read the full press release

Barclays Warns of Rising Ticket Scams Ahead of Summer Events

(IN BRIEF) Barclays issues a cautionary alert to sports and entertainment enthusiasts as reports of purchase scams, especially in ticketing, surged in July 2023, with men losing an average of £325 and women £156 to ticket scams. The bank’s data … Read the full press release

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour: A £997m Economic Boost for the UK

(IN BRIEF) The highly anticipated Eras Tour by Taylor Swift is poised to inject a staggering £997 million into the UK economy, according to new data from Barclays. Swifties attending the tour are expected to spend an average of £848 … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom Expands Netflix Partnership Across Europe, Starting with Croatia and Hungary

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom Group announces an expanded partnership with Netflix, offering customers in multiple European countries an enhanced entertainment experience. Beginning with Hrvatski Telekom in Croatia and Magyar Telekom in Hungary, Deutsche Telekom’s subsidiaries will integrate Netflix into their … Read the full press release

The European companies at MWC Barcelona 2024: AI, 5G, VR, XR, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Entertainment, etc.

(IN BRIEF) At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2024, European companies showcased a wide array of innovations and strategic partnerships that underscored their commitment to driving digital transformation and enhancing connectivity across various sectors. The key topics discussed by … Read the full press release

CES 2024: Mercedes-Benz Unveils MBUX Virtual Assistant with Generative AI for Hyper-Personalized In-Car Experience

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz unveils its new MBUX Virtual Assistant powered by generative AI, transforming the car-driver relationship with natural conversation. This development, showcased at CES 2024, brings a more natural and intuitive interface to Mercedes-Benz vehicles, allowing for proactive support … Read the full press release

Škoda Auto Ventures into Fortnite with ‘Out of Bounds Odyssey’ to Connect with Gen Z Gamers

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto, known for its innovation in the digital realm, is reaching out to younger audiences by introducing its brand within the popular online video game Fortnite. The carmaker has crafted a unique gaming experience with the Fortnite … Read the full press release

Vivendi Becomes Global Leader in Publishing and Travel Retail with Lagardère Merger

(IN BRIEF) Vivendi has successfully completed a major transaction with the Lagardère group, solidifying its position as a global leader in culture, media, and entertainment. This strategic move enhances Vivendi’s presence in publishing, travel retail, and experiences, while also providing … Read the full press release

Vivendi Demonstrates Strong Commitment as Official Entertainment Sponsor of Rugby World Cup France 2023

(IN BRIEF) Vivendi and its entities are fully engaged as the Official Entertainment Sponsor of Rugby World Cup France 2023. Various initiatives have been undertaken to promote the event, including embellishing monuments, producing signature films, broadcasting sports news programs, releasing … Read the full press release

Live Entertainment Meets Media Giants: Banijay Set to Acquire Majority Stake in Balich Wonder Studio

(IN BRIEF) Banijay, a prominent content group, has announced plans to acquire a majority stake in Balich Wonder Studio, a leading live entertainment company. The deal aims to create a global media and entertainment powerhouse by combining the strengths of … Read the full press release

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to provide £75.6 million in support of UK’s digital entertainment sectors

(PRESS RELEASE) SWINDON, 12-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), a non-departmental public body of the Government of the United Kingdom that directs research and innovation funding, has announced that The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) is … Read the full press release

Red Bee Media to support Newyonder.earth, a streaming service and film production company, in their quest to make the world more sustainable

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 15-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Red Bee Media, a leading global media services company, has announced that Newyonder.earth, a streaming service and film production company, will launch a sustainable film streamer with OTT from Red Bee. Newyonder’s content … Read the full press release

Central European Media Enterprises (CME) to acquire RTL Croatia from RTL Group for EUR 50 million

(PRESS RELEASE) LUXEMBOURG / COLOGNE, 14-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — RTL Group (ETR: RRTL), a Luxembourg-based international media conglomerate leader across broadcast, content and digital, has announced the sale of RTL Croatia to Central European Media Enterprises (CME), a media and … Read the full press release

DHL Express and Universal Music Group launch DHL FAST-TRACK music initiative connecting artists and fans

Zoe Wees kicks off the program with her first ever headline concert Iconic recording studios Abbey Road London and Capitol Studios Los Angeles to support a multitude of innovative activations (PRESS RELEASE) BONN/ LONDON, 14-Jun-2021— /EuropaWire/ — DHL Express announces … Read the full press release

Telekom and Wacken organizers bring the biggest mixed reality metal show to the virtual stage

Deutsche Telekom and organizer provide initial insight into the mixed-reality event Kreator, Sabaton and In Extremo headlining Free live stream on MagentaMusik 360 and MagentaTV (PRESS RELEASE) BONN, 29-Jul-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — German telecommunications company, Deutsche Telekom and the Wacken … Read the full press release

Barclays Corporate Banking doubles its SVOD (subscription video on demand) fund to support UK TV producers

LONDON, 22-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Barclays Corporate Banking has announced a doubling of its SVOD (subscription video on demand) fund to support UK TV producers. The £100m fund was launched in March 2017 in response to the rapidly evolving TV … Read the full press release

Kudelski Group’s NAGRA will bring alternative content and live event cinema to the CBG-NATO membership

Premier entertainment technology and security solution provider, NAGRA, is working closely with movie theatre owners and the cinema buying Group-NATO to transform movie theatres into entertainment centers via myCinema Phoenix, AZ / Washington, D.C., USA, 01-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ —  NAGRA, … Read the full press release

Kudelski Group’s Conax to secure Nordic DTH operator Canal Digital’s new Android TV-based entertainment service OnePlace

Conax and Canal Digital strengthen long-term partnership with “OnePlace”, a secure 4K/UHD, Android TV based service and first solution of its kind in Norway Launch also marks first Conax delivery of easy-to-integrate Conax Lynx separation technology to protect high-value content … Read the full press release

CapMan managed funds sold their holdings in Nice Entertainment Group (Nice) to Swedish Modern Times Group MTG AB

Funds managed by CapMan have signed an agreement on 23 September 2013 to sell 100% of their holdings in Nice Entertainment Group (Nice), a pan-Nordic TV content production group, to Modern Times Group MTG AB (publ) (MTG), a leading Swedish … Read the full press release

The acquisition of UK cable operator Virgin Media by Liberty Global of the US has been cleared by the European Commission

Brussels, 15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of UK cable operator Virgin Media Inc., registered in the US, by the US-based company Liberty Global, Inc. The transaction, with a value of … Read the full press release

Starman: David Bowie Is predicted to become London’s spring/summer success, report LondonTown.com

The Jean Geanie grants London a wish – and its pure spectacle 21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — An integral part of British culture, David Bowie has now become more than just a musical, cultural and fashion icon. For decades Bowie has worn … Read the full press release