British government to raise BBC license fee with inflation
The BBC will continue to be supported through the TV license until at least 2027, and will see adjustments based on inflation, the U.K.’s Culture Secretary affirmed this week.
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AMC Networks acquires full control of BBC America for $49 million
AMC Networks has bought out its partner for the cable channel BBC America.
BBC to issue 500 pink slips as deficit projected to grow
The BBC is planning to further reduce its employee headcount as the broadcaster works to address ongoing financial challenges.
BBC Studios launches FAST channels on Pluto TV in Europe
The content streams will also debut on Pluto TV in the Middle East and North Africa.
Disney licenses six TV shows to UKTV Media
Disney has agreed to license six drama series from FX, ABC and Hulu to BBC Studios’ UKTV Media in the United Kingdom.
BBC needs to reorient focus around core roles, top boss says
The top official at the BBC said the company needs to reorient its focus around a core set of ideas that involve educating and entertaining the world.
AMC Networks brings BBC News channel to free streaming services
The launch of BBC News on free streaming platforms in the U.S. comes as BBC Studios seeks additional global revenue opportunities.
BBC Studios buys ITV stake in Britbox International
The commercial arm of the BBC will spend around $321 million to take full control of Britbox’s U.S. and Canadian streaming services.
Luke Bradley-Jones, top Disney Plus boss in Europe, leaves for The Economist
The Economist Group has poached a Disney executive with deep ties to the streaming video industry in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Pluto TV launches more BBC content streams in Europe
Paramount Global’s free streaming service Pluto TV is adding more linear content channels from the BBC.
BBC plans to launch streaming channels on Freevee
The BBC will launch five new free, ad-supported streaming channels on Amazon’s Freevee next Tuesday.
BBC will refresh news website to target U.S. readers
BBC Studios will relaunch its news website next year, with a focus on targeting American news consumers with “personalized” content.