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NewsThat's TV takes controlling stake in Manchester TV
That’s TV has swooped to take a controlling stake in the local TV licences for Manchester and Blackpool and Preston following the failure of rival operator YourTV to get the channels on-air.
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NewsInitial to rehouse animals for ITV
The RSPCA will train celebrity volunteers to rescue and rehabilitate neglected animals with a view to finding them a new home for a six-part ITV series.
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NewsITV blames BBC as ratings slip
Adam Crozier has argued that the BBC is “largely” to blame for ITV’s ratings woes, claiming the corporation has beefed up its schedule in the run-up to charter renewal later this year.
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NewsITV’s Talpa talks examined
ITV could take a major step towards filling the entertainment-shaped hole in its schedule if it bags John de Mol’s Talpa Media, in a deal that could value the Dutch company at the same level as All3Media.
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NewsFremantle revenues hit by X Factor US cancellation
The cancellation of The X Factor US and a decline in the revenue generated from American Idol has caused Fremantle Media’s 2014 revenues to dip below £1.1bn.
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NewsBBC orders sketch show double
The BBC is hoping two female performers can deliver an eradefining sketch show - but Channel 4 is stepping back from the genre.
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NewsBBC beefs up ratings data
Danny Cohen wants to improve the way BBC shows are commissioned, cast and crafted by arming his team with more detailed daily ratings reports.
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NewsAnalysis: BBC Studios plans
The hunt for a leader of BBC Studios will begin imminently, but the industry wants more clarity about the newly rechristened production division after Tony Hall outlined his initial vision this week.
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NewsMBI launches Media Production Show
Broadcast publisher MBI is to launch a two-day exhibition and conference in central London that will celebrate the media industry’s creativity and showcase its latest technology.
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NewsIn brief: Nigel Marven; Factory Media; Bafta LA
Nigel Marven has scored a new series on Watch and Factory Media has launched a BAME academy initiative. Click for more in today’s round-up.
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NewsSky News picks Blackmagic for system overhaul
Sky News has installed Blackmagic’s ATEM 2 M/E Production Studio 4K with an ATEM 2 M/E Broadcast Panel and Smart Videohub.
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NewsSony Professional Europe hires head of marketing
Sony Professional Europe has appointed Michael Harrit to the role of head of marketing for AV and media solutions.
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NewsNetflix acquires US remake of The Returned
Netflix is to offer its subscribers the US version of The Returned after striking a global rights deal with Fremantle Media International for the zombie remake.
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NewsDavid Cameron issues leaders’ debates ultimatum
The proposals for live television debates before the general election have been plunged into further doubt after prime minister David Cameron issued a “final offer” ultimatum.
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NewsTrevor Phillips, Tony Blair & Nigel Farage in C4 race debate
Trevor Phillips will discuss race and multiculturalism with former prime minister Tony Blair and Ukip leader Nigel Farage in an Outline Productions documentary for Channel 4.
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NewsDRG adopts regional strategy
The Inbetweeners distributor DRG has undertaken a major corporate restructure as it seeks to compete with the major Hollywood studios and the ever-increasing number of consolidated UK production groups.
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NewsBeamly targets UK after US success
Beamly, the service previously called Zeebox, has set its sights on deals with UK broadcasters after overhauling its offering and finding success in the US.
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NewsNat Geo and C4 order Nerd TV daredevil series
Channel 4 and National Geographic are to investigate whether it is possible to “surf ” on the roof of a train travelling at 120mph in a six-part daredevil stunt series.
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NewsMartin Davidson handed expanded role in BBC factual shake-up
Martin Davidson has been named as the BBC’s head of specialist factual as the changes to the corporation’s factual commissioning team begin to shape up.
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NewsCrozier: Talpa deal part of ITVS formats strategy
ITV chief executive Adam Crozier has revealed that the proposed Talpa Media takeover forms part of a strategy to build a strong international formats business.