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NewsSMG revenues rise
Scottish TV and Grampian TV owner SMG has reported a 46% rise in pre-tax profits to£20m for the year ending 31 December. The group, which also owns Virgin Radio, said revenue grew from£201m in 2004 to£210m in 2005. SMG's TV business grew its revenues by 3% from£134m to£137m, with operating ...
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Love stake sale
The directors of design house Addiction, Jeremy Rainbird and Ivor Kayne, are selling their entire equity stake in commercials production company Love, for an undisclosed six-figure sum. Love's owners, David Hay and Phil Dupee, have arranged a management buyout with immediate effect. Addiction's managing director Rainbird, has resigned as chairman ...
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Tough opposition leaves Mayo trailing
Cop shows are still proving to be reliable bankers, but BBC1's latest offering, Alistair McGowan vehicle Mayo, was an exception to the rule.
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Victoria Wood in hunt for namesakes
Victoria Wood is to present a series for BBC1 in which she tours the world visiting places named after Queen Victoria. The comedian has already visited Lake Victoria in Uganda, and will take in other locations for the as yet untitled 3 x 60-minute series being made by indie Tiger ...
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Radio hunts for head
Commercial radio groups are looking to recruit a head of networked programming to spearhead their attempts to win audience share from the BBC. The new recruit is expected to work under the aegis of Hit40UK, the company that organises the network chart show. The industry has already launched initiatives including ...
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NewsHilary Strong leaves Hat Trick
Hat Trick Productions group business director Hilary Strong has quit after 13 years with the Have I Got News For Youproducer in order to take a career break. Strong’s duties have been taken on by Paul Cohen who takes the new title of head of business and legal affairs. Strong’s ...
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ITV offers Peter Kay golden handcuffs
ITV is trying to poach Peter Kay from Channel 4 by offering the Phoenix Nightsstar an exclusive talent deal. Sources have revealed that both ITV director of television Simon Shaps and the newly installed director of entertainment and comedy Paul Jackson have been attempting to ...
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SMG takes two Freeview slots for radio
SMG is set to secure a second slot on Freeview for its Virgin-branded radio stations having already finalised a carriage deal for one slot on Multiplex 2, owned by ITV and Channel 4. Subsidiary Virgin Radio is in advanced discussions with interactive entertainment group YooMedia to use space on National ...
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Latest Footballers' Wives heads to US
BBC America has picked up the fifth series of Shed drama Footballers' Wivesand the first series of its ITV2 spin-off show Footballers' Wives: Extra Time. Footballers' Wives: Overtimewill be renamed for the US market. Last ...
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Love wins history order from Five
Love Productions is on the hunt for international co-production partners to help finance a new 10-part history order from Five.
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Panasonic exhibits
Broadcast Live has confirmed that Panasonic will exhibit at the event, which takes place from 20 to 22 June at Earl's Court 2. The manufacturer will be promoting its P2 and HD range of products, with the theme of 'Tapeless and HD Production', and will feature new products announced at ...
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UK Eureka rights secured by Sky One
Sky One has secured a deal with NBC Universal International Television Distribution for the UK basic and free TV rights to sci-fi drama series Eureka. The 13 x 60-minute series is
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Sky One uncovers stories of deception
Sky One has commissioned a new documentary strand called Superfakes. The 3 x 60-minute series will feature Superfakes: The Real Jackalfrom indie Redback, which tells the story of a man who stole the identity of a dead child. The executive ...
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King's Cross fire to be restaged by Manic
Indie Manic Television Production & Film has teamed up with Czech-based International Production Company (IPC) to make a 90-minute docu-drama on the King's Cross station fire.
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GI hires Traffic Cops director
Granada International has hired Gary McDonagh as its new factual programming executive. McDonagh, currently a freelance producer, will join the programming team, reporting to head of factual Mark Reynolds.
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Mediafour titles MotoGP for BBC
Mediafour has produced the opening titles and track animations for BBC sport's MotoGP race series, dubbed the Formula 1 of the global motorbike racing calendar. The 30-second intro sequence features a mix of animation and film footage. Mediafour's senior editor, Steve Fisher, edited on Final Cut Pro HD and senior ...
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Sony BMG backs new indie Fever
Former BBC entertainment chiefs Richard Hopkins and David Mortimer are to launch their new indie on 17 April and are recruiting a six-strong development team, after securing backing from music company Sony BMG.
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New TMR audio suite
VTR Group's video restoration and digital media facility, TMR, has invested£100,000 in a new audio restoration suite. The installation comprises a Sadie series workstation with Cedar restoration plug-ins and Cedar Retouch. TMR also plans to use the new department for 5.1 surround mixes, compressing audio for broadcast and level adjustment, ...
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Sky One lines up second series on Asbos
Sky One has ordered another series on Asbos, with a 4 x 60-minute programmes looking at people other than the typical chavs and hoodies who have been given the anti-social behaviour orders, such as wayward lovers, Etonians, solicitors and even a sheep. The show, set to air this summer, was ...
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The Biggest Loser wins another order
Living TV has commissioned weight loss show The Biggest Loser UKfor a second series. Indie Shine is back on board to make a 10 x 60-minute series with a 90-minute finale. The show follows two fitness trainers help 12 overweight contestants compete for a£25,000 prize ...