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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.
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NewsSky 1 imagines Apocalypse Slough
Sky 1 has continued its investment in drama with comedy thriller Apocalypse Slough from Yonderland producer Working Title Television.
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NewsITV to remake Ninja Warrior
ITV is adapt NBC challenge gameshow American Ninja Warrior after ITV Studios label Potato acquired the rights to the format.
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NewsUS network Syfy acquires Troy
US cable network Syfy has acquired Troy: Street Magic after striking a deal directly with Zig Zag Productions.
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NewsLucky Giant founder replaced by BBC exec
NBC head of comedy and Lucky Giant founder Mario Stylianides has left the business and been replaced by BBC executive Justin Davies.
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NewsT Group and Znak & Jones agree partnership
Storage Hunters producer T Group has struck a co-production partnership deal with Sky-backed indie Znak & Jones as it bids to break into the UK market.
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Features2014 Review: Post-production round-up
The post sector’s fortunes were on the up this year - despite the controversy over inaudible dialogue
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NewsWatch poaches Syfy boss Adam Collings
UKTV has poached Syfy boss Adam Collings to take on the new role of head of programming for Watch.
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NewsChocolate scoops C5 & Sky shows
NBC Universal’s Chocolate Media has won a pair of factual commissions for Channel 5 and Sky.
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NewsSony acquires Australian indie Playmaker
Sony Pictures Television has bought Australian drama indie Playmaker Media, the production firm behind BBC4 acquisition The Code.
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NewsC4 and BBC1 lead battle for Broadcast Awards
Channel 4 and BBC1 lead the nominations for the Broadcast Awards 2015 after being shortlisted in multiple categories, including Channel of the Year.
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NewsFirst-look deals double in 2014
A new generation of indies and film producers turning to TV have contributed to the doubling of first-look distribution deals in 2014.
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NewsLightbox to lift lid on US campaign trail
Channel 4-backed indie Lightbox has picked up a commission from US cable broadcaster Esquire Network to follow an American political campaign.
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NewsDiscovery lines up Julian Bellamy replacement
Discovery is lining up former Nutopia producer Phil Craig as a replacement for international commissioning chief Julian Bellamy, Broadcast understands.
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NewsPBS heads behind the scenes at Downton Abbey
US public broadcaster PBS has continued to expand its line-up of UK series with deals for Grantchester, Poldark, Indian Summers and a behind-the-scenes documentary about Downton Abbey.
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NewsPromax UK 2014 winners revealed
ITV was crowned channel of the year at this year’s PromaxBDA Awards.