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NewsAlchemy snaps up NTP converters for upgrade
Alchemy Mastering has bought four NTP Technology DAD AX24 analogue-to-digital and digital-to-analogue audio converters as part of an upgrade to its facilities in Shepherd’s Bush.
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Milk begins to work its VFX magic on BBC1's Mr Norrell
Visual effects facility Milk has started work on BBC1 drama Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, a 7 x 60-minute series set in England during the Napoleonic Wars.
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NewsMethod appoints Phillips to lead London team
Emma Phillips has joined Method Studios, a division of Deluxe Entertainment Services, as executive producer.
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NewsLondon Live kicks off recruitment drive
Local TV operator London Live has kicked off a recruitment drive to fill 50 roles ahead of its launch next spring.
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NewsBBC free to sell indie content
The BBC has paved the way for independently produced programming to be sold via its download-to- own portal BBC Store after agreeing terms with Pact.
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NewsUnpicking Hall’s BBC vision
Tony Hall’s first major address as BBC director general “laid the ground” for charter renewal – but industry commentators have quibbled with his plans to increase audience ownership of the corporation.
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NewsYouTube launches Upfronts to woo advertisers
YouTube kicked off a charm offensive aimed at TV advertisers at its first UK Upfronts event this week.
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NewsElmo comes to MediaCityUK
The Furchester – the kids’ series resulting from a unique tie-up between Sesame Workshop and CBeebies – will help the north-west of England become the “home of British puppeteering”, according to the BBC.
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NewsVoD sales increase sharply
Sales to VoD services have surged to account for 10-15% of major distributors’ revenues – although uncertainty remains about whether the rapid growth rate can be maintained.
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NewsOvation set for drama push
US cable network Ovation is looking to commission two high profile international drama series a year to help grow its catalogue of original content.
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NewsMilburn champions equality
C4 roundtable attendees agree initiatives to help socially disadvantaged into employment
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NewsBazzaco adds tech to role as Shed reshuffles
Shed Media has restructured its IT and post-production departments to create a strategic director of technology position, following the departure of head of post-production Adam Downey to Sky.
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NewsAvid promises 4K mastering as DS development ceases
Avid has pledged its commitment to developing tools for high-resolution mastering as post-production facility owners come to terms with the manufacturer’s decision to end development of its DS software.
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NewsChannel 4 trials use of Facebook data
Channel 4 is to integrate real-time data from Facebook into its programming, including Channel 4 News and NFL coverage.
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NewsMind Candy lines up companions for Moshi Monsters
Mind Candy, the company behind hit kids’ franchise Moshi Monsters, is developing a number of properties to launch on tablets.
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NewsRelativity eyes scripted TV
US film producer Relativity is to use data gathered from its hit films, such as Mirror Mirror and Shark Night 3D, to move into scripted TV, in what chief executive Ryan Kavanaugh described as a “Moneyball approach to creating television”.
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NewsBlinkbox ‘ready to fly’ after Tesco push
Blinkbox is poised to exploit the power of its parent company Tesco and “start to fly”, according to director of content acquisition and sales Douglas Davis.
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NewsBreaking Bad rejected Dreamworks bumper offer
Mipcom: Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan rejected a $75m offer from Dreamworks to produce three additional online episodes of the cult series to release online.
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NewsBBC plans Playlister partner network
The BBC’s new ‘music curation’ service Playlister will evolve to connect to download-to-own digital services such as iTunes.
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NewsBBC1 to add +1 service
BBC1 is to launch a +1 service as the corporation underlines the ongoing importance of linear viewing alongside its digital future.