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Statement from the Board of the Irish Film Board (IFB) on Sexual Harassment and Abuse of Power |
| 22 Nov 2017 | Following the recent allegations of sexual harassment and the abuses of power within the worldwide entertainment industries and in Ireland, Bord Scannán na hÉireann/the Irish Film Board (IFB) unreservedly condemns such behaviour. For many, the creative arts in general — and filmmaking in particular — exist as a space of creativity and empowerment and we are deeply saddened to learn that for some people, this has not been the case. |
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Management Firm James Grant Group & Troika Talent Agency Announce Merger |
| 21 Nov 2017 | UK based talent agency Troika and management firm James Grant Group have announced that they will be merging with immediate effect. The companies will keep their respective names, with both already well established companies in both the UK and across the Atlantic. |
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ITV Threatens Virgin Media Blackout Over Payment Disagreement |
| 06 Nov 2017 | Virgin Media customers in the UK could see the loss of ITV as fresh broadcasting disagreements have emerged. |
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Pay-TV Operators Stand Firm against RTÉ’s Push to Introduce Retransmission Fee |
| 05 Oct 2017 | Pay-TV Operators have affirmed that they will not carry RTÉ channels should legislation be passed by the Joint Oireachtas Committee that would allow RTÉ charge a ‘retransmission fee’ for their services. |
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RTÉ Confirms 2016 Deficit as Large-Scale Special Events and BREXIT Impact Results |
| 18 Jul 2017 | RTÉ is today releasing its Annual Report and Group Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st December 2016. |
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LoveMovies.ie Campaign ‘Irish Moments Worth Paying For’ launches today |
| 06 Jul 2017 | The Industry Trust for IP Awareness Ireland has teamed with the Irish Film Board on the campaign, which gathers some of the very best moments from Irish cinema releases in recent years. |
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WGA TV Writers Agree Deal with Hollywood Studio & TV Networks |
| 02 May 2017 | It has been reported that the Writers Guild of America have now averted their strike plans. It appears Hollywood writers reached a deal on a new contract with representatives of movie and television studios early Tuesday morning, 2nd May 2017. |
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The European Court of Justice Ruling on the Sale of Multimedia Players continues Copyright Debate |
| 27 Apr 2017 | The ruling which was made on Wednesday, April 26th deals with the selling of multimedia devices to users, who then use it to deliberately access content online which is protected under copyright law. |
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Netflix to Potentially Face 30% Quota for European Content in their video offer in every EU Member State |
| 27 Apr 2017 | Netflix, Amazon Prime & other VoD (video on demand) services could be asked to respect at least a 30 percent quota for European content in their video offer in every EU member state. |
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High Court Injunction secured by Irish Studios to address Job & Revenue losses due to Streaming |
| 04 Apr 2017 | The ongoing battle against streaming sites providing access to an estimated 1.3M Irish users has reached an important juncture. |
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BAI Launches Revised General Commercial Communications Code |
| 29 Mar 2017 | The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has launched its revised General Commercial Communications Code, which sets out the rules that Irish radio and television stations must comply with when it comes to airing advertising, sponsorship, product placement and other forms of commercial communications. |
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Broadcasters Consider Ireland as a Location Post-Brexit |
| 24 Mar 2017 | For IFTN readers & relevant industry members involved within broadcasting here in Ireland and the United Kingdom. LK Shields Solicitors have provided an informative piece detailing concerns for UK-based broadcasters in the face of Brexit and why Ireland is an attractive place for relocation. |
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“The role of women in contemporary arts and culture has been brought into sharp focus following the centenary year” – Minister Humphreys |
| 22 Mar 2017 | The Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys held a Gender Policy Workshop today with key representatives from National Cultural Institutions which included the IFB, Waking the Feminists, The Arts Council, Culture Ireland and her own department. |
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Irish Equity and IFTN discuss the “Pay to Play” Scam - What is it and why do actors need to be aware? |
| 23 Feb 2017 | The Krekorian Talent Scam Prevention Act made headlines in the United States this week when multiple casting studios and directors were charged under the act, for unfairly exploiting payment from actors for auditions. |
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Irish TV to be Liquidated with Loss of 30 jobs |
| 22 Dec 2016 | The Westport-based television company Irish TV is to be wound up with a loss of 30 jobs, following an order by the High Court. |
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TV Licence Loophole for Online Content to Be Addressed |
| 19 Dec 2016 | Minister for Communications Denis Naughten has indicated that laws may be changed as those who currently don’t own a television but watch RTÉ programmes online may be obliged to buy a TV licence in the future. |
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21st Century Fox Will Pay £11.7bn in Sky Takeover Bid |
| 15 Dec 2016 | Rupert Murdoch has confirmed 21st Century Fox has lodged a £11.7bn bid for the 61% stake it doesn't own in Sky. |
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Sale of Ardmore Studios may result in Residential Development of 18 Acre Site |
| 13 Dec 2016 | The site’s future is uncertain as, despite an annual spend upwards of €70M in Co. Wicklow, it may be used for much-needed residential housing in the area. |
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TV3 concludes transaction to acquire UTV Ireland |
| 01 Dec 2016 | TV3, Ireland’s leading commercial broadcaster and owned by Virgin Media Limited, today announced it has completed the acquisition of UTV Ireland. The company also confirmed it will have three free-to-air TV channels operating under the TV3 Group. |
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BAI to Issue Recent Decisions on Complaints |
| 29 Nov 2016 | The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) will issue the decisions in respect of complaints most recently considered by its Compliance Committee and the Executive Complaints Forum tomorrow, Wednesday, 30th November at noon. |
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