VFX Firm DNEG Promotes Chas Jarrett to Creative DirectorDune and Tenet VFX firm DNEG has promoted Chas Jarrett to Creative Director. Jarrett, who is based out of London, joined DNEG as a Senior VFX Supervisor in 2019 and is an industry veteran with credits on films such as Aladdin (2019), Logan, Sherlock Holmes, and Sweeney Todd. He will take over the reins from incumbent DNEG Creative Director and two-time Oscar-winning VFX Supervisor Paul Franklin, who will continue on at the company as a Visual Effects Consultant. In a statement, DNEG Group President, VFX, and Stereo, Josh Jaggars said: “Congratulations to Chas on his well-deserved promotion to Creative Director of DNEG. He is an outstanding leader and a fine role-model for our creative teams, with a talent for developing strong relationships with filmmakers. Chas is an important addition to DNEG’s executive leadership team, and I am looking forward to working closely with him to ensure that our creative output remains second-to-none.”
BBC announces updates on plans to merge two channels
18.07.2022 - 21:13 / dailyrecord.co.uk
The BBC has announced further details regarding the broadcaster's plan to merge channels BBC News and BBC World News - with a new channel confirmed to launch next year. Earlier this year, it was announced that the BBC's brand new channel will replace the existing UK and international news channels.
Last week, the BBC announced new details of the merger. Set to launch in April 2023 as part of plans to create a "digital-led" organisation, the broadcaster has now confirmed the merged channel will be called BBC News.
BBC News will air around the world, providing licence fee payers in the UK with ad-free access to a "huge range" of international coverage not previously available. However, the BBC emphasised that such plans are "subject to consultation with staff and trade unions". While the merger will result in 70 job cuts within the UK, the broadcaster confirmed the creation of 20 new roles, both on and off screen in Washington DC.
As reported by the Mirror, It is understood that correspondents will be given more opportunities for on-air presenting, while the title 'chief presenter' will be allocated to fewer high profile staff. The BBC said the rebooted BBC News channel will feature new flagship shows built around high-profile journalists, with it broadcast from London during UK daytime.
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