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NewsAutodesk completes move to subscription-only software
Autodesk has revealed that from the end of July next year its Entertainment Creation Suite, which includes the firm’s Maya, 3Ds Max and Softimage programs, will be available by subscription only.
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NewsNet Insight snaps up software firm ScheduALL
Net Insight has acquired ScheduALL for $14m in a bid to strengthen the former’s media service and workflow orchestration offering.
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NewsVislink pioneers wireless 4K camera system for BT Sport
Vislink provided a live 4K wireless transmission system for BT Sport’s coverage of the MotoGP World Championship at Silverstone.
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NewsIn brief: Dancing with the Stars; C4 scheduling; Deadline Gallipoli; Nevision
BBC Worldwide is to launch a Dancing with the Stars companion app and Channel 4 has expanded the remit of its head of scheduling. Read on for more of today’s news.
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NewsFremantle Media buys French indie
Fremantle Media has acquired a majority stake in fledgling French drama indie Fontaram.
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NewsITV to pilot parent intervention format
ITV has ordered a pilot from Boundless which will follow grown-up children as they help their parents deal with life-threatening health, debt and anxiety issues.
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NewsITV launches playalong Rugby World Cup app
ITV has launched an interactive playalong app as a companion to its 2015 Rugby World Cup coverage.
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NewsTop 5 IBC future-gazing conference sessions
IBC2015: Wondering what the future might bring? Here are our picks for the top five future gazing conference sessions at this year’s IBC.
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NewsBabcock builds new MCR for merged WRN Broadcast operation
Babcock Media has begun work on a new combined MCR following the company’s acquisition of WRN Broadcast in March.
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NewsComic Strip returns with hacking special
The Comic Strip is to return to Gold with a 75-minute hacking scandal special lampooning News International.
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NewsUKTV snaps up Disney dramas
UKTV has acquired a raft of high-profile Disney dramas including a Criminal Minds spin-off.
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NewsWorldwide must return £1.2bn to BBC
BBC Worldwide is expected to increase its returns to the BBC by “more than 15%” over the next five years following the launch of BBC Studios and an expanded digital remit.
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NewsTony Hall: ‘inevitable’ services will close
Director general Tony Hall has said it is “inevitable” that BBC services will either close or be scaled back over the next five years.
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NewsBBC eyes industry-wide VoD service to rival Netflix
The BBC has floated the idea of launching a Project Kangaroo-style online platform featuring the best of British content from a variety of sources.
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NewsiPlayer to allow users to ‘binge watch’ BBC drama
Flagship BBC dramas will be made available to “binge watch” on a Netflix-style model via iPlayer as the broadcaster bids to keep pace with evolving audience demands.
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NewsBBC: household levy could boost income
The BBC has indicated that replacing the licence fee with a German-style household levy could generate additional income – and hinted at changes to free licence fees for over-75s.
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NewsWatch secures first AFP deal
Marco Pierre White and Blur bassist Alex James are to front Watch’s first advertiser-funded show.
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NewsTony Hall: future vision for the BBC
The director general’s speech about the future of the BBC - delivered at the Science Museum earlier today.
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NewsGlobal signs Moyles for Radio X launch
Global is to replace XFM with Radio X – a national radio station featuring presenters including Chris Moyles, Vernon Kay, Johnny Vaughan and Ricky Wilson.
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NewsBBC automates file delivery process
The BBC has implemented an automated file-based delivery and acceptance system from TMD.