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CommentBBCW's digital strategy takes shape
With BBC shows now available to download via iTunes and plans for the international roll-out of the iPlayer taking shape, BBC Worldwide is taking bold steps to re-invent its business models for the digital age, writes Dominic Schreiber.
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CommentMedia Money: What implications are there of BBC Worldwide buying stakes in indies?
The traditional power of the broadcaster is changing.
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CommentNatpe delegates look to life after writers' strike
While Hollywood's striking writers were edging closer to a deal last week, delegates at the annual Natpe convention in Las Vegas were turning their minds to the long-term impact of the costly dispute, says Dominic Schreiber.
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NewsBBC News accelerates global news sharing
BBC News has purchased a digital media management system designed to improve the speed at which its global bureaux and worldwide network of journalists can share breaking news stories.
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NewsABC trims slate by a third
ABC has become the latest US network to trim its pilot development slate, citing the effects of the writers strike.
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Working Title in NBC talks
Working Title, the British- based film production company, is in talks with NBC Universal to launch an international television business.
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NewsNBC mulls axing Upfronts
US network NBC is close to cancelling this years Upfront presentation because of the writers strike.
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NewsSci Fi appoints new president
Sci Fi Channel general manager and executive vice president Dave Howe has been promoted to president of the NBC Universal-owned network.
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NewsPrivate equity to fund BDA growth
BDA, the broadcast design and promotions agency responsible for creating the on-screen identity for Setanta Sports and NBC Universal, has sold a 33% stake to private equity firm Octopus for£5m.
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NewsOprah Winfrey to get her OWN network
US talk show queen Oprah Winfrey will launch a new television network with Discovery Communications that will be a 'natural extension' of her show.
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NewsChibnall to work on UK's Law & Order
Life on Mars and Torchwood writer Chris Chibnall will be the US-style showrunner on ITV1's version of US drama Law & Order.
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UK Law and Order planned
ITV is in talks to bring a UK version of US crime series Law and Order to the channel.
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NewsITV plans UK version of Law and Order
ITV is in talks to bring a UK version of long-running US crime series Law and Order to the channel.
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NewsSparrowhawk boss quits
Sparrowhawk chief executive officer David Hulbert has left the company following its sale to NBC Universal.
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FeaturesEmmy Award winners - Sunday 16 September 2007
A full list of the winners from the 2007 Emmy Awards. [ALL]
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CommentSparrowhawk and Five
Kate Bulkley looks at whether or not Sparrowhawk is a good buy for NBC and examines the current state of Five's health.
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NewsKidsCo branches out
KidsCo, the international kids channel created by Sparrowhawk Media, US indie DIC Entertainment and Canadian distributor Nelvana, launches in Hungary, Poland, Romania, Russia and Turkey on Friday (7 September).
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FeaturesWhat's Grade's big idea?
Michael Grade has a tricky balancing act to pull off if he is to impress the City and win viewers
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NewsNBC seals Sparrowhawk acquisition
NBC Universal has confirmed its acquisition of Hallmark International owner, Sparrowhawk Media, for a reported $350m (£174m), as exclusively revealed by Broadcastearlier this year. [ALL]