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October kids drama takes on asylum system
The fictional tale of a boy who seeks refuge in England after witnessing the slaughter of his entire village is to be featured in a children's drama for the BBC, writes Leigh Holmwood
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C4 peanut to explain world trade abuses
An animated peanut is to present a new Channel 4 programme on the effects of trade liberalisation on developing countries for the station's experimental Alt-TV strand, writes Penny Hughes
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Bravo enters world of pain
A 'moving and occasionally shocking' documentary series highlighting the spectrum of human pain - from having a Brazilian wax on your testicles to undertaking DIY liposuction - has been commissioned for Flextech channel Bravo, writes Steve Aston
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Carlton revives Family Fortunes quiz show
Carlton is recording a new 80 x 30-minute daytime series of ITV quiz show staple Family Fortunes. The series is the first since the departure of Les Dennis, who quit after the show was shifted to daytime. It will be fronted by the relatively unknown ...
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Blast doc explores love lives of travellers
Blast Films has been commissioned by Channel 4 head of documentaries Peter Dale to produce a 60-minute documentary called Travellers. Filmed, produced and directed by Marc Isaacs, it is a film about love and loss based on encounters Isaacs had with people he met on ...
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Somethin' Else to make Robert Wyatt film
Indie Somethin' Else has been commissioned to produce a one-off documentary on the legendary British singer and songwriter Robert Wyatt for BBC 4. The 60-minute special, Free Will and Testament, will feature Wyatt performing songs in a studio as he has not performed in front ...
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Westcountry to look at local crafts scene
Carlton Westcountry controller of features and programme development Caroline Righton has commissioned the Plymouth-based indie Two Four Productions to make a 13 x 30-minute series exploring the arts and crafts which are 'special to the west country'. Crafted, which will be presented by former ...
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BBC wins rights to fourth Farscape
The fourth series of sci-fi adventure show Farscapewill premiere on BBC 2 this autumn after the BBC snapped up the rights. The 22 x 45-minute series has picked up a cult following in the UK and is the BBC's key sci-fi show following its loss ...
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LNN Factuals licensed to make 007 special
LNN Factuals has landed an ITV commission to produce a 60-minute special covering the premiere of the next James Bond movie, Die Another Day. The event, which will be held at London's Albert Hall, will also mark the 40th anniversary of the Bond franchise. All ...
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Cheaper kit boosts interactive TV hopes
Interactive television should be delivered a major kickstart by the growing availability of affordable products according to one of the men behind the voting engine used on Big Brother, writes Will Strauss
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422 commits to paying creditors
Freelance creatives concerned that they will be left out of pocket following the sale of 422's business to Welsh facility Barcud Derwen have received reassurances this week that they will be paid, writes Will Strauss
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Furnace FX toolset wins compositors' praise
UK software developer The Foundry will showcase Furnace, a toolset it has developed for Apple's Shake compositing and visual effects system, at IBC in September, writes Barbara Marshall
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Facility manager returns to Rushes
Rushes Postproduction has appointed Jo Morgan as its new facility manager, writes Will Strauss
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Lipsync mixes it with Ross Kemp
Lipsync Post sound mixed Ultimate Force, a six-part 'boys' own' adventure drama starring Ross Kemp, produced by Bentley Productions for ITV 1, writes Barbara Marshall
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Producer to Golden Square
Golden Square has added senior producer Sally Cooper to its production team. She will work closely with executive producer Ewan MacLeod to develop existing business and 'strengthen the company's reputation within the industry'. Cooper has worked at WCRS, Rushes and The Brave Production Company where her credits included COI, Pringles, ...
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New senior VP for Avid
Dave Lebolt has been promoted to the dual role of senior vice- president of Avid Technology and general manager of Digidesign. Lebolt has served in various capacities at Digidesign since joining the company in 1994. Most recently, he was vice-president of product strategy. Before that, he served as director of ...
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Tyrell shuffles sales
Tyrell has shuffled its core sales staff following its appointment as a Discreet Systems reseller. Ben Nemes, formerly manager of its audio department, has been promoted to general sales manager. Tim Cunningham has also moved within the company, expanding his remit to manage Tyrell North as well as Tyrell West ...
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PS creative expansion
Birmingham facility PS Creative has expanded its business. The company, which specialises in TV titles, idents, branding and programme development, has adopted a brand new office within a new media/design development in central Birmingham called The Greenhouse. Creative director Nicola Shurlock said: 'I think a lot of the industry doesn't ...
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Last chance for leaf
Organisers of the Leaf awards have issued a final call for entries for this year's competition. The closing date to enter projects is 30 August. PAL Beta SP tapes and the entry fee should be sent to Sophie Trainor. Entry forms can be downloaded from www.digmedia.co.uk/leafawards
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NewsBBC 1 criticised over DIY burglary show
The BBC has come under fire after it announced yesterday that one of the programmes slated for its BBC 1 autumn Cracking Crime event will give tips on how to commit burglary, writes Luke Satchell