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C4 hires 10 indies to work in Comedy Lab
Ten independent production companies have picked up commissions to make shows for the second series of Channel 4's new talent 'nursery slope', Comedy Lab, writes Tim Dams.
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ITV2 acquires Hot Sands
ITV2 director of programmes Brian Barwick has acquired the rights to Hot Sands: Beach Volleyball from Prisma Sports & Media, writes Jason Deans. The 12 x 30 and 1 x 60-minute
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UK Horizons in bid to recreate Eden to mark millennium
BBC/Flextech joint-venture channel UK Horizons has unveiled details of one of its biggest commissions to date, writes Alice Macandrew.
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Arena Digital has created the graphic sequences for newly released documentary Is God A Number, which uses mathematics to find explanations for the natural world and the workings of the human
Arena Digital has created the graphic sequences for newly released documentary Is God A Number, which uses mathematics to find explanations for the natural world and the workings of the human
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NewsHell's Kitchen turns up the heat
ITV1 cookery show Hell's Kitchendid much better in the ratings last night, adding an extra 700,000 viewers to get an average audience of 4.1m (19%). [ALL]
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AMG FX has created a new animated character for tape manufacturer Henkel's latest TV commercial. Produced by Onward Films and directed by Pat Egerton, the commercial features a combination of live
AMG FX has created a new animated character for tape manufacturer Henkel's latest TV commercial. Produced by Onward Films and directed by Pat Egerton, the commercial features a combination of live
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Burrell Durrant Hifle was commissioned by BBC Bristol series editor Peter Symes to create the title sequence for documentary series Picture This. Designed and directed by Rob Hifle, the titles feature
Burrell Durrant Hifle was commissioned by BBC Bristol series editor Peter Symes to create the title sequence for documentary series Picture This. Designed and directed by Rob Hifle, the titles feature
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Knapp in plea for programme ideas
NTL chief executive and president Barclay Knapp has issued a plea to programme-makers to approach the cable outfit with new content ideas for the digital future.Delivering the Royal Television Society (RTS)
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On Digital poaches Ward from BSkyB
On Digital executive director broadcasting Ashley Faull has poached BSkyB's millennium project manager to head the digital terrestrial outfit's programme planning and publicity activities, writes Alice Macandrew.
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Choice lines up Sisters for summer
BBC Choice has lined up a new 30-minute drama from BBC drama to run alongside its replay of BBC 1's costume drama, Aristocrats, in August, writes Alice Macandrew.
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Trinity buys DMGT out of Channel One Liverpool
The Liverpool Daily Post & Echo has taken sole ownership of Channel One Liverpool by buying out its joint-venture partner, Daily Mail & General Trust (DMGT) subsidiary Harmsworth Media, writes Alice Macandrew.
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Luks rings changes at Montreux
The organisers of the Golden Rose of Montreux TV festival have announced a range of changes for next year's event, including an expansion of conference and presentation programmes, writes John Plunkett.
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AVESCO SHARES SLIP AMID GEARHOUSE RUMOURS
Shares in Avesco dipped slightly this week amid reports that the company, which is involved in producing Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?, was considering a move to acquire Gearhouse. Avesco
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TECHNICOLOUR BOOST FOR CARLTON COMMUNICATIONS
Carlton Communications has expanded its Technicolor subsidiary by acquiring two businesses in Canada and Mexico. The deals come just weeks after Carlton chief executive Stephen Cain said the company would concentrate
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HERR DEPARTS AUTODESK AS BUSINESS RESTRUCTURES
Eric Herr, Autodesk president and chief operating officer and interim head of effects and editing subsidiary Discreet, is leaving the company. His departure coincides with a realignment at the US software
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NewsBebo to launch second interactive drama
Social networking site Bebo is following up KateModernwith a second interactive drama series called Sofia's Diary. [ALL]
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MEDIA 100 BACK IN THE BLACK
Media 100 has reported its first profitable quarter for over two years.Figures for the second quarter ending 31 May showed the non-linear editing manufacturer made a net profit of $177,000 (£110,000)
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DIGITAL FILM POACHES LAMB
Digital Film has poached former Smoke & Mirrors producer James Lamb as its new senior digital effects producer. Lamb spent two years at Smoke & Mirrors producing projects such as the
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LEAF SETS DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES
The sixth London Effects & Animation Festival (Leaf) has announced its deadline for this year's entries is 17 September. Nominations for the commercials (animation), commercials (live action), short film, music video,
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ASSOCIATED PRESS SELLS ENPS TO CANAL+ AND NRK
Associated Press has sold its Electronic News Production System (ENPS) to French broadcaster Canal+. It will be used to produce a new news channel expected to launch in November. The deal