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NewsNew comedy writing competition launched
A new UK comedy writing competition, supported by the Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund (CTBF), the UK Film Council and Working Title Films, has been launched to help aspiring writers break into the film and television world.
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NewsCrozier in line for £2m farewell
ITV’s new chief executive, Adam Crozier, is in line for a seven-figure farewell bonus when he leaves his current role as boss of Royal Mail.
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NewsBBC staff savage Thompson's pay argument
BBC employees have rubbished claims by director general Mark Thompson that the corporation should pay senior execs large salaries in order to compete with the private sector.
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NewsSeeSaw signs broadcaster and indie deals
Broadcasters Channel 4 and Five, plus indies Talkback Thames and Shed Media, have joined Arqiva’s video-on-demand service SeeSaw.
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NewsMessenger quits Live from Studio Five
Five has lined up guest hosts to replace Melinda Messenger on its underperforming news magazine show Live From Studio Five.
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NewsCarrington: "Huge opportunity at under-played Turner"
Michael Carrington’s move from CBeebies to Turner Broadcasting is likely to signal a major shake-up for the broadcaster and could herald an increase in UK commissions.
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NewsC4 facing £1m libel action
A martial arts expert from Barnstaple who featured in a Channel 4 documentary following the family of Michael Jackson as they planned a move to Devon has begun libel action against the broadcaster.
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NewsSacked DJ cleared to take on Ofcom
Former TalkSport presenter Jon Gaunt who was sacked after calling a Tory councillor a “Nazi” and an “ignorant pig” during a debate about foster care has an “arguable case” for a judicial review, a High Court judge ruled.
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NewsC4 orders Haiti doc
Pioneer Productions is making a fast-turnaround doc for Channel 4 on the scientific causes of the Haiti earthquake.
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NewsEWD opens LA office
Endemol Worldwide Distribution has opened a new office in Los Angeles and has made two senior appointments to oversee the operation.
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NewsCost cutting 'not priority' for Crozier
ITV chairman Archie Norman has declared that cost cutting will not be a priority for new chief executive Adam Crozier, adding that some parts of the business will need to actually need to be “reinvested in”.
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Cinesite extends Shepperton effects offering
Cinesite has expanded its models department at Shepperton Studios so it can provide a wider range of physical effects services.
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NewsNorman: New media world has left ITV behind
ITV chairman Archie Norman has outlined the “enormous challenges” facing incoming chief executive Adam Crozier, and tasked him with making a “substantial transformational change” to its business model.
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NewsCrozier's pay will not be in "the Tony Ball league"
ITV is yet to finalise Adam Crozier’s complete pay package – but chairman Archie Norman has revealed it will not be “in the Tony Ball league”.
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NewsCrozier: a new tone for ITV
ITV’s new chief executive Adam Crozier is known for being an affable, down-to-earth family man, who dislikes the media spotlight despite his high profile career.
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NewsBBC challenged to improve commissioning of live events
The government’s spending watchdog has tasked the BBC with improving the commissioning of live events such as the Olympics and Wimbledon to ensure value for money.
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NewsITV appoints Adam Crozier chief executive
ITV has appointed Royal Mail boss Adam Crozier as its new chief executive.
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NewsThomson shareholders agree to debt restructure plan
French media technology group Thomson is to be re-named as Technicolor after securing approval from its shareholders for a debt restructure.
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NewsHire firm Alias on growth trail
Hire company Alias Smith and Singh is opening new offices in East London and Manchester as part of an expansion strategy designed to quadruple company turnover inside five years.
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NewsSky commissions 3G OB trucks
Sky Sports has commissioned Visions to build two new 3Gb/scapable outside broadcast trucks for its live Premier League and UEFA Champions League football coverage.