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NewsBSkyB ordered to cut ITV stake
BSkyB has lost a court appeal over its 17.9% stake in ITV, and will be forced to reduce its share in the commercial broadcaster to less than 7.5%.
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NewsBBC Wales in bid to charm indies to drama hub
BBC Wales is courting indies to join its new, multi-million-pound drama village in Roath Basin - but nearby BBC Bristol is worried it could be overshadowed.
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NewsFord puts emphasis on fun for new-look Fiver
Five’s Jeff Ford plans to make digital channel Fiver “approachable and fun” next month by handing it a new on-air look and a raft of fresh programming.
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NewsITV plans sweeteners for demoralised staff
ITV is poised to offer its staff cheaper canteen food, bicycle schemes and childcare vouchers to help boost morale after admitting it has “scared the living daylights” out of them over the past 18 months.
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NewsMarquess exits ‘hell’ for Hollyoaks
Drama veteran Paul Marquess has emerged from a self-confessed “four years of development hell” to become producer of Channel 4 teen soap Hollyoaks.
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NewsDCD Media in talks to buy Steadfast Television
September Films owner DCD Media is in advanced talks with Apace Media to acquire its bluelight specialist Steadfast Television.
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NewsThe Farm in £1m Home upgrade
The Farm Group is spending more than £1m upgrading the audio studios at its Home facility in Soho.
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NewsFuji issues alert on illegal tapes
Fujifilm is warning broadcasters and facilities not to buy data storage tapes from unauthorised dealers after intercepting large quantities of sub-standard product being passed off as new.
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LFJ brings US soundtrack specialist on board
Multiplatform producer Lane Fabian Jones (LFJ) has forged a strategic partnership with a Los Angeles-based music and sound design company to create exclusive soundtracks for all its family entertainment TV, interactiveand film properties.
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NewsITV kicks off Football3s tie-up
ITV is to invite football fans to play along during this year’s World Cup in South Africa with a live online fantasy game from Mint Digital.
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BBC appoints its first social media manager
The BBC is to ramp up its strategy for using social media after hiring its first social media manager.
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Rights groups seek change to Pay-TV terms
Producers’ rights association Agicoa and royalties collector Compact Media Group are calling for a change to UK legislation that would force pay-TV operators to stump up for rights-clearance fees.
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NewsSaudi TV begins formats push with The Cube deal
Middle Eastern commercial broadcaster Saudi TV has picked up the rights to remake ITV1 primetime physical game show The Cube and is understood to be eyeing up other UK entertainment formats.
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NewsBBC’s Shillinglaw hits out at ‘shit’ authored docs
BBC science and natural history commissioning editor Kim Shillinglaw has shocked indies by branding the majority of ideas she receives for authored docs as “shit”.
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NewsC4 extends Britdoc agreement
Channel 4 has extended its commitment to the Channel 4 Britdoc Foundation for a further two years.
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NewsMore 4 plans full series of comedy piloted on C4
More 4 is lining up its first original comedy series, with Channel 4 pilot The Increasingly Poor Decisions Of Todd Margaret earmarked for a full run.
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NewsRuling on BSkyB's ITV stake due tomorrow
BSkyB will be told tomorrow whether it can keep its controversial 17.9% stake in commercial broadcaster ITV.
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NewsKids newcomer wins Disney XD order
Disney XD has commissioned its first UK production from Sassy Films marking the indie’s first foray into children’s programming.
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NewsSky to outline 3D commissioning plans
Sky is running an invitation-only event at Bafta next month that will detail the commercial opportunities and the commissioning agenda for its new stereoscopic 3D channel.
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NewsYouTube to stream live cricket
Google has secured the rights to stream Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket and is now hunting sponsors.