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NewsBBC to keep senior newsreaders tied to the desk to cut costs
Flagship BBC news bulletins will no longer be produced at the location of a big story, unless an exceptional case can be made for doing so.
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NewsBBC plans to turn Hasidic Jews doc into full series
The BBC is keen to turn a one-off doc on the Hasidic Jewish community in Stamford Hill into a full series.
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NewsPeep Show’s Bain joins team for next series of Rev
Peep Show co-creator Sam Bain is to help pen the second series of Rev for Big Talk Productions.
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NewsPineapple Dance creative director decides to leave the floor
Jonathan Stadlen, the creative behind Pineapple Dance Studios, is to leave Pulse Films this month.
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NewsWise Buddha to make Wogan’s show for Radio 2
Wise Buddah has been commissioned to produce Terry Wogan’s BBC Radio 2 weekend show - the first time one of the DJ’s regular shows has been outsourced to the indie sector.
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NewsTiger Aspect co-founder seeks new opportunities at Alaska
Tiger Aspect Productions co-founder Paul Sommers is stepping down after 18 years with the company to start working on projects with new indie Alaska.
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NewsTern investigates wildlife crime for ITV1 series
Tern TV is to make a series for ITV1 looking into the surge in wildlife crime in the British countryside, and the illegal trade in endangered species behind it.
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NewsDiscovery first to buy Gypsy Weddings in acquisitions strategy
Firecracker Films’ ratings smash Big Fat Gypsy Weddings is to air in seven Discovery Networks Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa (CEEMEA) territories as the broadcaster hones its acquisitions strategy.
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NewsIonoco opens US office
UK-based broadcast technology firm Ionoco has opened an office in Los Angeles in a bid to boost the service it provides to US clients.
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NewsRed's Epic-X camera delayed by Japan quake
High-end camera firm Red is the latest broadcast equipment manufacturer to be affected by the Japanese earthquake, with deliveries of its digital camera, Epic-X, delayed.
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NewsBBC stands firm over government ads
The BBC has said it will continue to resist the government’s wish to run advertising for charities or community groups on any of its platforms, arguing it would compromise the broadcaster’s independence.
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NewsLive debate graphics 'sway voters'
TV companies’ use of interactive “worm” graphics during political leaders’ debates could distort voting enough to swing a general election, researchers have claimed.
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NewsAir plans move into production
Air Studios wants to move into film and TV production after setting up a new company and taking on two senior executives.
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NewsTop Gear sued over fake race claim
The BBC’s Top Gear programme is being sued by electric car manufacturer Tesla over claims that the show faked a race.
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NewsMatrixStore links with Interplay
Object Matrix has integrated disk-based archive product MatrixStore with Avid’s Interplay, potentially lowering the cost of storage for the production management suite.
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TV alcohol advert ban proposed
A bid to impose a total ban on alcohol advertising on television has been launched in Parliament.
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NewsJames Murdoch takes new role at News Corp
News Corporation has created a new role for James Murdoch, the son of chairman and chief executive Rupert Murdoch, it has been announced.
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NewsAdobe targets pay TV
Adobe has released authentication software to enable pay-TV subscribers to access premium content from internet-connected devices, simplifying the validation process.
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NewsDownton Abbey opens doors in 100 territories
NBC Universal has revealed that more than 100 territories around the world have now licensed period drama Downton Abbey, as the second series rolls into production.
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NewsShine Oz among 10 indies to win Secret Fortune
The Australian arm of Liz Murdoch’s Shine Group has picked up local format rights to BBC1 quiz format Secret Fortune.