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NewsTV revenue drops at Pinewood
Pinewood Studios today acknowledged that television continues to be a challenging sector, with the film industry picking up the slack in demand for the firm’s TV facilities.
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NewsWelsh leaders call for S4C overhaul
The leaders of the four main political parties in the Welsh Assembly have written to David Cameron calling for an overhaul of the governance of S4C and a review of the “far-reaching changes” to the broadcaster recently announced by the UK government.
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NewsWalking Dead draws big US audiences
Zombie drama The Walking Dead, set to launch in the UK this week, debuted with the biggest audience for a series premiere on any US cable network this year.
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NewsBanksy wins Grierson documentary award
Banksy has celebrated winning a top documentary award by spray-painting the trophy’s eyes.
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NewsCrozier: ITV schedule 'lacks diversity'
ITV chief executive Adam Crozier has bemoaned the “remarkable lack of diversity” in the broadcaster’s schedule as a result of regulation on how it can sell advertising.
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NewsBBC defends Halloween coverage
The BBC has defended its coverage of Halloween after receiving criticism from some parts of the media, saying it had been designed to reflect the pluralism of beliefs in the UK.
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NewsNUJ calls for BBC strikes support
The National Union of Journalists has called for support for its first strike over the BBC’s pension proposals, due to start this Friday.
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NewsITV launches Corrie Nation
ITV’s ambitious online game for Coronation Street has gone live allowing viewers to build their own Weatherfield.
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NewsR1 revamps Nations shows
Radio 1 is overhauling its Nations shows, moving the slot, introducing new presenters to the Scotland and Wales shows and widening the shows’ scope by broadcasting in England as well as the relevant nation.
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NewsWarner Bros hires Tiger Aspect exec
US studio Warner Bros has snared another executive from indie Tiger Aspect to continue its push into the international production market.
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NewsThe Cube set for third run
The Cube is set to return for a third series following a strong second run in a Sunday night slot.
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NewsCameron backtracks on BBC jibe
David Cameron has offered an apology of sorts over his comments at a press conference in Europe last week, in which he described the BBC cuts as being ‘delicious’.
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NewsLouie Spence to give alternative Queen’s Speech
Louie Spence is to deliver an alternative Queen’s Speech as part of a series of Pineapple Dance Studios Christmas specials on Sky1.
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NewsITV unveils I'm a Celeb... launch night
ITV is lining up a triple whammy of big-hitters in a bid to dominate ratings with the launch of the new series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
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NewsBBC orders family sitcom from US producer
The BBC has commissioned a new family comedy from the producer of US hits Nurse Jackie, Roseanne and the Cosby Show.
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NewsBauer bids to take Kiss national
Bauer Media is aiming to take London dance station Kiss to a nationwide audience.
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NewsBBCW unveils £40m 3D dinosaur project
BBC Worldwide is to partner with Indian firm Reliance Big Entertainment on three feature-length films, including a 3D version of Walking With Dinosaurs.
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NewsDavid Cameron criticised for 'crass' BBC jibes
NUJ general secretary Jeremy Dear has criticised David Cameron for making “crass and insensitive” comments about BBC cuts.
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NewsWelsh indies launch S4C taskforce
Welsh indies association TAC has launched a taskforce calling for a “fundamental review” of S4C in a bid to establish a sustainable future for the beleaguered broadcaster.
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NewsMillion Pound Drop attracts 785,000 online
Channel 4 gameshow The Million Pound Drop attracted 785,000 online players over the week, an increase of 74% on the first series.