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NewsITV pushes into DVD comedy
ITV DVD is pushing into the live comedy genre and has signed an exclusive three-year deal with comedian Phil Nichol.
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NewsKirstie Alley signs up for US Vicar of Dibley
Former Cheersactress Kirstie Alley has signed up to take on the Dawn French lead role in the upcoming US version of The Vicar of Dibley.
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NewsIWC searches for freelancers
There are 196 jobs available on www.broadcastfreelancer.comtoday including researcher, director and assistant producer roles with IWC Media in Glasgow. Click hereto find out more.
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NewsNew work experience guidelines unveiled
New guidelines were published yesterday to promote fair treatment of work experience people in the TV industry. Recommendations include hours being limited to 40 a week. Non-subscribers go here.
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NewsIMG acquires German mobile company
Sports and media giant IMG has acquired German mobile TV company Nunet.
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NewsComment - second thoughts
With more opportunities to view repeats via new services like BT Vision and the BBC's proposed iPlayer, Dominic Schreiber ponders what impact this will have on the UK's secondary market.
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NewsFremantle confirms Canadian debut for Project Runway
Canadian cable network Slice has set a launch date for FremantleMedia's locally-produced version of US reality hit Project Runway.
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NewsMercury Media takes PBS to new heights
Factual distributor Mercury Media International has struck a deal with US public broadcaster PBS to distribute its content to airlines around the world.
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NewsUS co-pro deal for BBC's Timewatch
New US cable channel Smithsonian Networks has struck a co-production deal with the BBC for its flagship history series Timewatch.
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NewsSky rebrands Artsworld
BSkyB is to re-brand its arts channels Artsworld and Artsworld HD as Sky Arts and Sky Arts HD respectively from 1 March.
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NewsTVF strikes online deals down under
Factual distributor TVF International has licensed a raft of titles to Australian broadband TV operators Reeltime.tv and Bigpond Movies as it expands its business in the new media space.
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NewsRTL given Eu2bn acquisitions pot
RTL, owner of Five, has ruled out making a bid for ITV despite being handed a Eu2bn acquisitions budget by its parent company Bertelsmann.
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NewsDimbleby drops out of BBC chairman running
Question Time presenter David Dimbleby is not applying for the role of BBC chairman. The Department of Culture, Media and Sport said that it has received 23 applicants.
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NewsChrysalis revenues up
Heart 106.2 owner Chrysalis has reported that revenues in January are up by 5% compared with last year.
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NewsZucker to take reins at NBC Universal
Long-time heir apparent Jeff Zucker will this week be officially named as the new chief executive of NBC Universal, the fifth largest media group in the world, replacing Bob Wright.
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NewsC4 faces legal action over withheld CBB tapes
Channel 4 bosses are facing court action after refusing Hertfordshire police access to un-transmitted footage of Celebrity Big Brother.
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NewsBT Vision poaches MTV managing director
BT Vision, the television arm of BT, has poached MTV's managing director of UK and Ireland, Michael Barry, to become its director of programming.
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NewsSuccess and failure for BBC1
England's Six Nations win over Scotland attracted an impressive audience of 5.5 million (37.5%) on Saturday afternoon but new early evening talent show When Will I Be Famous?interested just 3.8 million (18.6%) at 6pm.
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NewsAlchemy expands London and LA teams
Producer and distributor Alchemy TV has made senior appointments on both sides of the Atlantic as it prepares for the launch of a reality division and expansion of its drama business.
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NewsBuena Vista adds Barwick to distribution arm
Buena Vista International Television (BVITV) has added to its London-based international distribution arm, with the promotion of Simon Barwick as senior sales manager for UK and Ireland.