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NewsWithnail star slams "boring" drama
Actor Paul McGann has launched a blistering attack on the UK drama industry, claiming it no longer deals with a broad range of subject matter or has “the bravery to tackle things that might be riskier”.
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NewsFME launches kids division
MIPCOM: FremantleMedia Enterprises has launched a new children’s and family entertainment division, and aims to strike partnerships with five or six kids suppliers before MipTV 2010.
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NewsNew Wallace & Gromit heading down under
MIPCOM: Aardman Animations has pre-sold its live action Wallace & Gromit science show it to ABC Australia.
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Simpsons enlisted in obesity battle
In a drive to reduce obesity, episodes of US cartoon The Simpsons will be sponsored by the Department of Health.
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NewsEngland qualifier exclusively online
The England international against Ukraine will be streamed live and exclusive over the internet on a pay-per-view basis, says media group Perform.
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NewsCameron calls for independent debates
Televised general-election debates between political party leaders should be organised by a senior independent figure to keep them fair, says David Cameron.
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NewsSky plans £1.5m rebrand
BSkyB is to carry out a £1.5m rebrand in an effort to position itself as a warmer and more customer-friendly brand.
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NewsAngelina Ballerina dances around the world
MIPCOM: Children’s indie and rights owner Hit Entertainment has signed distribution deals with 14 international broadcasters for Angelina Ballerina - The Next Steps.
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ITV Studios launches in Spain
MIPCOM: ITV Studios has opened a new production centre in Madrid and has hired a managing director to run it – with a two pilots already commissioned.
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BBCW to teach Italians how to cook
MIPCOM: BBC2 gastronomic format Recipe for Success is to be remade for audiences in Italy.
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Cineflix launches branded content unit
MIPCOM: Producer/distributor Cineflix is to launch a new division dedicated to branded content, integrating products into its TV series.
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NewsBBCW sells 200 hours of shows to NZ
MIPCOM: BBC Worldwide has sold a range of drama, factual and entertainment shows into New Zealand that include programmes featuring Louis Theroux and Michael McIntyre.
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NewsBBCW takes Piers and Perrin worldwide
MIPCOM: BBC Worldwide Channels has picked up travelogue series Piers Morgan on… and comedy revival Reggie Perrin for broadcast around the world.
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SPT ups distribution duo
MIPCOM: Sony Pictures Television (SPT) has promoted two of its London-based distribution executives.
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NewsDRG goes Renegade
MIPCOM: Digital Rights Group has acquired the international distribution rights to a batch of new factual series as part of its first look deal with Renegade Pictures.
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NewsWaybuloo headed to the Middle East
MIPCOM: Al Jazeera has become the latest broadcaster to pick up CBeebies series Waybuloo.
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NewsSony devises single lens 3D camera system
Sony has developed a camera system for shooting stereoscopic 3D content that requires just a single lens to capture the left and right eyes.
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NewsChannel fined £80,000 over Comedy Awards phone-in scandal
Channel TV has been fined £80,000 by Ofcom for its part in the phone-in scandal that saw Ant and Dec wrongly given a 2005 British Comedy Awards.
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NewsChannel TV calls for police action on awards scandal
Channel TV has called for a criminal investigation into the British Comedy Awards phone-in scandal, after members of the TV production team “deliberately” changed the 2005 People’s Choice Awards from Catherine Tate to Ant and Dec.
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NewsBBC staff vote on Salford move
The BBC is to begin recruitment for around 800 jobs at BBC North after almost half of London-based rank-and-file staff agreed to the move to Manchester.