Amazon is to close down Freevee, its free ad-supported video streaming (FAST) platform, and to fold its content into its Prime Video service.

BBC Studios has agreed a partnership deal with Jolly Octopus Media, a new production company founded by Emmy and BAFTA winners Ollie Brack and James Longman.

Three quarters of young adults want to work in the UK’s creative industries but are deterred from entering the industry by a lack of knowledge about roles available as well as a perception that the industry is hard to get into.

AMC Networks has acquired full control of BBC America, its joint venture with BBC Studios.

Real-time graphics and live production specialist Vizrt has appointed Rohit Nagarajan as its new CEO. 

The UK government is to examine the future of linear TV broadcasting amid fears that some older and underprivileged viewers could be excluded from the general shift towards streaming.

UK property group Landsec has taken full ownership of MediaCity in Salford, including television facility dock10.

Fox Corporation’s free ad-supported streaming (FAST) service Tubi has appointed Ross Appleton as UK General Manager.

Disney is setting up a new unit to lead the development of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and mixed reality.

Media and telecoms giant Comcast is exploring the possibility of spinning off its cable networks.