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NewsCall to tie up Paralympic TV deals
The head of the International Paralympic Committee said that ensuring free television coverage of the 2012 Paralympics was “fundamental” to the process of selecting a UK broadcaster.
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NewsVertigo Films teams up with US firm for 3D company
Los Angeles-based producer and post-producer Paradise FX and London media company Vertigo Films have joined forces to create a new Europe-wide production company that will specialise in stereo 3D.
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NewsOfcom investigates BBC HD content copying
Ofcom has published a second consultation on BBC proposals to control how its HD content is copied.
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NewsLords committee calls for kids TV tax breaks
The campaign for tax credits for children’s programming has received a shot in the arm after a House of Lords select committee called for film tax credits to be extended to kids TV.
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NewsEVS to show new XT2 model at BVE
EVS will show off its new XT2+ video production server at next month’s Broadcast Video Expo (BVE).
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NewsBBC urged to sell off Worldwide
BBC Worldwide should be part-privatised to allow it to become a “major global brand”, a cross-party group of peers has said.
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NewsBDA picks up Red Bee account director
Former Red Bee Media account director Emma Profitt has joined creative agency Bruce Dunlop & Associates (BDA) in the role of head of account management.
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NewsPorter named STV head of production
Raw Cut Television exec Rebecca Porter has been named as STV’s new head of production.
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NewsX Factor put epileptics at risk
Laser lighting effects used in Westlife’s performance on this year’s The X Factor put epileptics at risk by flashing five times faster than permitted, Ofcom has ruled.
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NewsJeremy Kyle set for US
Jeremy Kyle is set to take on America, with ITV Studios announcing a new co-production deal with US distributors Debmar-Mercury.
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NewsiPlayer to get Wii relaunch
Nintendo Wii gamers will soon be able to enjoy problem-free use of the BBC iPlayer on their machines.
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NewsGMTV staff threatened by ITN merger
Moves to merge the GMTV and ITN newsrooms could see between 50 and 100 editorial staff lose their jobs, according to reports
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NewsDTG to lead on 3DTV standards drive
The Digital TV Group (DTG), the industry association for digital television in the UK, plans to lead the development of a UK standard for 3DTV products and services.
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NewsChannel 4 appoints David Abraham chief executive
Channel 4 has named UKTV’s David Abraham as its new chief executive.
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NewsTechnology users wanted
The publishers of Broadcast magazine are doing research to find out more about the TV industry’s attitude to new technology. And they need your help.
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NewsRDF to be bought by Zodiak
Zodiak Entertainment is in advanced talks to buy RDF Media Group - a deal which would create the third largest TV production company in the world.
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NewsITV rebukes NTA vote rig claims
ITV has rebuked allegations that the National Television Awards were rigged to help Coronation Street win the prize for best soap.
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NewsIndustry hails Abraham hiring as "inspiring"
David Abraham is an “inspiring” choice for the Channel 4 chief executive role whose commercial background should not be confused for a lack of editorial nous, industry figures have claimed - but does he have the PSB credentials?
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NewsAbraham set for £490,000 salary at C4
David Abraham will earn £490,000 a year as chief executive of Channel 4, £180,000 less than Andy Duncan’s salary at its peak.
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NewsHeggessey distances herself from C4 role
Talkback Thames boss Lorraine Heggessey moved to distance herself from the C4 chief executive role a day ahead of David Abraham’s appointment to the job, telling senior staff she was never part of the recruitment process.