Comcast’s Sky in Talks to Acquire U.K. TV Giant ITV’s Media Unit in Deal Valuing It at $2.1 Billion
The ITV Studios production arm would not be part of the possible transaction. Source: Comcast’s Sky in Talks to Acquire ITV Media Unit
UK union accuses GTA maker Rockstar Games of firing employees attempting to organise
According to The Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain, the developer fired more than 30 staff last week for being members of a union-affiliated Discord channel. Source: UK union accuses GTA maker Rockstar Games of firing employees attempting to organise … Continued
BBC ‘100% fake news’, says Donald Trump’s press secretary
Donald Trump’s press secretary has described the BBC as “100% fake news” and a “propaganda machine” in an outspoken interview that comes after allegations of bias at the broadcaster. Source: BBC ‘100% fake news’, says Donald Trump’s press secretary | … Continued
Groundbreaking British Museum show set to challenge samurai myths
Exhibition will reveal complex reality, featuring women and artistic creations, beyond armour-clad warriors. Source: Groundbreaking British Museum show set to challenge samurai myths | British Museum | The Guardian
Four feet higher and rising: Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia becomes world’s tallest church
Antoni Gaudí’s masterwork is still under construction but now stands taller than Ulm Minster in southern Germany. Source: Four feet higher and rising: Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia becomes world’s tallest church | Barcelona | The Guardian
Bavaria Film Opens First Astraya Sound Studio in Europe
Bavaria Film in Grünwald, just south of Munich, has reopened on its studio lot the legendary Studio A with a new Meyer Sound cinema loudspeaker system that marks the first deployment of the Aatraya-140 screen channel loudspeaker in Europe. Source: … Continued