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NewsDPP app helps producers deliver correct metadata
Production firms that want to deliver programmes as files now have an application to help them provide broadcasters with the correct metadata.
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NewsSo TV goes in search of growth after sale to ITVS
Industry consolidation and the pursuit of growth prompted So TV’s decision to sell to ITV Studios last week.
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NewsCineflix Studios’ new boss reveals plans for UK dramas
Pete Smith, the new chief executive of Cineflix Studios, has revealed ambitions to produce major dramas in the UK and hire talent to lead the strategy.
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NewsRed Bee wins seven-year BBC deal extension
Red Bee Media has signed a deal to extend its access services agreement with the BBC until 2019.
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NewsFreddie Flintoff turns pro boxer for Sky 1
Freddie Flintoff is to train with Barry McGuigan before taking part in a professional heavyweight boxing contest in a new series for Sky1.
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NewsHighflyer calls for external probe into C4 racing contract
Former Channel 4 racing producer Highflyer Productions has called for an external investigation to examine the horse racing tender process after it was given the all clear by the broadcaster.
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NewsBBC's Zarin Patel to sue Daily Star over tax story
BBC chief financial officer Zarin Patel is suing Express Newspapers over a Daily Star article that claimed she helped presenters “dodge” tax.
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NewsLoaded TV prepares for launch
Loaded TV has begun ordering content ahead of an expected launch on 1 November.
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NewsNick Grimshaw lands BBC3 pilot
Incoming Radio 1 breakfast show host Nick Grimshaw is to front a BBC3 panel show pilot about the minor worries in life.
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NewsBazalgette takes Arts Council chair
Sir Peter Bazalgette has been appointed as chair of Arts Council England to take responsibility for championing the arts and culture sector.
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NewsYouTube to stream Bestival with Whizz Kid
Whizz Kid Entertainment has emerged as the production partner for YouTube’s coverage of the Bestival music festival.
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NewsITV1's Injustice set for US remake
Anthony Horowitz’s ITV1 drama Injustice is getting a US makeover that will be overseen by Law & Order creator Dick Wolf.
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NewsUK indies 'hindered' by lack of business planning
UK television and film companies are so focused on creativity that it could be damaging their bottom line, according to a new report.
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NewsSony teams up with UK Screen
Sony Professional has forged an alliance with facilities trade body UK Screen Association.
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NewsHardman joins The Farm as head of operations
Former Sumners technical director Brian Hardman has joined The Farm.
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NewsWill.i.am to close digital conference
Will.i.am will be the closing speaker at the RTS digital world conference later this month.
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NewsHarvey Weinstein to deliver Mipcom keynote
Movie mogul Harvey Weinstein is to deliver the keynote address at the Mipcom market in Cannes next month.
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NewsMaria Miller replaces Hunt as culture secretary
Maria Miller has been named culture secretary replacing Jeremy Hunt who will head the Department of Health in David Cameron’s cabinet reshuffle.
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NewsBBC1's White Queen heading to US
Company Pictures’ epic War of the Roses drama based on Philippa Gregory’s triology of novels has been picked up by US broadcaster Starz.
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NewsBBC iPlayer allows mobile downloads
The BBC iPlayer mobile and tablet app has been beefed up to enable users to download shows to view offline.