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A shift in the balance of power.
The new codes of practice will reposition producers as rights holders, but, with detailed terms of trade still to be agreed with the various broadcasters, indies' celebrations may be premature.
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Pop Idol poised for Asian launch.
Indie 19TV has struck its first Asian deal for the Pop Idol format, with Singapore's Channel
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Fox Sports Net to play Late Night Poker.
Indie Presentable has sold its Channel 4 show Late Night Poker to US network Fox Sports, writes Glen Mutel.
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FORMAT FOCUS: THE APPRENTICE.
The prize up for grabs in US reality format The Apprentice is a high-flying executive job, explains Michael Rosser.
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FORMATS & DEALS - MY NEW BEST FRIEND GOES TO MTV US.
My New Best Friend, Tiger Aspect's hit Channel 4 comedy format, has been sold to MTV
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FORMATS & DEALS - TV CORP SENDS MOTHER-IN-LAW TO GERMANY.
The Television Corporation has sold its ITV1 reality format Take my Mother-in-Law to German broadcaster RTL2.
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FORMATS & DEALS - A&E KEEN FOR A THIRD VISITATION OF SPOOKS.
A&E Networks in the US has bought the forthcoming third series of Kudos's hit BBC1 drama
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FORMATS & DEALS - DISCOVERY US GOES TO EXTREME FOR DOC.
Extreme Entertainment has been commissioned by Discovery USA to make a one-hour documentary exploring how humans
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FORMATS & DEALS - GRANADA'S ALLSOP TO HEAD TEVE MEDIA.
Former Granada executive Malcolm Allsop has been appointed creative director of newly formed production company TeVe
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Analysis - Profile - A newsman in the headlines.
David Mannion is poised to become the next editor-in-chief of ITV News. If he takes the job he'll face a tough initiation, as ITV looks to make savings in the regions.
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Analysis - On the box - Work is a four-letter word.
Mark Rubens thought Boss Swap just about held its own as an extension of the Wife Swap format but would be quite happy to see The Sack Race get the boot.
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Analysis - The cornflake wars.
As big names Chris Moyles and Johnny Vaughan take over the morning shifts at Radio 1 and Capital Radio respectively, competition in the crucial breakfast slot is hotting up as never before, writes Michael Rosser.
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Opinion - In my view - Indies in the driving seat.
The changes brought about by indies gaining greater control of their product will be worth watching closely, says Matthew Frank.
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Comment - Show some appreciation.
It may come as news to you, but the BBC compiles data on how much viewers enjoy the shows they watch. So why is this information kept under wraps, asks William G Stewart
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Opinion - With friends like that.
Getting Kilroy-Silk the sack has been the Arab world's latest contribution to western civilisation.
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PEER POLL: CHRIS MOYLES AT RADIO 1.
Based on his first week, will Chris Moyles be the 'saviour of Radio 1'?YES: 30%NO: 70%Next
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Charter review - Dear Tessa.
not propped up by taxpayers' money, would collapse. It needs reorganising completely, with the board
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Natpe - The last roll of the dice?
Consolidation has taken its toll on the American programme market but new Natpe chief Rick Feldman hopes this week's Las Vegas event will mark the start of a recovery led by new technology and platforms.
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Natpe - Radical surgery for US television.
The US television industry is having to get used to major changes, with network drama losing out to reality TV, the syndication market shrinking rapidly and European broadcasters buying fewer US series.
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Interview - Making crime pay.
With quality US cop shows leading Five's slate of acquired drama, its managing editor and director of acquisitions, Jeff Ford, is hoping imports will not only attract viewers but also challenge their expectations.