International

BBC News is set to make a significant change in its newsroom by hiring its first-ever royal editor. The decision comes as the broadcaster aims to take advantage of the growing interest in the British monarchy among its audience. This move marks a departure from the traditional practice of appointing royal correspondents and signifies an

The renowned production company Naked has recently experienced a wave of departures among its senior executives. Tamara Howe, the Director of Commercial and Operations, and Cam de la Huerta, the Head of Formats, are the latest to exit the company. Their departures follow those of James Lessell, former factual entertainment chief, and Fatima Salaria, former

Korea’s premium Video on Demand (VOD) industry has continued to experience significant growth, with the number of subscriptions reaching an impressive 19 million in the third quarter of 2023, according to a report by Media Partners Asia (MPA). This represents an increase of over 700,000 subscriptions compared to the previous quarter. The rising popularity of

Amjad Al Rasheed’s first feature film, “Inshallah A Boy,” has taken the film industry by storm since its premiere at Cannes Critics Week. This powerful and thought-provoking film has been making waves on the festival circuit and has even been selected as Jordan’s official submission to the Oscars. Now, it is ready to captivate audiences

The Middle East and North African film industry has seen substantial growth in recent years, with new players emerging in the market. One key player that has successfully navigated the fast-changing landscape is Front Row Filmed Entertainment. With a multi-year first look deal with Netflix and a strong distribution network, the company has positioned itself

Emerald Fennell, the talented writer, director, and producer awarded the 2021 Best Screenplay Oscar for “Promising Young Woman,” has taken a rather unconventional path with her upcoming project, “Saltburn.” Despite being flooded with incredible offers and the opportunity to work with some of her lifelong inspirations, Fennell made a conscious decision to retreat from the

A hub for ambitious and groundbreaking productions, Neom has quickly gained recognition as a force to be reckoned with in the media industry. Wayne Borg, the Head of Media Industries at Neom, takes pride in being a part of a company that “makes things happen.” In the four years since its inception, Neom has successfully

The BBC has recently faced criticism for its decision to cancel a University Challenge Christmas special episode due to complaints by two disabled contestants. The episode, which featured teams of distinguished alumni competing on behalf of their former universities, will not air after the contestants expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of audio description and subtitles.

In the wake of a turbulent year for the entertainment industry, veteran industry exec David Madden believes that there is still a long road ahead for the business to regain its stability. As the Global Head of Entertainment for Wattpad Webtoon Studios, Madden shared his insights at a Content London event, highlighting the cautious approach

The landscape of streaming services is set to change in the UK as new regulations are introduced to ensure standards of impartiality and accuracy. However, amidst concerns raised by Netflix and Disney+, the chair of Ofcom, Michael Grade, has reassured them that the new laws will not require the removal of content from their platforms.