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NewsCharlie Brooker seals Netflix deal for Black Mirror
Charlie Brooker has inked a deal with Netflix for a 12-episode run of dystopian drama Black Mirror – although the UK and Ireland rights surrounding the series are yet to be resolved.
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NewsIBC 2015: the industry verdict
Newtek’s IP protocol and Sony’s FS5 were among the highlights of this year’s show.
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NewsIBC 2015: in numbers
This year’s IBC recorded a slight drop in visitors, but those who did attend the Amsterdam trade show had a greater number of exhibitors to meet with.
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NewsWhisper wins BBC NFL contract
Whisper Films has landed its first significant tender since securing investment from Channel 4’s Growth Fund – a two-year contract to produce BBC2’s NFL highlights.
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Report places UK 19th in internet speed
The UK was placed 19th in the world ranking for internet connection speed, according to Akamai’s latest State of the Internet report.
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NewsLoft London to offer IP feed capture
Loft London is to introduce a new IP feed capture service for its customers.
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NewsNetflix & Vimeo launch on Oculus VR headset
Netflix, Hollywood studio Fox and VoD service Vimeo have partnered with Oculus to develop apps that will enable consumers to view their content via its virtual reality headset.
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NewsIn brief: Netflix; Wild Bunch; Watchdog; RTS
Netflix and Amazon are estimated to invest £6bn in content by 2020, while Watchdog has unveiled its replacements for presenter Anne Robinson.
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NewsRed unveils Raven camera
Red has unveiled the Raven, which is billed as the firm’s lightest and most compact camera to date.
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NewsPhoto reveals government's C4 privatisation talks
The privatisation of Channel 4 appears to be a live issue after a photo emerged of official government documents on the subject.
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NewsC4 hunts anarchy and mischief
Channel 4 has called on the indie sector to help “reboot its entertainment voice” with “anarchy, mischief and subversion”, as Ben Caudell looks to make his mark.
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NewsObjective prepares major restructure
Objective Productions is kicking off a company-wide restructure - launching three genre-specific labels under the guidance of new chief executive Layla Smith.
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NewsCreativity debate rages at RTS
Transatlantic relations were a hot topic at the RTS Cambridge Convention as some of the industry’s power players debated the complicated relationship between consolidation and creativity.
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NewsLumsden calls for TV to nurture new writers
Lucy Lumsden has called on the TV industry to look after young writers as she prepares to leave Sky after six years.
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NewsC4 searches for next Amy
Channel 4 is hunting for no-holds-barred access to music icons as it seeks its own Amy-style rock docs.
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NewsBBC Studios critics stand firm
The BBC faces an uphill battle to convince the industry that its vision to commercialise its £400m production arm will be fair and above board.
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NewsBBC apologises over Dame Zaha Hadid interview
The BBC has apologised after renowned architect Dame Zaha Hadid cut short a Radio 4 Today programme in which she was asked about construction deaths at the Qatar World Cup stadium.
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NewsBBC may extend News at Ten
The BBC is looking at proposals to extend its News at Ten bulletin in a move that would have repercussions for its late evening schedule.
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NewsThe UK's top distributors
Data showing the top distributors, biggest risers and market growth by country.
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NewsTerms of trade in spotlight
Culture secretary John Whittingdale shocked Pact chief executive John McVay by launching a review of the terms of trade at the RTS Cambridge Convention. But looking back, there had been a warning this time last year.