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New BBC director-general Matt Brittin to speak at Edinburgh TV Festival
New BBC director-general Matt Brittin is to speak at the Edinburgh TV Festival. The 57-year-old will speak at an In Conversation event at the festival on August 27, which will see him “reflect on his first few months leading the BBC”.
Glance And Samsung Partner To Bring AI-Assisted Shopping To The TV
Glance and Samsung want to turn the TV into a source for inspiration, decoding style for consumers. Historically, selling through the TV has been a challenge. In the late 70's, for example, Warner Cable introduced QUBE, an experimental two-way…
Bloomberg Surveillance TV: July 7th, 2026
The economy and the markets are 'under surveillance' as we cover the latest in finance, economics and investment. Listen to Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern for the top interviews from Bloomberg Surveillance Television. And join…
Lilly Wachowski's Anarchists United Sets Writers Discovery Fellows Amid Shifting Hollywood Landscape: 'Making Television Looks Very Different'
Lilly Wachowski 's Anarchists United Foundation lined up its latest roster of fellowship recipients. The organization — co-founded by the Matrix co-filmmaker to address inequity in the entertainment industry across film and television…
Hungary Suspends State TV News Broadcasts As Government Launches Public Media Overhaul
Peter Magyar, Prime Minister of Hungary, during a parliamentary session in Budapest, Hungary, on June 30, 2026. (Photo by Balint Szentgallay/NurPhoto via Getty Images) By Gergő Zsiborás, Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Hungary Hungary's…
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Govt asks BARC to suspend TV ratings
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has directed the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) to suspend the publication of television ratings across both news and non-news genres until it completes its registration under the…
Virtual Production Company Orbital Studios Moving To Television City In L.A.
Virtual production company Orbital Studios has a new brick-and-mortar home. The producer whose credits include Netflix's Nemesis and FX's upcoming The Drop: A Snowfall Saga is setting up shop at Television City in Los Angeles. Established in 2020…
Orbital Studios Moving to Television City Lot - Film News in Brief
Orbital Studios has relocated its LED walls to Television City, the former CBS studio on Los Angeles' Fairfax Avenue. The virtual production company moved its headquarters from the L.A. Arts District to the historic lot once home to “The…
WESH 2 News to air Florida statewide candidates' televised debates in October
Updated: 12:29 PM EDT Jul 7, 2026 WESH 2 News to air Florida statewide candidates' televised debates in October Updated: 12:29 PM EDT Jul 7, 2026 Florida Atlantic University will host Florida's statewide televised general election debates for the…
What TV channel is USA vs Belgium on? Is it on ITV or BBC?
Kick-off time: This pivotal Round of 16 fixture is scheduled to start at 1am on Tuesday morning for football fans watching from the United Kingdom. Supporters attending the match in person will see the action commence at 5pm local time on Monday…
Television City and Orbital Studios Partner to Bring Virtual Production Studio to L.A.'s Fairfax District
Television City and Orbital Studios have partnered to bring a new virtual production studio to L.A.'s Fairfax District. The new LED volume will be based at 7800 Beverly Boulevard, Television City, and reflects Orbital's steadfast commitment to…
We test Samsung TVs every year, and these are the best models to buy in 2026
Samsung makes some of the most impressive TVs that my team and I test each year. Its lineup ranges from simple, budget-friendly LED models to high-end OLEDs built for serious home theater performance. But as strong as Samsung's TV selection is…
ITV star dies from 'short illness' after making TV history
Leslie Woodhead made several prolific docudramas and established ITV's World in Action Distinguished documentary filmmaker Leslie Woodhead has died at the age of 88. In an obituary released by his family, it was stated that ITV legend Woodhead had…
TCL Introduces Extended Five-Year Warranty Plan Across 2026 UK Television Lineup
Consumer electronics manufacturer TCL has introduced a five-year promotional warranty program for its 2026 television lineup in the United Kingdom, giving eligible customers extended protection beyond the company's standard manufacturer warranty.
From James Van Der Beek to Carrie Fisher: TV's greatest posthumous performances
Those watching Amazon's Legally Blonde prequel series Elle were treated to a surprise recently, as the show offered a posthumous appearance by James Van Der Beek. The actor, who died in February aged 48, had a fun little role as a crooked school…
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