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NewsNBCU to cut 2009 budget
NBC Universal is planning to cut $500m (£286m) from its 2009 budget, according to The Wall Street Journal.
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NewsRound-up: Mipcom 2008
Mipcom 2008 saw a cautious approach from many buyers and sellers at the market, most of which have now left Cannes behind till next year. Here, Broadcastnow offers a round-up of comment and a few more nuggets of news.
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NewsShine eyes Abu Dhabi for push into Middle East
Shine Group is working up plans to launch a Middle Eastern production office in the United Arab Emirates where it would focus on making shows for the Arab world.
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NewsViacom ‘confident' of $1bn Google action win
Viacom is “quite confident” it will win its $1bn lawsuit against Google, either in or out of court, according to chief executive Philippe Dauman.
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NewsMistresses for BBC America
BBC America has picked up series one and two of BBC1 drama Mistresses for broadcast on the US cable and satellite network.
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ITV Global Ent promotions
ITV Global Entertainment has promoted Tobi de Graaff to director of global TV distribution.
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RDFR deal with Scott Satin
RDF Rights has signed a multiple content and development deal with US producer Scott Satin Productions, further consolidating the distributor's presence in the country.
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Comings and goings at UKTV acquisitions
UKTV is shaking up its acquisitions team with two appointments and the departure of acquisitions executive Michael Whelan.
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Endemol signs gameshow from Passion
Passion Distribution has signed a pan-territory format deal with Endemol for BBC3's Fashion Strip.
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NewsMillionaire to Kabul
Who Wants to be a Millionaire? has become the first entertainment format to be legitimately sold into Afghanistan, according to 2waytraffic International managing director Ed Louwerse.
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NewsBroadcasters predict programming shortfall
Mipcom: Buyers and distributors are predicting a worrying dearth of high quality content in the next one to two years, as broadcasters cut back on commissioning original programmes.
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NewsHBO Films boss quits
HBO Films president Colin Callender has left the US cable network after 21 years to form his own production company.
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NewsUK leads the pack at International Emmys
The UK leads the way in this year's International Emmy Awards with eight nominations - five of them for Channel 4.
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NewsTarget sets sights on Judge Penny
MIPCOM: Target Entertainment Group has secured the distribution rights to a US reality show based around the dramas of a family court.
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NewsEndemol opens Kuala Lumpur office
Mipcom: Endemol has expanded its presence in South East Asia with the establishment of a new regional headquarters in Kuala Lumpur.
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NewsThomas on track for China
MIPCOM: Thomas the Tank Engine is to roll into China for the first time, following a deal by Hit Entertainment.
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NewsRussia to remake Top Gear
MIPCOM: BBC motoring show Top Gear is to be remade for audiences in Russia and there are plans to introduce the format to France and Germany.
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NewsViacom boss 'optimistic' but tightening purse strings
MIPCOM: Viacom chief executive Philippe Dauman has said he is 'optimistic' that the media will perform well in the economic downturn, despite downgrading expectations of the media giant's performance.