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NewsEndemol partners with Ensemble
Endemol is to move into event drama and mini-series with the acquisition of a minority stake in Ensemble Entertainment.
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NewsNew bbc.com exec to drive int'l
BBC Worldwide has appointed Chris Davies as commercial director of bbc.com, to lead the development of the international edition of the site.
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NewsNew Sherlock sold worldwide
The BBC’s modern take on the classic Sherlock Holmes stories has been picked up for broadcast in a further 12 territories around the world.
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NewsMore TV viewers surf while watching
Increasing numbers of people use social networking websites and instant messaging to discuss “big event” television programmes while they are on air, such as X Factor and big sports competitions.
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NewsIron Chef UK sold worldwide
Cooking series Iron Chef UK is to be seen by viewers in India, New Zealand and Benelux – despite being cancelled halfway through its Channel 4 run.
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NewsSumners plumps for MatrixStore
Manchester’s Sumners has bought a MatrixStore pre-production archive and data management system as it looks to find new ways to cope with the storage demands created by tapeless acquisition technology.
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NewsJeremy Hunt outlines local TV plans
UK broadcasters will be able to win a higher slot on the EPG if they engage with the government’s local TV agenda.
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NewsBBC to include 3D in Super Hi-Vision tests
BBC R&D is to carry out stereo 3D tests as part of the live Super Hi-Vision (SHV) transmission trials it is conducting with NHK this week.
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NewsVirgin Media beats Sky to 3D launch
Virgin Media has launched a 3D on-demand film service, days ahead of Sky’s own 3D plans.
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NewsAll3Media boss slams Google
Steve Morrison, chief executive of super-indie All3Media, has hit out at Google for failing to share search revenue with content owners.
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NewsCan secures 3D deal with HBS
Can Communicate has signed a four-year strategic deal that will see it co-produce and manage both live and as-live stereo 3D content for Switzerland’s Host Broadcast Services (HBS).
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NewsDK adds EBU Loudness compliance
DK-Technologies has adapted its PTO700 audio and video meters and waveform monitors so that they comply with both the ITU’s and the EBU’s loudness specifications.
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NewsBBC pulls Ashcroft Panorama programme
The BBC pulled an edition of its Panorama programme about the financial affairs of controversial Tory backer Lord Ashcroft just hours before it was broadcast.
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NewsFormer Red Bee staff launch branding firm
Three former colleagues from Red Bee Media have joined forces to open a new branding agency called The Council.
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NewsITV sells Screenvision stake
ITV has offloaded its 50% stake in cinema advertising business Screenvision in an $80m (£50m) deal with US private equity fund Shamrock Capital.
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NewsAP uses VISLINK to speed breaking news
The Associated Press (AP) has completed a technology trial that saw VISLINK’s microwave and Advanced Gateway used to connect field reporters to its ENPS news system.
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NewsiPlayer gender split levels off
New figures from the BBC have revealed that more women are using iPlayer than ever before and has identified the day on which the catch-up service is most used.
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NewsRumoured demise of Night Garden premature
BBC chiefs have confirmed that a new series of popular children’s TV show In The Night Garden will be made, ending reports that it was coming to an end.
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NewsAvid recruits three to EMEA sales team
Avid has added three new people to its EMEA sales team as the company looks to embark on its ‘next stage of growth.’
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NewsBBC names regional comedy exec
Kristian Smith has been appointed executive editor of out-of-London comedy commissioning for the BBC.