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NewsNick Jr acquires Teletubbies for US
US kids broadcaster Nickelodeon has acquired the remake of the Teletubbies after it struck a deal with distributor DHX Media.
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NewsCresswell steps down as Arqiva chief exec
Arqiva chief executive John Cresswell is to step down from his role with the broadcast infrastructure and facilities firm.
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NewsAll 4 seeks 'grabby' factual shorts
Channel 4’s on-demand service All 4 is hunting for “grabby” factual series with a budget of around £18000.
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NewsAbraham remains non-committal over C4 privatisation
David Abraham has declined to reveal whether he would support or reject mooted government plans to privatise Channel 4.
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NewsCooke Optics to ship 65mm macro Anamorphic lens
Cooke Optics has launched a 65mm Macro Anamorphic/i 2x Prime lens (pictured).
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BBC S&PP opts for PixStor in DmS storage upgrade
BBC Studios and Post Production (BBC S&PP) has installed PixStor as part of a storage upgrade for its Digital Media Services (DMS) division.
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Canis Television updates Comux agreement
Canis Television and Media has updated its agreement with Comux, the operator of the UK’s digital terrestrial television network for local television.
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NewsOnline video to net 10% of UK viewing by 2020
YouTube and its rivals are set to grow their share of UK viewing to 10% in the next five years – potentially sparking significant investment in original content by broadcasters and indies.
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NewsChina’s JSBC eyes UK indies
Chinese media group Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation (JSBC) is eyeing the acquisition of a UK production group.
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NewsStephen Lambert: non-scripted struggles on US networks
Stephen Lambert has outlined the challenges of launching non-scripted formats on network television in the US.
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NewsBBC launches fixed-rig push
The BBC has made its first concerted push into fixed-rig documentaries as part of a raft of commissions announced at Sheffield Doc/Fest.
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NewsCreative Skillset: BBC must invest in talent
Creative Skillset chief executive Dinah Caine believes the BBC has a “record of excellence” in boosting training and skills in the UK creative industries – but is concerned that the issue may be slipping down the corporation’s agenda.
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NewsC4’s support for BBC shows rivals care
Channel 4 chief executive David Abraham’s message of support for the BBC this week is indicative of the quiet, qualified backing the corporation enjoys from some of its broadcasting rivals.
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NewsUnions come out in force to highlight effects of BBC cuts
Bectu, the National Union of Journalists and the Musicians’ Union have warned that further cuts to the BBC could put thousands of jobs at risk in the UK creative industries.
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NewsRIG members back the BBC’s ‘world-beating’ radio
The Radio Independents Group (RIG) has pledged its support to Broadcast’s Backing The BBC campaign, claiming the health of the corporation is vital to the success of the wider radio sector.
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NewsDiscovery reveals indie plans
Discovery Communications chief executive David Zaslav has lifted the lid on the company’s global production acquisition strategy, promising that it is “just getting started”.
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NewsEHRC to offer broadcasters diversity guidance
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has launched a project to provide broadcasters and indies with legal guidance as they bid to boost industry diversity.
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NewsBT Sport launches UHD channel
BT Sport is to launch Europe’s first Ultra High Definition (UHD) channel next month and its coverage will kick off with the Community Shield match between Chelsea and Arsenal on 2 August.
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NewsITV raids Objective for indie launch
ITV Studios is launching a major entertainment production company with a trio of senior execs from Objective Productions and its co-founder Andrew O’Connor.
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NewsCelia Taylor: broadcasters must set diversity agenda
Sky head of non-scripted content Celia Taylor has said broadcasters must use their power to “set the agenda” and promote greater diversity in the industry.