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NewsC4 hunting for comedy shorts for online push
Channel 4 is extending its new talent strand Comedy Lab online, with plans to commission 24 short-form films.
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NewsITV mulls bid to buy out ITN shareholders
ITV is weighing up an ambitious takeover of ITN as part of the broadcaster’s ongoing review into its news output.
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NewsLyons: impact of new BBC licence fee still unknown
The full impact of the BBC’s licence fee settlement is still unknown and the corporation faces “tough choices”, according to outgoing Trust chairman Sir Michael Lyons.
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NewsRIG raises concerns over BBC radio indie budgets
Radio indies have raised concerns that the BBC’s decision to commission more shows from external suppliers will not be the financial shot in the arm they hoped for.
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NewsC4 to launch detailed VoD ratings system
Channel 4 has developed a ratings system that incorporates VoD views and brings some of the detail of the Barb linear system to the on-demand space.
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NewsGlasgow editor for Question Time
BBC bosses have appointed a Glasgow-based executive to be the new editor of BBC1’s Question Time, ahead of the programme’s move to the city.
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NewsFouracre sets up new indie
Former At It Productions managing director Chris Fouracre and development specialist Ian Lamarra have joined forces to launch new indie Alaska.
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NewsBroadcasters to get tough on PP terms
Broadcasters are beginning to establish terms on product placement, with Channel 5 emerging as the most aggressive, seeking 85% of new revenues generated.
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NewsGreen wins chance to make more Foyle’s War
Foyle’s War could return to UK screens after Greenlit founder Jill Green acquired the development rights for the back catalogue of the now defunct indie.
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NewsBroadcasters to offer placements to C4’s disabled talent
A raft of broadcasters and producers have agreed to offer placements to the disabled sports presenters uncovered by Channel 4 as part of its 2012 Paralympics coverage.
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NewsPassion wins Sundance deal
Passion Distribution has signed an exclusive three-year deal with the Sundance Channel - part of a growth strategy that has resulted in record turnover for the business.
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NewsNBCU’s Smith plans digital operation
NBC Universal (NBCU) International president Peter Smith is understood to be planning to launch a digital production company following his impending exit from the studio.
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NewsBristol City Council unveils plans for Salford-style media hub
Bristol City Council is hoping to attract factual film-makers and animation companies as part of its ambitious plans to create a Salford-style media hub.
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NewsMaverick close to ITV1 commission to boost health slate
ITV1 is lining up a Maverick Television series that will examine children and teenagers suffering from behavioural, emotional and mental health issues.
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NewsC4 refreshes Sex Education and Gok Wan brands
Channel 4’s features department has ordered three series that put a fresh spin on two of its major brands: Gok Wan and The Sex Education Show.
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NewsSohonet links Glassworks' London and Amsterdam sites
Sohonet has installed a 1GB fibre connection at digital animation and VFX firm Glassworks.
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NewsPrimate Planet Productions installs Avid
Primate Planet Productions’ facility at Monkey World in Dorset has installed an Avid Unity MediaNetwork system.
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NewsArgosy set for MediaCityUK
HD broadcast cables and studio infrastructure product supplier Argosy has opened a Manchester branch office.
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NewsBTV adds Mistika system
BTV Post has purchased a second Mistika post-production system, expanding its 2D and stereo-3D capabilities.
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NewsClear Cut recruits Austin to improve efficiency
Clear Cut Pictures has hired BBC Studios and Post Production’s Paul Austin as managing director.