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New research from the U.K.'s Industry Trust for IP Awareness has found that people who illegally download or stream TV, movie and sports content are at a higher risk than ever of suffering negative consequences, both personal and financial.

Banijay has appointed Owain Walbyoff chief commercial officer, effective September 1.

Public service broadcasters, including BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5 and STV, as well as Sky and UKTV, have committed to engaging in quarterly discussions as part of the Coalition for Change.

BBC Studios has unveiled its new virtual Writers' Workshop initiative, which is designed to give those already writing for TV the tools and support to develop their experience and hone their craft.

Channel 5 has signed a deal with discover.film for an array of short-form content that will debut on its My5 streaming platform.

Outgoing BBC Director-General Tony Hall is to deliver an exclusive address to open this year’s Edinburgh TV Festival (ETF), brought to you by YouTube and Freeview.

The comedy Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens, which features Golden Globe winner and rapper Awkwafina (Crazy Rich Asians, Ocean’s Eight, The Farewell), has been licensed by BBC Three in the U.K.

SVT alum Christian Wikander has been appointed commissioning editor and VP of original programming at HBO Nordic.

Twofour has been commissioned by ITV2 to produce a three-part special on Virgin Media’s V Festival.

Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Studios have made a $6 million commitment to support the European TV and film production creative community through the COVID-19 pandemic.