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C5 International joins Distributors' Association
Channel 5 International has become a member of The British Television Distributors' Association (BTDA), the industry body which promotes and protects TV exports and the interests of UK-based distributors. C5 International
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Brighter pictures wins 'Believe It or Not' commission
Indie Brighter Pictures has been commissioned to produce the European output of 26 x 50-minute Columbia Tri-Star series Ripley's Believe It or Not. Leo Carlyon will direct the output for Brighter
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NewsShaps moves swiftly to recommission hits
ITV director of television Simon Shaps has demonstrated his confidence in his current slate by recommissioning three big new shows.
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Inside outsider
Colin Robertson argues that new LWT head Lindsay Charlton faces an uncertain future now the DTI has allowed Granada to pounce on its rivals.
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In the middle with who
Why was Meridian and not Anglia or Central chosen as the franchise that must be sold if the Carlton/ United merger goes ahead? And where does the decision leave its 500 staff? Colin Robertson reports.
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Opinion - Byers has made canny ITV ruling
Between them, the Competition Commission and Stephen Byers took a long time to come to an obvious conclusion about ITV's future.Yes, Carlton and United can merge but only if they don't
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Company Spotlight - Southern comfort?
When the market for Aussie drama dried up, Southern Star started an aggressive UK acquisition plan to revive its fortunes. Now it is rumoured to be for sale, with Carlton in the frame as a buyer. Andy Fry considers the outfit's potential.
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Keeping it all in the family
Mixing professional relationships with personal ones can be tricky but Paul Rincon set out to identify those in the industry who have managed to keep it in the family - and who don't experience, or even thrive on, friction.
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Channel 5 office sex documentary to follow on from car sex
Uden Associates has been commissioned by Channel 5 controller of news, current affairs and documentaries Chris Shaw to make a 1 x 50-minute documentary Office Sex, as a follow-up
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Ricky Gervais signs up for C4 chat show and BBC2 comedy documentary
11 O'Clock Show regular Ricky Gervais is to present his own chat show on Channel 4 from September, writes Ashley Davies.The 6 x 30-minute Meet Ricky Gervais is being made
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United looks beyond Carlton merger
Granada, RTL likely to be among potential partners United is talking to, after merger with Carlton scrapped
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ITV companies look beyond abandoned merger
Sale of United's ITV franchises to Granada and Carlton seen as most likely scenario, RTL could take full control of Channel 5
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Murphy becomes new Carlton chief
Carlton opts for former freight distribution boss to lead broadcaster into battle over new-look ITV
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Cintel goes into receivership
Telecine manufacturer in salvage talks with KPMG as parent company's£25 million debt results in receivership
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Kingston Communications sees Q1 profits fall
Turnover grows to£53.2 million but profits hit by expansion of Torch network
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Leading radio groups link up for digital
Capital, Chrysalis, Jazz FM and Guardian Media form joint consortium to bid for digital licences
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NewsAll3Media moves into Germany
Super-indie All3Media is making its first move towards becoming a major international company by acquiring one of Germany's biggest indies.
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Acquisition-related costs continue to hit Avid
Company reports second quarter loss of $18.1 million
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SGI and Intergraph in surprise alliance
Strategic relationship aims to bolster ailing hardware manufacturers