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NewsBBC data starts to shape commissioning
The BBC is beginning to use data from its MyBBC project to influence commissioning decisions, according to director of MyBBC and homepage Phil Fearnley.
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NewsZai Bennett sets out Atlantic vision
Sky Atlantic’s Zai Bennett has tasked UK indies with bringing him the next Making A Murderer or The Jinx as he outlined his commissioning ambitions for the channel.
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NewsC4 facing uncertain summer
Channel 4 is facing a summer of uncertainty after it emerged that privatisation remains on the political agenda following the appointment of new ministers at the Department for Culture, Media & Sport.
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NewsBBC1 orders Les Mis adaptation
BBC1 has commissioned a six-part adaptation of Victor Hugo’s 19th century classic Les Misérables from the team behind War & Peace.
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NewsOona King appointed YouTube global diversity chief
Channel 4 diversity executive Oona King is leaving the broadcaster after seven years to join YouTube in a global role as director of diversity.
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NewsAmazon set for global push
Amazon is gearing up to launch its Prime Instant Video service in a slew of major new markets as its battle with Netflix intensifies. The SVoD service is reportedly in the final stages of discussions to launch in France, Italy, Spain and India.
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NewsCBBC to visit Paignton Zoo
BBC’s Natural History Unit and kids’ indie DHX Media have teamed up to create an observational documentary about Paignton Zoo for CBBC.
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NewsE4 commissions celeb dating show
Joey Essex, Tyger Drew-Honey and Charlotte Crosby are all looking for love on a new E4 dating show produced by TOWIE indie Lime Pictures.
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NewsAvalon to make political comedy series for Dave
Avalon is to produce a political comedy series for Dave fronted by Matt Forde.
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NewsSky to boost VoD after landing Late Late Show
Sky is set to ramp up the amount of exclusive content on its VoD services after buying The Late Late Show With James Corden from CBS Studios International.
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NewsNBCU strikes formats deal with France's Terminal 9
London-based NBC Universal International Studios has struck a partnership with French indie Terminal 9 Studios to develop entertainment and factual entertainment formats for UK and international broadcasters.
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NewsEE TV axes recordings service
EE TV has quietly dropped its mobile recordings service following pressure from broadcasters.
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NewsNetflix heads to the White House with DRG deal
Netflix has acquired the UK rights to political documentary series Race for the White House after striking a deal with distributor DRG.
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NewsUKTV extends playout and VoD deals with Ericsson
UKTV has extended its playout, video on demand (VoD) and access services contracts with Ericsson.
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NewsSIS expands Anylive fibre network as TV embraces IP
SIS Live is continuing to expand and extend its Anylive fibre network as it prepares for a rush of broadcasters moving to IP-based remote production.
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NewsGoogle builds three studios at Kings Cross HQ
The new Google HQ in London’s Kings Cross will include three studios that popular YouTube channel producers can use to create content.
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NewsOoyala offers server-side ad insertion platform
Telstra-owned Ooyala is to offer live server-side ad insertion (SSAI) to broadcasters.
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NewsHackfest to 'reimagine the future of cities'
IBC’s Hackfest theme for 2016 will be ‘Reimagining the Future of Cities Through Education, Entertainment and Sports’.
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NewsArqiva gears up for BBC's Rio Red Button service
Arqiva will carry an additional eight DTT services through its COM8 multiplex during August to allow the BBC to provide additional coverage of the Rio Olympics via the Red Button.
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NewsEx-Onsight CTO Mills sets up VR consultancy
Former Onsight chief technology officer Richard Mills has set up a VR and 360-degree production consultancy and services company.