All articles by Jessica Rogers – Page 14
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NewsSci-Fi channel licenses 3rd Rock
The Sci-Fi channel has sub-licensed all six seasons of hit US sitcom 3rd Rock from the Sunfrom Paramount Comedy.
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NewsMuffin the Mule indie struggles
The future of Maverick Entertainment, the indie behind children's classic Muffin the Mule,is in doubt. [ALL]
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NewsCBBC ages up
The BBC has unveiled new branding for the CBBC children's channel ahead of its relaunch in September. [ALL]
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NewsHalf of UK ready for switchover
Half of all UK households have converted their televisions to digital, according to research published this week. [ALL]
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NewsBBC3 buys Greek
BBC3 has confirmed its acquisition of US teen drama Greekfrom Disney-ABC. [ALL]
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NewsFewer questions in Millionaire re-jig
Who Wants to be a Millionaire? contestants will now have the chance to win big money faster after the first changes to the format introduced by new owner 2waytraffic. [ALL]
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NewsJumpTV buys UK Cycling TV
Canadian online broadcaster JumpTV has aquired UK internet TV channel Cycling TVin a $5m (£2.4) deal.
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NewsZonemedia to roll out superheroes channel
Zonemedia is developing plans to launch a kids channel in the UK called Zone Superheroes. [ALL]
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NewsFive nurtures wildlife strand for primetime
Five is developing a flagship wildlife strand for its primetime schedule.
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NewsPact reveals kids TV credit plan
Pact has published more detailed proposals for the future funding of kids TV based on the introduction of a Children's Content Credit (CCC).
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FeaturesThe Prison Choir
A reality show that features singing jailbirds aims to show the positive spirit that can be fostered in a prison.
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NewsExtraordinary People to go beyond shock doc appeal
Five is moving its flagship Extraordinary Peoplestrand away from its shock doc roots with its latest round of commissions.
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NewsGMG and Apax eye joint Emap bid
The Guardian Media Group is thought to be in talks with private equity group Apax Partners about launching a joint£2bn bid for Emap. [ALL]
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NewsFox holds on to Mike Darnell
US reality exec Mike Darnell has been promoted to the role of president of alternative entertainment at Fox after agreeing to stay at the company. [ALL]
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NewsNeighbours revamp boosts Oz ratings
Long-running Australian soap Neighbours has been given a makeover in a bid to counter flagging audience levels. [ALL]
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NewsFremantle launches comedy website
Fremantle Media Enterprises has launched a comedy download website in a bid to make money out of classics such as George and Mildredand Love Thy Neighbour. [ALL]
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FeaturesMantracker
A format where contestants race through the outback while pursued by a man on a horse has proved a winner in Canada.
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Firecracker Films tracks pre-teen preachers
Indie Firecracker Films is making a pair of one-off documentaries for Channel 4 including a film that follows a US child who began preaching at the age of three.
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NewsGranada sells 400 hours to eastern Europe
Distributor Granada International has completed a raft of post-Discop sales in eastern Europe totalling over 400 hours.
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NewsEndemol COO steps down
Endemol chief operating officer Tom Barnicoat has left the production company with immediate effect.