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FeaturesHot Picks: Scripted
High-end drama will continue to be a main focus at MipTV, with global players such as Netflix becoming aggressively involved alongside local broadcasters keen to differentiate their schedules. Broadcast looks at some of the hottest international scripted projects set to launch in Cannes.
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NewsBBCW tops drama sales table
BBC Worldwide distributed nearly half of 2014’s biggest UK drama series, as its relationships with high-end producers helped it dominate the genre of the moment.
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NewsDPP joins forces with North American Broadcasters Association
The Digital Production Partnership (DPP) has formed a strategic partnership with the North American Broadcasters Association (NABA) in a bid to promote common standards for the international exchange of content.
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NewsLime and Monkey win Bravo orders
Lime Pictures and Monkey Kingdom have landed major orders from US cable network Bravo as part of the NBC Universal-owned broadcaster’s latest programming slate.
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NewsSky teams with Stan Lee
Spider-Man creator Stan Lee has partnered with Downton Abbey producer Carnival Films to create a mystery crime drama for Sky 1.
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NewsITV confirms end of Downton Abbey
ITV has confirmed that Downton Abbey is set to end after its sixth series.
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NewsAll3Media on brink of Neal Street deal
All3Media is on the brink of buying Call The Midwife producer Neal Street Productions.
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NewsIn brief: NBCU; ITVS; BBC iWonder; Inside The Commons
NBCU has struck a first look deal with Jim Keeble and Dudi Appleton, while Woodcut Media has picked up a BBC iWonder series. Click for more in today’s round-up.
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NewsUS-owned indies increase share of UK revenue
Research for Broadcast’s Indie Survey has revealed that American- owned companies accounted for almost half of UK production revenues last year.
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NewsStargate opens UK site at Ealing
LA-based TV visual effects facility Stargate Studios has opened an outpost at Ealing Studios to tap into the UK tax relief for high-end drama and export its unique brand of virtual location production.
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NewsAvid to target “untapped” $2bn independent sector
Avid will turn its attention to the “untapped” independent creative sector with the launch of more subscription-based and free versions of its software applications.
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NewsPulse hires former NBC Universal president
Former NBC Universal and Warner Music executive Patrick Vien has joined Pulse Films as president.
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NewsNBC Universal business affairs chief departs
NBC Universal International TV Production’s senior vice president of business affairs Jacqueline Moreton has left the company after just over a year.
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CommentChinese formats on the rise
Tantrums, censorship and celebrity remakes were all on the agenda for DRG’s Jeremy Fox on a visit to China
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CommentAll eyes are on ITV’s results
Figures will reveal more than just profit and loss, says Kate Bulkley
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FeaturesThe search for VFX talent
Growing demand for visuals effects in film and TV and the lure of the drama tax break are putting the UK’s VFX talent pool under increasing strain.
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NewsIn brief: Keep It In The Family; 12 Monkeys; Mip Digital; Maker Studios
ITV’s family gameshow Keep It In The Family returns as Syfy swoops for the 12 Monkeys TV adaptation. Click for more in today’s news round-up
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FeaturesBest International Programme Sales: The X Factor UK
The X Factor UK had never been sold to international broadcasters as a finished series, despite being on air for more than 10 years.
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FeaturesBroadcast Awards at 20: Gareth Neame
The managing director of Carnival Films on winning Best Independent Production Company in 2012
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NewsBBC2 swoops for US political thriller
BBC2 has made a rare major acquisition from the LA Screenings, swooping for big-budget US drama Odyssey.