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Wednesday round-up: Latest news, deals & hires

All the latest news from the global content industry on Wednesday, 2 September

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Indian streamer JioHotstar launches in UK, Canada

Platform will be available on Sky in UK, offering interactive features and 160,000 hours of South Asian content

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Italy’s MIA unveils speakers for 2026

Marco Bassetti, Edward Berger, Jane Tranter and Anna Marsh among line-up for October edition

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BBC Studios’ Beth Anderson steps down

Global Content Studios exec and former FAST chief to exit as part of cost-savings move at the company

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Broadcast magazine - August 2026

Kate Phillips on shaping a quiet revolution at the BBC; What’s the recipe for success on YouTube; Farewell to Edinburgh