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NewsBizarre ER finds third home with E4
Maverick’s medical format Bizarre ER has found its third home in the UK after E4 ordered a new series of the show that has previously aired on BBC3 and TLC.
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NewsBBC Studios hires entertainment chief
BBC Studios has appointed controller of rights, business and legal affairs Roger Leatham as its entertainment and events chief.
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NewsNetflix model questioned by Discovery
Discovery’s top brass has raised questions about the global expansion of Netflix – claiming more localised services are more likely to succeed long-term.
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NewsBBC defends BAME hiring policy
The BBC has aggressively defended its decision to offer script editing positions to BAME candidates after tabloid claims that this policy was “anti-white”.
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NewsSony reshuffles senior US management
Sony Pictures Television has reorganised its senior management in the US following the departure of chairman Steve Mosko.
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NewsIn brief: Doc/Fest; CNN
Doc/Fest has appointed its first honorary president and CNN has unveiled its Brexit coverage plans
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NewsZaslav: C4 remit barrier to Discovery bid
Discovery Communications chief executive David Zaslav has acknowledged he would run the rule over Channel 4 and ITV - but indicated that there are barriers to both deals.
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NewsDiscovery on verge of Wimbledon deal
Wimbledon is set to be made available on pay-TV for the first time after Discovery struck a deal in principle for the major tennis tournament.
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NewsBetty scales Everest for Discovery
The multinational search teams responsible for saving adventurers who attempt to climb Everest will be put under the spotlight in a Discovery series produced by Betty.
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NewsChannel 4 inks Barcroft deal
Channel 4 has taken another step towards future-proofing its business after investing in multimedia content company Barcroft Holdings.
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NewsKen Loach takes aim at C4
Ken Loach has accused Channel 4 of profiting from exploitative “circus freak” programming in a stinging attack on the quality of the broadcaster’s public service output.
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NewsPact wants stability over terms of trade
Pact chief executive John McVay has called for a moratorium on terms of trade (ToT) reviews after batting away a fifth challenge in a decade to the commercial laws.
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NewsSir David Attenborough joins Doc/Fest line-up
Sir David Attenborough has joined the Sheffield Doc/Fest line-up to discuss his long career and explore the future of TV and media.
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NewsIn brief: Remedy hire; Sony TV boss leaving; Daniel Craig
Argonon-owned Remedy has hired former NBC Universal producer Matt Tiffin, while Sony Pictures TV chairman Steve Mosko is set to step down and Daniel Craig is to front a 20-part series for Showtime.
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NewsTraining boost for high-end drama
Creative Skillset has relaunched a fund offering £20,000 to help anyone working on a high-end drama production train for their next role.
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NewsFlying TV seeks to future proof its clients' content
Flying TV has invested in a new GSS C516 stabilised filming system as well as a Red Weapon and Canon C300 MKII camera (pictured) in response to increased demand for high resolution footage.
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NewsRed Digital Cinema to showcase DSMC2 range
Red Digital Cinema will showcase its DSMC2 line of cameras with select partners at the MPS.
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NewsIncoming apprentice levy on the agenda at MPS
The programme director responsible for implementing the government’s apprenticeships funding reforms and levy will appear at next week’s Media Production Show (MPS) in London.
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News3 Mills Studios site faces review
The long-term future of 3 Mills Studios is under scrutiny with the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) currently “looking at options” for the East London site.