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NewsJaney Walker resurfaces at Ofcom
Janey Walker, Channel 4’s former managing editor of commissioning, is to join Ofcom to help set and enforce television and radio standards.
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NewsViacom and Endemol partner to launch channel
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), the parent company of MTV, Comedy Central and Nickelodeon, has partnered with international producer Endemol to launch new female focused channel.
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NewsGreenlight round-up: Sky Atlantic sets sail to Brixham
This week Greenlight is going fishing with Sky Atlantic, as a series set in the coastal town of Brixham tops this week’s new commissions
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NewsSex Education Show accused of hypocrisy
Channel 4’s Sex Education Show – Stop Pimping Our Kids was the most complained about programme during April, with one viewer calling the concept “hypocritical”.
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NewsBellamy takes Discovery reins
Discovery Networks International has made Julian Bellamy its content supremo, handing him control of all production, development and commissioning outside of the US.
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NewsJordan pens last con as Hustle runs course
BBC1’s Hustle is coming to an end, with creator Tony Jordan writing the eighth and final series of the Kudos and Red Planet drama.
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NewsShortlist revealed for the Broadcast Digital Awards
Chekhov will go up against The Inbetweeners and Louie Spence will battle it out with Freddie Flintoff at the Broadcast Digital Awards 2011.
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NewsBBC turns to flagship brands for IPTV trial
The BBC is trialling IPTV projects around Dragons’ Den, Mastermind and EastEnders as it begins developing a content strategy for the platform.
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NewsCole lands judge role on US X Factor
Cheryl Cole has landed the job as a judge on the US version of The X Factor, it has been confirmed today (5 May).
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NewsSyco TV open to co-pros as Red Or Black? launches
Simon Cowell is ready to throw open the doors of Syco TV for co-pro format ideas if its first gameshow, Red Or Black?, is a success.
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NewsMTV chair McGrath leaves after 30 years
Judy McGrath, MTV Networks chairman and chief executive officer, is leaving the broadcaster after 30 years.
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NewsBBC compliance to be 'dialled down'
The head of BBC’s editorial policy team has said he will look at reducing compliance requirements where possible – though stressed regulation would never become “light touch”.
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NewsFirst orders and new boss for Sky Atlantic
Sky Atlantic has appointed Elaine Pyke as its first channel director and unveiled its debut round of UK content.
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NewsNo pressure for indies to co-produce, counters ITV
ITV has denied it is ratcheting up pressure on indies to co-produce with ITV Studios as part of plans to rejuvenate the production arm.
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NewsNews Corp bids to talk down BSkyB
News Corp’s chief operating officer has responded to the escalating price of British Sky Broadcasting shares, which threatens to hike up the price it must pay to take full control of the company.
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NewsE4 orders sketch show and US sorority series
E4 has asked 12 Yard Productions to reveal the traditions and initiation tests of American sororities and has ordered a comedy duo sketch show as part of a slate of commissions.
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NewsBBC Learning to boost connected content through open tenders
BBC Learning is to open more of its projects to tender as part of a new strategy to create more connected content.
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NewsSara Putt Associates launches VFX department
Talent agency Sara Putt Associates has launched a VFX department.
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NewsEnvy spends £2m on expansion
Envy is investing £2m in almost doubling the size of its Rathbone Place premises.
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NewsEncompass hires Whitfield to lead UK growth
Encompass has appointed former ITV director of broadcast technology Ian Whitfield as its UK managing director.