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NewsCanvas hunts tech firms for 2011 launch
Project Canvas has invited technology firms to help launch IPTV devices in 2011.
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NewsHollyoaks set for Top Model crossover
Channel 4 has lined up a special edition of Hollyoaks featuring contestants from this year’s series of Living’s reality show Britain’s Next Top Model.
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NewsBSkyB in legal bid over Skype name
Internet phone company Skype is facing a legal challenge from BSkyB over its right to use the word “Sky” in its name, it has been revealed.
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NewsCast announced for Crimson Petal
Richard E Grant, Romola Garai and Gillian Anderson are to star in forthcoming BBC2 drama, The Crimson Petal & the White.
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NewsCNBC appoints Euro digital head
CNBC has hired the executive behind The Guardian’s iPhone and iPad apps to head up its European digital operations.
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NewsAscent 142 targets docs and LE with Clarke appointment
ITFC sales and marketing manager Liz Clarke has joined the sales group at Ascent142 as the company continues to go after different markets.
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NewsSky 1 music show to benefit from Forbidden innovation
Princess Productions is making use of Watch Folder, a new innovation within Forbidden Technologies’ FORcene cloud-based editing platform, for production of Must Be The Music which starts this week.
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NewsIridas adds stereo 3D worflow for Alexa
Iridas has developed a native stereoscopic 3D workflow for films and TV programmes being shot using the Arri Alexa digital film camera.
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NewsBBC to rethink pension plans
The BBC is to rethink its planned overhaul of its pension scheme in the face of a backlash from staff.
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NewsPanalux takes a slice of The Pie Factory
International lighting firm Panalux has opened an office within The Pie Factory at MediaCityUK in Salford.
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NewsSherlock creators in final talks on series two
The BBC will confirm details of a second series of Sherlock this week, following strong ratings for the drama’s first run.
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NewsOfcom examines local media ownership rules
Ofcom has been asked to consider the effects of further relaxation of regional media ownership rules, it announced.
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NewsEndemol acquires Authentic Entertainment
Endemol, the super-indie behind Big Brother, has snapped up US unscripted indie Authentic Entertainment.
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NewsBBC 5Live overhauls Sunday nights
BBC Radio 5 Live is rolling out an overhaul of its Sunday evening schedule which includes former Watchdog presenter Adrian Goldberg and Working Lunch’s Declan Curry.
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NewsBig Brother special for 8 out of 10 Cats
Channel 4 is lining up a Big Brother-themed edition of 8 out of 10 Cats to kick off the tenth series of the panel show.
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NewsComedy writing winner revealed
Newcomer Simon Stratton has won the 2010 John Brabourne ‘Big 5’ Comedy Award with his screenplay Get Miles.
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NewsMore4 drama analyses the Milibands
A new drama-documentary will examine the rivalry between Labour leader hopefuls and brothers David and Ed Miliband.
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NewsJohnny Marr writes the theme tune
Former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr has written the theme tune for a TV sitcom for Channel 4.
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NewsStrictly dances to SE Asia
Indonesia has become the latest country to pick up the format of Strictly Come Dancing.
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NewsAll3Media to complete Optomen deal this week
All3Media could complete a £40m takeover of Optomen Television this week as the companies enter advanced negotiations.