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Broadcasters embrace global streaming platforms to survive
When MBC's 'Perfect Crown' premiered on April 10, two very different audiences tuned in simultaneously — those who switched on their television sets the traditional way, and others who pressed play on Disney+. The series, featuring two…
Netball star calls for pay increase after new broadcast deal
Diamonds star Jo Weston wants a pay increase for netballers after a new free-to-air broadcast deal was announced. Weston says she hopes the revenue from the five-year deal will make its way to players' pockets. The new broadcast partnership with…
Threads will add Broadcast Channels-style feature called live chats
This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Threads is looking to add another way to help users follow event and topic-related discussions, with a feature that sounds a lot like Broadcast Channels, which is already…
AccuWeather moves to Amagi for broadcast, streaming infrastructure
AccuWeather has evolved its broadcast and streaming production infrastructure to take advantage of unified services offered by Amagi, the companies announced on Sunday. The upgrade replaces AccuWeather's legacy broadcast environment with an…
Amagi to Integrate Matrox Origin into Its Cloud-Based Broadcast Workflows
MONTREAL & NEW YORK —Matrox Video and Amagi have announced that they are integrating the Matrox ORIGIN software-defined framework into Amagi's next-generation cloud production architecture. This partnership aims to enable highly scalable…
Japan tsunami alert issued following powerful earthquake off northern coast - follow latest
People in affected areas urged to evacuate as quake registering 7.5 magniture occurred off the coast of Sanriku Mon 20 Apr 2026 04.47 EDTFirst published on Mon 20 Apr 2026 04.36 EDT There are no nuclear power plants currently in operation in…
The future of local TV news has taken a Trumpian turn
The schemes and shenanigans behind the Nexstar-Tegna deal. Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge Tina Nguyen is a Senior Reporter for The Verge and author of Regulator, covering the second Trump administration, political influencers, tech lobbying and…
Microdrama Takes Center Stage at Cairns Crocodiles as FlareFlow Data Shows Australia Outperforming Global Markets (EXCLUSIVE)
Vertical drama is entering Australia's mainstream screen industry conversation, with Cairns Crocodiles set to host a dedicated microdrama panel that brings together platform executives, broadcasters and content creators at the annual APAC…
Jeremy Clarkson's record-breaking series gets update as future confirmed
Jeremy Clarkson fans have reason to celebrate as his popular ITV programme is set to make a comeback. The 66-year-old is due to return as host for another series of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, a role he first took on in 2018 when ITV revived…
Times The Simpsons predicted the future − from Trump presidency to 9/11
On April 19, 1987, the Tracey Ullman Show broadcast a small segment of a cartoon of a family and their everyday lives. Filled with comedy skits and personality, the show was already a hit with audiences, and would later go on to be one of the…
Dan Lanning Provides Rare Insight Into Oregon Coaching Camaraderie
While other Oregon Ducks athletics teams have experienced plenty of success and brought in big stars, it's not a secret that the athletic department pours a lot of money into the football program. Men's basketball coach Dana Altman made headlines…
War in the Middle East: latest developments
Israel's military warned Lebanese civilians against returning to dozens of villages in southern Lebanon, claiming Hezbollah's activities in the area were violating a ceasefire agreement struck last week. Thousands of displaced residents have begun…
Queen Elizabeth II's unhappy birthday
“Are we right, or are we mad?” So Alexander Chancellor responded, in the Telegraph, to the emotions of the British public at the 1986 engagement of then Prince Andrew to Sarah Ferguson. Chancellor was giving a voice to the anxiety…
Nova axes popular radio star leaving staff shocked
READ MORE: Popular Triple J star quits after almost four years Mitch Lewis has been axed after 18 years at Nova's 106.9 in Brisbane. The sports presenter and father of four was a fan favourite among the on-air talent and gained a large following…
China's armed police mull riot control without human contact at all
A new study from mainland China's internal security forces offers a glimpse into a future where urban unrest is managed by autonomous machines instead of police in riot gear. In a scenario laid out by engineering experts from the People's Armed…
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