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NewsDiscovery cuts costs to focus on digital growth
Discovery Communications is hoping that a major cost-cutting drive will save it up to £83m over the next 18 months as it refocuses on growing its digital services.
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NewsThe story behind Eurotrash’s return
Rabbit show-jumping, naked Germans and singing dogs could be returning to Channel 4 after the broadcaster resurrected late-night magazine show Eurotrash as part of its Brexit referendum coverage.
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NewsC4 tech chief: digital distribution too complex
A lack of standardisation has made delivering content to online audiences a frustrating experience that is “hard work” and “expensive”, according to Channel 4 chief technology officer Orpheus Warr.
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NewsVice boss to deliver MacTaggart lecture
Vice co-founder and chief executive Shane Smith is to deliver the James MacTaggart Memorial Lecture at this year’s Edinburgh International Television Festival.
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NewsTake 2 lighting arm fetches £420k
Take 2 Film Holdings’ (Take 2) lighting business has been sold by administrator KPMG to On Set Lighting for £420,000.
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NewsBroadcast Digital Awards 2016: shortlist part 2
The second shortlist of nominations for the Broadcast Digital Awards 2016 has been unveiled – including Channel of The Year, Best Entertainment Programme, Best Popular Factual Programme and Best Original Web Channel.
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NewsBBC3’s short-form operation heads to Birmingham
BBC3’s short-form operation is to move to Birmingham as part of a package of measures that will boost the corporation’s investment in the city to £135m.
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NewsBBC News commits £8m to partner with local rivals
The BBC is to spend around £8m on a raft of local news initiatives, including funding 150 journalists around the country who will be employed by qualifying commercial organisations.
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NewsC4: hands off BBC scheduling
Channel 4 chief creative officer Jay Hunt has argued that there is no need for the government to interfere in the BBC’s scheduling decisions.
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NewsMPs warn Whittingdale to defend BBC independence
MPs have told culture secretary John Whittingdale that he faces ‘the fight of his life’ if tomorrow’s white paper does not defend the editorial independence of the BBC.
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NewsBT TV plots Sky 1 rival
BT is eyeing the launch of a standalone general entertainment channel – a move which would provide the pay-TV business with a Sky 1 rival.
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NewsDisney plans closer collaboration at ABC
Disney chief executive Bob Iger has urged his ABC network and production division to work more closely together as the Hollywood studios’ drive for vertical integration gathers pace.
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NewsCBBC Anim8 finalists unveiled
CBBC has shortlisted three projects for development as part of the kids channel’s first animation pilot scheme, Anim8.
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NewsSpotlight on craft and facilities at Media Production Show
The Media Production Show will draw together a host of craft-focussed companies, with exhibitors from the worlds of special effects, post production, studios and aerial photography set to reveal new products and services at the show.
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NewsClarkson & Co name Amazon series
Amazon’s new motoring format, featuring Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, is to be called The Grand Tour.
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NewsC4 supersizes Secret Life of 4, 5 and 6 Year Olds
Channel 4 is bringing back The Secret Life of 4, 5 and 6 Year Olds with a new focus on sibling relationships.
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NewsNewzoids returns to ITV
ITV has recommissioned Citrus Television and Factory Media’s bold, satirical puppet show Newzoids.
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NewsMedia Production Show camera and lens line-up revealed
The range of cameras, lenses and lighting gear that will be on display at the Media Production Show has been revealed, with attendees of the exhibition able to get hands-on with kit from the likes of Blackmagic Design, Panasonic, Red and Canon.
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NewsShoot Blue moves to Acton
Kit hire firm Shoot Blue has moved to Acton, West London after the building that housed its Finchley HQ was sold to a residential property developer.
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NewsThe Foundry releases free version of Mari software
The Foundry is to launch a free version of its texture painting software Mari.