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NewsITU plans for next generation of stereo 3D
An ITU study group has mapped out how future incarnations of stereoscopic 3D broadcasting might work, including new systems that will accurately mimic the way the human eye and brain perceive the visual world.
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NewsCentenary celebrations for Vinten
Tripod and camera support equipment manufacturer Vinten is celebrating its 100th year n business in 2010.
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NewsVET adds Smith in development role
Former Evolutions and Silverglade Associates business development manager Terry Smith has joined VET.
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NewsRadio 1 signs comedian
BBC Radio 1 has added comedian Tom Deacon to its line-up with a new Sunday night show, it has been revealed.
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NewsPremier League withholds Portsmouth's TV money
The Premier League is to divert Portsmouth’s £7million share of the latest television revenue payments to several other clubs owned money by the south coast outfit after they failed to cover debts.
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NewsC4 extends Phil and Kirstie deal
Channel 4 has signed up Phil Spencer and Kirstie Allsopp for a further three years after the BBC attempted to poach the Location, Location, Location presenters.
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NewsTitchmarsh and Don back on BBC2
Alan Titchmarsh and Monty Don are to return to their roots for two new BBC2 gardening series.
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NewsStudents pick up RTS awards
Young filmmakers from three universities have won top prizes at this year’s RTS North West Student Awards.
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NewsFuller extends Idol exec deal
Pop Idol creator Simon Fuller has agreed to continue to executive produce American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance for US entertainment giant CKX in return for a share of the profits.
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NewsBBC Trust to review iPlayer
The BBC Trust has fired the starting gun on a major review of the iPlayer and all of the BBC’s on-demand television services.
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NewsHaitian quake doc in production
A three-part documentary about the devastating Haitian earthquake is already in production and has been picked up for distribution by ITV Studios Global Entertainment.
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NewsSky: 3D glasses could cost 50p on first pint
BSkyB is investigating different revenue models for its 3D TV service, which will launch in pubs this April, Broadcast understands.
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NewsU2 promotion 'broke BBC guidelines'
A BBC promotion of U2’s latest album and a Coldplay tour broke the corporation’s own broadcasting rules, according to its editorial complaints unit.
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NewsiPlayer hits 114m in December
The BBC iPlayer received more than 114 million requests in December, led by Top Gear and David Tennant’s exit from Doctor Who.
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Shine promotes Shibley to boost UK client book
Shine International has promoted Eli Shibley from manager to director of international distribution in line with plans to grow the company’s roster of third-party clients in the UK.
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NewsBravo snaps up first two series of US con drama
Bravo has picked up exclusive rights to a US con artist drama made by the producer of movies Stargate and Independence Day.
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NewsShiver series to showcase houseproud Brits
ITV1 plans to take a look behind the doors of Britain’s proudest homeowners in a Come Dine With Me-style daytime gameshow.
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NewsHeat on drama indies as film producers court BBC
Drama indies are facing increasing competition from feature film producers who are turning to the BBC with projects that never made it as cinema releases.
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NewsHoop Dreams director to make Storyville film
Steve James, the director of Oscar-nominated documentary Hoop Dreams, is to meet former gang members who break up fights on the streets of Chicago in a film for BBC’s Storyville strand.
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Scott takes leave of Princess to try fresh challenges
Princess Productions co-founder Sebastian Scott has left the Shine Group-owned indie to pursue “new personal challenges”.