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NewsSky internet TV service in trademark dispute
BSkyB could be forced to rename its high-profile new internet television service Now TV amid a trademark dispute with Hong Kong-based telecoms giant PCCW.
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NewsBBC launches editorial standards course on UGC
The BBC Academy is launching a new media-led editorial standards course that will teach staffers and indies about issues such as verifying user-generated content.
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NewsMcLaren launches animation unit with Hamilton/Button toon
Formula 1’s McLaren Group has launched an animation unit and secured its first commission from Sky Sports F1 featuring Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button.
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NewsNoel Edmonds to front BBC1 pilot
Noel Edmonds could return to BBC1’s Saturday night line-up for the first time in 13 years with an entertainment show about celebrity bodyguards.
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NewsBack2Back snaps up Sky exec
Brighton-based indie Back2back has poached a Sky exec to take on the newly-created role of creative director.
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ITV1 orders Sweeney doc
ITV1 is rejigging North One’s Unforgettable strand with a documentary about classic TV series The Sweeney.
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NewsCBBC sketch show to feature Brian Butterfield
Peter Serafinowicz creation Brian Butterfield is to make his children’s TV debut in a new CBBC sketch series from the co-creators of Horrible Histories.
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NewsSomethin’ Else engages 6 Music listeners online
BBC 6 Music is bidding to position itself as “the most social station in the world” following a deal with Somethin’ Else to engage listeners online.
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NewsFormer C4 editor joins Zodiak
Zodiak Active has hired a creative director and head of brand partnerships as it looks to boost its branded content expertise.
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NewsDisney to invest £3m in online safety for kids
Disney characters such as Phineas and Ferb are likely to be among those used as part of a £3m push from the broadcaster promoting internet safety for kids.
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NewsSamsung adds ITV Player
Samsung will become the first manufacturer to have ITV Player available on its connected TVs, through the manufacturer’s TV app store.
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MP: act now to tackle 4G threat to Freeview
An opposition MP has demanded “urgent” government action over fears that Freeview services will be disrupted by 4G mobile signals.
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NewsUnit steps back from FCP to meet demand for Avid
Final Cut Pro-only facility Unit is moving away from Apple software with the installation of 12 Avid Media Composer workstations.
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NewsChallenges loom for new DG
George Entwistle has proved his editorial credentials and must now step up to become a powerful public and political leader of the BBC.
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NewsProgramming over politics as Entwistle lands top job
The BBC Trust has appointed George Entwistle as director general, a move that should ensure programme-making will not play second fiddle to politics at the corporation.
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NewsBBC1 nets Match of the Day 2
BBC1 has poached Match of the Day 2 from BBC2 as a result of the increased number of Premier League games being played on Sunday.
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NewsITV to cut online staff as Pembrooke departs
ITV managing director of online and on-demand Robin Pembrooke is stepping down at the end of the summer in a restructure that could result in up to 40% of staff leaving.
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NewsSPT poised to snap up £40m Left Bank
Sony Pictures Television (SPT) is on the brink of acquiring Wallander producer Left Bank Pictures in a deal thought to be worth in excess of £40m.
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NewsSmaller indies win fewer commissions from PSBs
Small- and medium-sized indies are winning a smaller share of UK commissions than at any time in the past four years, the Pact census revealed.
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NewsC4 working on 20 entertainment ideas in genre overhaul
Channel 4 is developing around 20 entertainment projects after receiving 250 pitches on the back of its wide-ranging brief to overhaul the genre earlier this year.