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NewsAlaska hires development chief
Alaska, the indie behind ITV’s James Nesbitt in New Zealand, has hired former Tiger Aspect development chief Jonny Goodman as its first head of development.
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NewsMelvyn Bragg & Mark Gatiss head to BBC2
A Melvyn Bragg-fronted doc about radical political thinkers and a Mark Gatiss reimagining of M.R James’ The Tractate Middoth, are among a raft of new arts shows ordered by BBC2.
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NewsDRG sale set to complete
Broadcaster Modern Times Group is set to complete its acquisition of British distributor DRG this week, as the company begins talks with staff.
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NewsDaniela Neumann to leave Viasat
Daniela Neumann, Viasat vice president of content and development, is to leave the pan-regional European broadcaster later this year.
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NewsC4 lines up Essex car dealers
Channel 4 is returning to Essex to delve into the world car dealers in a three part series being broadcast later this year.
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NewsJCA restores Prime Suspect catalogue
JCA has restored all seven series of Prime Suspect for ITV Studios Global Entertainment.
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NewsEntries open for RTS Young Technologist Award
Entries are now open for the RTS Young Technologist Award 2013.
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NewsBBC boosts live tennis coverage for Wimbledon
The BBC has increased its live coverage of this year’s Wimbledon tennis tournament, with 10 live streams to be made available to PC, tablet, mobile and connected-TV viewers.
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NewsRavensbourne students launch Freeview channel
Students at Ravensbourne have launched their own digital terrestrial channel as part of their annual graduate showcase.
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NewsCinelabs seals deal for Bucks Media Services
Film laboratory service Cinelabs International has completed the acquisition of London-based Bucks Media Services (BMS).
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NewsITV introduces Apple subs fee
ITV has begun charging consumers a monthly subscription fee to stream ITV3 and ITV4 after updating its ITV Player iOS app.
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NewsJonathan Wall completes Radio 5 Live team
BBC Radio 5 live has hired Bauer Media executive Richard Maddock to lead commissioning as new controller Jonathan Wall completes his senior management team.
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NewsFormer Shine exec Per Blankens to EP American Idol
Former Shine exec Per Blankens will be charged with revamping American Idol after being named executive producer of the FremantleMedia-produced format.
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NewsThe Fall producer defends series climax
The Fall’s controversial open-ended climax was designed to “change the nature” of how TV tells crime stories, according to its producer.
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NewsTwofour closes international deals
Myleene Klass and Tamara Ecclestone are set to travel the world after Twofour Rights closed a number of international programme sales.
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NewsGabby Logan to host BBC1 Olympics series
Gabby Logan is to front a BBC1 magazine show examining the legacy of the London 2012 Olympics as part of the corporation’s plans to increase sports participation across the country.
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NewsGino D'Acampo gets primetime ITV series
This Morning chef Gino D’Acampo is moving into primetime with a series that will see him travelling across Southern Italy.
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NewsBBC America renews Dominic Monaghan wildlife series
US cable network BBC America has ordered a second season of Channel 5 wildlife acquisition Wild Things with Dominic Monaghan.
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NewsMoshi Monsters heading to television
Moshi Monsters is finally coming to TV after Mind Candy unveiled plans to produce an animated series based on the popular kids brand.
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NewsTrue North partners with Flix for MediaCityUK facility
Leeds-based indie True North has joined forces with Manchester post facility Flix to open a new production hub at MediaCityUK in Salford.