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ENDEMOL SETS UP ARM FOR AD-FUNDED PROGRAMMING
Dutch producer Endemol Entertainment is setting up AFP, a division dedicated to advertiser-funded programming. Serving the international advertising industry, AFP is a similar outfit to Gem, the commercial subsidiary of Endemol/Guardian
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PARK SERVES UP SECOND HELPINGS OF THE HUNGER
UK producer/distributor Park Entertainment is marketing the second series of drama The Hunger (left), which is presented by singer David Bowie, at Natpe this year.The 22 x 30-minute series is produced
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APRIL FILMING FOR PILOT'S TREKS IN WILD AMERICA
Pilot Productions is to start shooting a new 13 x 30-minute series, Treks in Wild America, in April for Discovery Networks' Travel Channel in the US. UK indie Pilot, which makes
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RDF UNVEILS NEW SLATE OF DOCUMENTARIES
Independent UK producer/distributor RDF Television is taking a series of documentaries to Natpe, including Omagh - One Year On. Others in the line-up include The Bounty Hunters, produced for Channel 4,
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SEACHANGE HEADS MAYFAIR NATPE DRAMA RAFT
Mayfair Television Entertainment has a number of new drama and documentary programmes for sale at Natpe. The drama line-up includes Seachange, a 26 x 60-minute series produced by Artist Services for
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Carlton buys ITC library for£90m
Carlton Communications has completed its long-anticipated acquisition of the Independent Television Corporation library of film and TV titles from Universal Studios for $150 million (£90.5 million).The library, formerly owned by PolyGram
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Kirch puts ceiling on investors
The Kirch Group is planning to limit the stakes potential investors or strategic partners will be able to take in its core TV business to around 10 per cent, writes Martin
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Comedy Central to roll out its format
US cable service Comedy Central, which commissioned hit animation South Park, is considering a plan to roll out its channel format around the globe in 1999, writes Claire Atkinson.Comedy Central's international
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Granada Media's TV movie, Murder in a Small Town, has become the third highest rating show ever on US cable network A&E. The drama, starring Gene Wilder, drew a 4.7 rating
Granada Media's TV movie, Murder in a Small Town, has become the third highest rating show ever on US cable network A&E. The drama, starring Gene Wilder, drew a 4.7 rating
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THE COMMENT PAGE - Can Byford become World champion?
John Birt's attitude to the World Service has always been odd to fathom. From the beginning of his reign until the corporate restructuring unveiled in June 1996, Birt's attitude to the
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COMMENT - Quality will bring back BBC 1's audience
Years and years ago, in a time when we all believed in fairies, there was a broadcaster called Jeremy Isaacs, said to be a giant of his time. The BBC, then
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Carry on Kelvin
From Norwegian weather reports to topless darts, Live TV made the industry blush. Now a new book reveals the goings-on at Britain's most notorious station.
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The race is on to shock the voyeur
When was the last time a television programme became a national obsession?Just as TV executives were lamenting the death of the gameshow, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? rises like a
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NATPE 1999 - Steaming in on the US
As producers and distributors head to New Orleans for Natpe, Tim Westcott looks at the opportunities the US cable market offers UK companies wanting to boost their international business.
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Export strength
The Government has given financial support to the UK presence at Natpe, and this year a minister will also attend.
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THE ECONOMY - PART TWO - How to weather the storm
Meg Carter concludes Broadcast's guide to surviving the economic downturn by examining how independents can protect their businesses against the chill winds of recession - from simple good housekeeping tips to seeking out alternative sources of revenue.
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NATPE 1999 - THE INTERVIEW - Uniting nations
Catherine Malatesta is the driving force behind Warner Bros' move into international co-production. So how is she making out in foreign lands?
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OFF THE RECORD - Bets on next DG hot up
As the whispers about who will succeed BBC DG John Birt develop into a steady murmur, Off The Record can reveal that a new contender has entered the fray. Out of
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OFF THE RECORD - Party like it's 1999
Auntie's spin doctors were out in force last week at Sir John Birt's New Year soiree at Broadcasting House.In fact, the packed bash attracted so many hungry mouths that Sir John's
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OFF THE RECORD - Ploughing the money back
Hats off to Paul Smith, big kahuna at Celador Productions, whose quiz show, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?, is storming the ratings. OTR was happy to hear that the ITV