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NewsDCD Rize explores wedding traditions for BBC2 series
DCD’s Rize USA will investigate how couples from different cultures and religions plan weddings for a BBC2 series.
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NewsC5 orders Extraordinary spin-offs
Channel 5 has ordered two spin-off series from its Extraordinary People strand and remains on the hunt for factual shows for its 10pm slot.
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NewsBBCW eyes VoD push after Netflix buys Call the Midwife
BBC Worldwide has sold period drama hit Call The Midwife to US video-on-demand service Netflix and has identified major opportunities in the global digital market.
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NewsCineflix hires Hedges to drive acquisitions
Cineflix Rights has hired Shine International exec Noel Hedges to spearhead the company’s content acquisition plans.
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NewsAnnie Mac and Grandmaster Flash to do C4 all nighter
Annie Mac and Grandmaster Flash have been lined up to play during a six-hour all nighter on Channel 4 from 12am to 6am on 24 August.
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NewsMullaney takes The Mews out of administration
The Mews managing director Gareth Mullaney has bought the company out of pre-pack administration.
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NewsFremantleMedia partners with Random House
FremantleMedia has signed a first look deal with publisher Random House to develop scripted television projects.
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NewsSony launches PMW-200
Sony has unveiled the PMW-200, a new addition to its XDCAM line-up of devices.
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NewsFresh Meat exec to lead Objective in drama push
Fresh Meat executive producer Judy Counihan has been appointed to the newly created role of head of drama and film at Objective Productions.
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NewsLine of Duty locks in second series
BBC2 has wasted no time in recommissioning Line of Duty after the police corruption drama bowed out with more than 3.3m viewers last night.
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NewsTwofour poaches Shine exec for comedy role
Twofour has poached its new head of comedy entertainment from Shine TV.
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NewsDownton indie to produce Dracula drama for Sky and NBC
Downton Abbey indie Carnival Films is to produce a new version of classic vampire story Dracula for Sky Living and US network NBC.
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NewsBaxter leaves Sony Pictures Television
Sony Pictures Television’s long-time head of European distribution Stuart Baxter is leaving the company after nine years.
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NewsBBCW partners with See-Saw Films
BBC Worldwide has signed a first look deal with the fledgling television arm of The King’s Speech and Shame co-producer See-Saw Films.
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NewsBT Vision boost subscribers ahead of YouView launch
BT has added a further 21,000 customers to its BT Vision TV service in the quarter as it prepares to roll-out its YouView boxes this autumn.
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NewsEntertainment One revenues up 16%
Peppa Pig distributor Entertainment One has seen revenue grow by 16% from 1 April until this month.
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NewsNetflix moots HBO partnership
Netflix chief executive Reed Hastings has hinted at a partnership with HBO, according to Reuters.
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NewsBBC S&PP supports live Eastenders episode
BBC Studios and Post Production (BBC S&PP) provided full technical services and crew for the live segment in Monday’s episode of Eastenders.
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NewsUS talk show Dr Oz heads to UK
Discovery Networks UK has acquired a US talk show hosted by author and cardiac surgeon Dr Mehmet Oz.
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NewsBlackmagic seals deal for Cintel
Blackmagic Design has acquired Cintel International’s portfolio of products.