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NewsDiscovery eyes C4 in UK push
Discovery will be in the queue of potential suitors for a privatised Channel 4, as the US broadcasting giant looks to build its presence in the UK.
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NewsScripps wants stars for refresh
Hooking high-profile UK talent is at the forefront of Scripps’ refreshed commissioning strategy as it seeks to transform Travel Channel and Food Network into mainstream lifestyle brands.
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NewsMega-indies bank on brands
The bosses of Fremantle Media and Endemol Shine Group have claimed they are banking on the longevity of superbrands and evergreen formats as the days of securing commissions from paper treatments are over.
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NewsDrama boom challenges mount
Sony and Fremantle continued the UK drama acquisitions frenzy this week with further indie deals – but senior figures in the scripted world have highlighted a number of growing challenges in the genre.
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NewsC4 rejects Birmingham move proposals
Channel 4 has poured cold water on government proposals to relocate from its Horseferry Road headquarters to Birmingham, arguing it is already sufficiently active outside of the capital.
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NewsMedia Production Show: 24 hours to go
There are less than 24 hours until The Media Production Show kicks off – register to attend the free event.
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NewsKen Loach producer: add diversity quota to tax credit
Rebecca O’Brien, a long-time producer of Ken Loach films has suggested the UK tax credit could be amended to encourage more diversity in the industry.
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NewsITV: Jonathan Ross Show will return in 2017
ITV’s director of television Kevin Lygo has confirmed that Jonathan Ross remains key to the future of the channel, following reports that his chat show had been axed.
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NewsBBC & Sky back VR and 360 video
Virtual reality and 360-degree video could succeed where 3D failed because it offers a “brand new experience” that provides a sense of presence, according to Sky executive producer Neil Graham.
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NewsKeshet poaches BBC creative director
The A Word producer Keshet UK has poached BBC exec David Williams to bolster its non-scripted ambitions.
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NewsAlibi lands Fox medical drama
UKTV’s crime channel Alibi has acquired Fox Television’s medical drama Rosewood, starring Nurse Jackie’s Morris Chestnut.
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NewsITV US partners with Toddlers & Tiaras producer
ITV America has joined forces with Toddlers & Tiaras producer Helga Eike to set up a production company in the US.
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NewsElstree wins go-ahead to build film and TV stage
Elstree Studios has been granted planning permission to build a new 21,000 sq ft TV and film stage.
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NewsSony Creative Software to continue to develop Catalyst
Sony Creative Software is to continue development of its Catalyst Browse and Catalyst Production Suite tools, despite selling the rest of its product range to Germany’s Magix Software.
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NewsFormer EastEnders showrunner joins Sony-backed indie
Former EastEnders executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins is to join fledgling indie Blueprint Television after it scored investment from Sony Pictures Television.
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NewsFremantle spending spree to slow
Fremantle Media is winding down its latest phase of investments and acquisitions after closing its 13th deal in 12 months.
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NewsBBC rivals given power to complain about distinctiveness
The BBC’s commercial rivals will be able to complain to Ofcom if they believe that the corporation’s services are not distinctive enough, according to John Whittingdale.
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NewsDrama start-up wins Fremantle backing
Laurence Bowen, the producer responsible for The Eichmann Show, has secured investment from Fremantle Media in his fledgling indie.
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NewsGovernment nears decision on C4’s future
The fate of Channel 4 could be decided within six weeks, with John Whittingdale refusing to rule out either a part or full sell-off of the commercial broadcaster.
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NewsBBC works with Ericsson to cut captioning delays
The BBC is aiming to improve the live captioning service on its programme output by reducing the delay between a show’s audio and the appearance of the related on-screen text.