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NewsScreenings disappoint on drama as comedy shines
UK buyers returning from the LA Screenings have expressed disappointment with this year’s crop of new drama, but are preparing bids for the studios’ strong slates of comedy.
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NewsBectu calls on BBC to roll out freelance rate card
Bectu is seeking to introduce a rate card for freelancers working on BBC drama series and serials to ensure standard terms are agreed.
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NewsC4 Munchausen doc sparks Ofcom complaints
A doctor who featured in a recent Channel 4 documentary about Munchausen’s syndrome by proxy has complained to Ofcom, and a group of professional child carers is also preparing to submit a complaint.
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NewsAlan Partridge set for BBC return
Alan Partridge could be returning to the BBC, with the corporation in talks to acquire a TV reworking of online comedy Mid Morning Matters.
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NewsITV1 explores the lives of mothers behind bars
ITV1 has acquired a hard-hitting doc about female inmates who give birth while serving time and keep their babies in prison.
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NewsITVS investigates family impact of murders for ITV1
ITV Studios is to expose the stories behind high-profile UK murder cases in a documentary series for ITV1.
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NewsCartoon Network orders Ben 10 gameshow
Turner Broadcasting’s Cartoon Network has ordered 120 episodes of a Ben 10-themed gameshow to air in 12 territories across EMEA.
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NewsPinewood report calls on coalition to back clusters
The government should be doing more to support TV and film by encouraging the creative industries to group together in clusters, according to a report by The Work Foundation.
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NewsOffice of Fair Trading to investigate Pinewood deal
Peel’s proposed takeover of facilities group Pinewood Shepperton is being investigated by the Office of Fair Trading.
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NewsThe Greenhouse grows
Libra Television, Peachy Productions, Armstrong Legal and Kelly’s Eye Animation are the latest tenants to move into The Greenhouse at MediaCityUK (pictured).
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NewsSequence Post launches new division
Sequence Post has launched a new division, Sequence Creative.
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NewsDe Vynck joins EVS
EVS has appointed Xavier De Vynck as vice-president of new market development.
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NewsPolecam triples space
Polecam is moving 100 metres to larger headquarters on the same industrial estate in Kempston, Bedfordshire.
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NewsProkit makes Wise deal
Prokit has signed a deal to be the exclusive UK distributor for Wise, the Taiwanese manufacturer of S2 Express Cards.
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Snell links up with Linear
Snell is partnering with TV audio control firm Linear Acoustic for its modular products.
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NewsFoundry updates texture tool with Disney technology
The Foundry has released its first product to feature paint and texture technology developed by Walt Disney Animation Studios.
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NewsUKTV places orders for three series for Home
UKTV property channel Home has commissioned 30 hours of programming, including two new series to premiere later this year.
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Indie training campaign takes to the road
An initiative designed to tackle the training gap at indie producers is taking to the road this summer, aiming to have at least 50 companies signed up by the end of the year.
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Parthenon sells into Middle East
Parthenon Entertainment has sold 50 hours of programming to broadcasters in the Middle East.
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NewsC4 boss defends Drugs Live
Channel 4 chief executive David Abraham has defended a forthcoming programme in which people will be seen to take Class A drugs live on air.