Press Releases

The British Association for Screen Entertainment & Mumsnet Join Forces to Dispel Confusion with the ‘What to Watch’ Club

Today, the British Association for Screen Entertainment (BASE), in association with FindAnyFilm.com, has announced a collaboration with the UK’s most extensive online network for parents, Mumsnet, with the launch of the ‘What to Watch’ Club, a site first for the platform, to amplify the renaissance of home entertainment that continues to emerge post-lockdown with families and parents alike. […]

Industry Trust 2022 Infringement Summit

On February 4th, the UK Intellectual Property Office published a new five-year plan: the Counter Infringement Strategy 2022-2027. The strategy outlined a pathway of focus and collaboration to successfully address both the supply and demand sides of IP crime and infringement, ensuring the UK remains a world benchmark for the protection and promotion of Intellectual Property. […]

The Queen’s 2022 Speech: Draft Legislations and Bills Applicable to the Film and TV industry

Delivered on 10 May 2022, the Queen’s Speech referenced two Bills of particular interest, applicable to the film and TV sectors. The below summary outlines the legislative proposals and benefits of both bills as well as the actions necessary to fulfil their purposes. 1)            Draft Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill         “Draft legislation to promote […]

THE LONDON DEG ROADSHOW and BASE INSIGHT FORUM 2022: A Fantastic Day of International Collaboration and Connection

Held yesterday, Thursday 12th May, in central London, click HERE for a snapshot of the day attended by over 120 industry colleagues, including a conversation with Academy Award Winner Asif Kapadia.

DEG Roadshow 2022 & BASE Screen Forum – Asif Kapadia Confirmed As A Special Guest Speaker

With less than a week to book your ticket for the in-person DEG Roadshow in central London on Thursday, May 12th, a special guest speaker has been announced. Limited tickets are still available, so please reserve your place now. Asif Kapadia is an Academy Award, BAFTA and Grammy-winning film director and writer known for his acclaimed films […]

DEG Roadshow 2022 & BASE Screen Forum – Final Speaker Announcements

With just 7 days left to book your ticket for the in-person DEG Roadshow in central London on Thursday May 12th, the final speakers for this packed day of insight and strategy have been announced. This in-person event will: Spotlight consumer connection to our category Map industry touchpoints now and into the future Give opportunities to reconnect with international […]

DEG Roadshow 2022 & BASE Screen Forum – Speaker Announcements

With just two weeks to go until the first DEG Roadshow in over two years, more details have been announced for this in-person only event, hosted by NBC Universal. Amy Jo Smith – President & CEO, DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group Welcome & Overview Jeremy Enos – SVP Worldwide Market Intelligence, Paramount Home Entertainment Presentation: […]

DEG Roadshow 2022 & BASE Screen Forum – Embracing Consumer Choice

The DEGI welcomes the return of the DEG Roadshow, with Chief Executive Amy Jo Smith and US colleagues leading a day of global collaboration, fresh category research, insight and strategic learnings to stimulate and drive growth across the international entertainment landscape. Home Entertainment is once again at the heart of the visual entertainment experience as the […]

The 2022 BASE Awards: Entries are now OPEN Including the all-new HIDDEN GEM Award

Today, the British Association for Screen Entertainment (BASE) announced that entries are now open for the BASE Awards 2022. You can submit your entries from today, but the deadline to express your ‘intention to enter’ is Friday 27th May. The deadline for final submissions is Friday 10th June. For the first time, all the information for this […]

Blaise Keen, Head of TVOD and EST, Rakuten TV

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] In Conversation is a new BASE LINE editorial feature for 2022. Each quarter BASE LINE will speak to a key category partner, and share their insights and vision for the future. [/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”9624″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]BASE LINE: What does 2022 look like for Rakuten TV customers?  It is going to be a deluge of new and […]