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NewsWarner Bros unveils flash dance format
Warner Bros is to unveil a new ‘flash mob’ dance format at MipTV hosted by a British presenter and starring the choreographer of Michael Jackson’s This Is It.
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NewsMaconie gets 6Music spin-off
BBC 6Music is to launch a late-night spin-off of Stuart Maconie’s eclectic Sunday afternoon show The Freak Zone.
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NewsBBC America hires first multiplatform chief
BBC Worldwide executive John Taite is to take on a new role heading up BBC America’s multiplatform strategy.
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NewsDigital Economy Bill pushed through
The controversial Digital Economy Bill has been forced through the Commons by the Government - with the aid of the Conservatives - after just two hours of debate, attaining a crucial third reading which means it will now get royal assent and become law.
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ITN strikes Expo archive deal with Chinese network
ITN has strengthened its foothold in China after securing a deal to supply archive footage to the country’s largest broadcaster, CCTV.
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NewsITVS’ Prisoner remake set to go global
ITV Studios’ remake of The Prisoner is set to go global after being picked up by broadcasters in more than 100 territories.
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NewsCurrent TV stakes its claim on long-form content
Multiplatform broadcaster Current TV is planning long-form commissions and acquisitions as part of a new Monday night strand of professionally made documentaries.
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NewsSky Real Lives spotlights cancer care
Sky Real Lives has ordered a 10-part documentary series from indie Blakeway North focusing on the work of Macmillan and Marie Curie nurses.
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NewsTwist exits BBC Switch for C4 education job
A commissioner from BBC Switch has jumped ship to Channel 4 - just weeks after director general Mark Thompson announced plans to close the strand and leave it to C4 to deliver PSB content for teens.
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News6 Music gets Sony nods
Two radio stations earmarked by the BBC for closure as part of a strategic review have secured the lion’s share of nominations at the Sony Radio Academy Awards.
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NewsLenny Henry R4 show in line for TV move
Comedian Lenny Henry could be back on BBC television as the corporation’s in-house comedy team looks to adapt two more radio shows following the success of BBC2’s Miranda.
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NewsSpotify launches radio-style content with ad-funded deals
Digital music service Spotify has launched radio show-style content following ad-funded deals with Citroën and mobile phone manufacturer INQ.
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NewsEuro Media Group snaps up ACS
Euro Media Group, the parent company of outside broadcast firm CTV, has bought specialist camera supplier Aerial Camera Systems (ACS) for an undisclosed fee.
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NewsRDFR moves to digital delivery
RDF Rights (RDFR) is adding new capabilities to its post-production set-up so that it can send programme content to broadcasters digitally rather than on tape.
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NewsBBC S&PP faces further job losses in reshuffle
The headcount at BBC Studios and Post Production (S&PP) is set to be reduced further in 2011 because there is a “99.9% chance” that its Sport and Children’s staff will not follow their production counterparts to MediaCityUKin Salford.
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NewsBBC team field-tests 3D for wildlife docs
The BBC’s Natural History Unit has completed a 3D shoot in Africa as part of a wider experiment exploring the possibilities of wildlife production in 3D.
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Amberfin signs OEM deal to add DVO software
Amberfin has concluded an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) agreement that will see Digital Visions’ DVO image-processing software tools added to its softwarebased iCR Standards Converter.
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Sofia’s Diary indie gets growth boost from Portuguese backer
Sofia’s Diary producer Campbell Ryan Entertainment (CRE) is set for expansion after securing investment from beActive Entertainment, the Portuguese company behind the original incarnation of the Bebo teen drama.
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NewsClassen takes on commercial role at ESPN
ESPN has created the new role of UK commercial director to drive and retain subscriber levels as it builds its presence in the UK.