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NewsPanavision partners with Red and Light Iron for 8K DXL
Panavision has teamed up with Red and Light Iron to launch a new 8K camera.
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NewsOctober Films makes senior hires
October Films has made a number of executive hires including the appointment of Channel 5 producer David Arrowsmith and Discovery’s Josh Wilkins.
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NewsBaby Cow gets Zapped! for Dave
Dave is continuing to push into scripted comedy with a three-part fantasy sitcom starring The Inbetweeners’ James Buckley.
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NewsThe Windsors to return to C4
Channel 4 has ordered a second run of satirical royal comedy The Windsors ahead of tonight’s concluding episode.
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NewsBizarre ER finds third home with E4
Maverick’s medical format Bizarre ER has found its third home in the UK after E4 ordered a new series of the show that has previously aired on BBC3 and TLC.
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NewsBBC Studios hires entertainment chief
BBC Studios has appointed controller of rights, business and legal affairs Roger Leatham as its entertainment and events chief.
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NewsNetflix model questioned by Discovery
Discovery’s top brass has raised questions about the global expansion of Netflix – claiming more localised services are more likely to succeed long-term.
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NewsBBC defends BAME hiring policy
The BBC has aggressively defended its decision to offer script editing positions to BAME candidates after tabloid claims that this policy was “anti-white”.
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NewsSony reshuffles senior US management
Sony Pictures Television has reorganised its senior management in the US following the departure of chairman Steve Mosko.
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NewsIn brief: Doc/Fest; CNN
Doc/Fest has appointed its first honorary president and CNN has unveiled its Brexit coverage plans
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NewsZaslav: C4 remit barrier to Discovery bid
Discovery Communications chief executive David Zaslav has acknowledged he would run the rule over Channel 4 and ITV - but indicated that there are barriers to both deals.
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NewsDiscovery on verge of Wimbledon deal
Wimbledon is set to be made available on pay-TV for the first time after Discovery struck a deal in principle for the major tennis tournament.
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NewsBetty scales Everest for Discovery
The multinational search teams responsible for saving adventurers who attempt to climb Everest will be put under the spotlight in a Discovery series produced by Betty.
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NewsChannel 4 inks Barcroft deal
Channel 4 has taken another step towards future-proofing its business after investing in multimedia content company Barcroft Holdings.
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NewsKen Loach takes aim at C4
Ken Loach has accused Channel 4 of profiting from exploitative “circus freak” programming in a stinging attack on the quality of the broadcaster’s public service output.
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NewsPact wants stability over terms of trade
Pact chief executive John McVay has called for a moratorium on terms of trade (ToT) reviews after batting away a fifth challenge in a decade to the commercial laws.
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NewsSir David Attenborough joins Doc/Fest line-up
Sir David Attenborough has joined the Sheffield Doc/Fest line-up to discuss his long career and explore the future of TV and media.
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NewsIn brief: Remedy hire; Sony TV boss leaving; Daniel Craig
Argonon-owned Remedy has hired former NBC Universal producer Matt Tiffin, while Sony Pictures TV chairman Steve Mosko is set to step down and Daniel Craig is to front a 20-part series for Showtime.
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NewsTraining boost for high-end drama
Creative Skillset has relaunched a fund offering £20,000 to help anyone working on a high-end drama production train for their next role.
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NewsFlying TV seeks to future proof its clients' content
Flying TV has invested in a new GSS C516 stabilised filming system as well as a Red Weapon and Canon C300 MKII camera (pictured) in response to increased demand for high resolution footage.