A group of top international journalists have joined forces to demand that Israel and Egypt provide foreign media with “unfettered access” to Gaza.
Fifty-five presenters and correspondents have signed an open letter that also appeals for better protections for local press already reporting in the territory.
Among the signatories are CNN’s Christiane Amanpour, Sky News journalist Alex Crawford, and Jeremy Bowen, the BBC’s international editor. Other news networks represented include ITV, Channel 4, ABC, NBC, and CBS.
The burden of reporting Israel’s war in Gaza has fallen on courageous Palestinian journalists – more than 80 have been killed. International media are not allowed into Gaza – our letters to Israel and Egypt asking for unfettered access to Gaza like all other conflicts reported on pic.twitter.com/BWmaYnhgcZ
— Debora Patta (@Debora_Patta) February 28, 2024
The letter states: “Almost five months into the war in Gaza, foreign reporters are still being denied access to the territory,...
Fifty-five presenters and correspondents have signed an open letter that also appeals for better protections for local press already reporting in the territory.
Among the signatories are CNN’s Christiane Amanpour, Sky News journalist Alex Crawford, and Jeremy Bowen, the BBC’s international editor. Other news networks represented include ITV, Channel 4, ABC, NBC, and CBS.
The burden of reporting Israel’s war in Gaza has fallen on courageous Palestinian journalists – more than 80 have been killed. International media are not allowed into Gaza – our letters to Israel and Egypt asking for unfettered access to Gaza like all other conflicts reported on pic.twitter.com/BWmaYnhgcZ
— Debora Patta (@Debora_Patta) February 28, 2024
The letter states: “Almost five months into the war in Gaza, foreign reporters are still being denied access to the territory,...
- 2/28/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
News
Top BBC news anchor Yalda Hakim has jumped ship to Comcast-owned Sky. She is set to join Sky News as lead world news presenter. Her start date has not yet been confirmed.
At the BBC Hakim is a chief anchor for BBC News where she also hosts “The Daily Global with Yalda Hakim.” At Sky News she will host a new prime-time show focused on international news.
“I am honored and excited to be joining Sky News as lead world news presenter,” said Hakim. “I have long admired Sky for its smart, fearless and world-class reporting. At a time when global media must work harder than ever to earn the confidence of our viewers, I look forward to giving my all as part of one of the most talented and accomplished news teams anywhere.”
David Rhodes, executive chair of Sky News Group, said: “We’re so excited to...
Top BBC news anchor Yalda Hakim has jumped ship to Comcast-owned Sky. She is set to join Sky News as lead world news presenter. Her start date has not yet been confirmed.
At the BBC Hakim is a chief anchor for BBC News where she also hosts “The Daily Global with Yalda Hakim.” At Sky News she will host a new prime-time show focused on international news.
“I am honored and excited to be joining Sky News as lead world news presenter,” said Hakim. “I have long admired Sky for its smart, fearless and world-class reporting. At a time when global media must work harder than ever to earn the confidence of our viewers, I look forward to giving my all as part of one of the most talented and accomplished news teams anywhere.”
David Rhodes, executive chair of Sky News Group, said: “We’re so excited to...
- 7/27/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Australian Adaptation
The BBC has acquired the Australian version of hit gameshow “The Traitors” for broadcast and streaming this summer.
“The Traitors Australia,” which sees contestants compete for a prize of Aus $250,000 in a luxury hotel in the Southern Highlands, is set to drop on BBC Three and iPlayer on July 9. It is hosted by Rodger Corser.
“’The Traitors’ is an addictively fiendish format and I am so pleased that viewers can get their summer fix of treachery and suspicion as we head Down Under for the Australian version of the show on BBC Three and iPlayer,” said Nasfim Haque, head of content for BBC Three.
The Australian version follows the U.K. and U.S. adaptations of the Dutch series, which have both been a hit for the broadcaster. All3Media International reps global rights to “The Traitors.”
Documentary
Sky News is set to release the second in its three-part series “Women at War.
The BBC has acquired the Australian version of hit gameshow “The Traitors” for broadcast and streaming this summer.
“The Traitors Australia,” which sees contestants compete for a prize of Aus $250,000 in a luxury hotel in the Southern Highlands, is set to drop on BBC Three and iPlayer on July 9. It is hosted by Rodger Corser.
“’The Traitors’ is an addictively fiendish format and I am so pleased that viewers can get their summer fix of treachery and suspicion as we head Down Under for the Australian version of the show on BBC Three and iPlayer,” said Nasfim Haque, head of content for BBC Three.
The Australian version follows the U.K. and U.S. adaptations of the Dutch series, which have both been a hit for the broadcaster. All3Media International reps global rights to “The Traitors.”
Documentary
Sky News is set to release the second in its three-part series “Women at War.
- 6/23/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
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