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Off the record - God's chosen few
Broadcast doesn't usually give much credit to casting directors, but is prepared to make an exception this week after it emerged that a pretty big name was involved in choosing the
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The Choice vision
Stuart Murphy, Choice's head of programming, has been furiously busy since taking over. Now, with cheap, low-rating shows ditched and 78 commissions underway, he can start turning the channel into BBC 3.
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Golden Square post production has completed the title sequence for the Sci-Fi Channel's new series Urban Myth Chillers. Produced by Universal TV, the series features a collection of short horror stori
Golden Square post production has completed the title sequence for the Sci-Fi Channel's new series Urban Myth Chillers. Produced by Universal TV, the series features a collection of short horror stories
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West country operations link up for careers day
The BBC, HTV West, The Guardian, Skillnet South West and the University of Bristol Careers Advisory Service have joined together to plan the second South-West Careers Information Day. The event, on
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Capital interactive unveils online music strategy
Capital Radio's new media arm Capital Interactive has unveiled its online music entertainment strategy. It plans to launch three web narrowcasting stations and a personalised online music service called Kikido. The
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Opinion - Byers has made canny ITV ruling
Between them, the Competition Commission and Stephen Byers took a long time to come to an obvious conclusion about ITV's future.Yes, Carlton and United can merge but only if they don't
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GMG buys into web developer
GMG Endemol Entertainment has bought part ownership of Zeppatron, a fledgling online comedy content developer operated by members of the production team behind The Eleven O'Clock Show, writes Adrian Pennington.
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Liberty buys Magmasters
US facilities group Liberty Livewire has finally confirmed it is buying sound specialist Magmasters, ending weeks of speculation, writes Barbara Marshall.
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The machine room is first to buy Shadow telecine
The Machine Room, part of the VTR group, is the first facility in the UK to buy a Philips Shadow telecine. The Shadow will replace one of its Rank Cintel Mark
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Off the record - Crime buster
It's all been a gorgeous but frantic whirlwind of state-of-the-art crime fighting for Andy Braddel, the ex-APTN Moscow bureau chief who now runs Timeline, the APTN/ORMedia joint venture. In Rotterdam, while
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BSkyB takes reins at Open
British Sky Broadcasting is to take control of interactive television service Open, increasing its stake in Open's parent British Interactive Broadcasting (BIB) from 32.5 per cent to 80.1 per cent, writes Tara Conlan.
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British comedy writers set up international society
More than 40 writers have set up the British Society of Comedy Writers to provide international and UK broadcasters with writers. The Wolverhampton-based society also plans to provide advice on formats
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NTL deal brings Sky One and Sky News to Ireland
BSkyB has signed new deals with NTL-owned Cablelink in the Irish Republic and Irish Multichannel to secure long-term distribution of Sky One and Sky News. The move means both channels are
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Rushes producer branches out into the hive
Another VTR company, The Hive, has appointed ex-Rushes producer Paul Branch to the post of senior producer/studio manager. Reporting to managing director David Southwood, Branch will focus on 3D animation projects,
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US hit president steps up to board
Hit USA president Dorian Langdon has been promoted to the board of Hit Entertainment parent company based in London. Langdon becomes a full director and officer of the publicly quoted company
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Computer crash ups Big Brother suspense - Overnight ratings
Channel 4 and Bazal Productions were left on tenterhooks about the success of new gameshow Big Brother, as the Barb system crashed the day after the show's TV debut, writes Georgina Lipscomb.
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Granada Media in Meridian-plus bid
Granada Media is unlikely to be satisfied with the addition of just the Meridian franchise to its ITV portfolio, senior sources within the company suggested this week.The new Granada Media, headed
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Brighter pictures wins 'Believe It or Not' commission
Indie Brighter Pictures has been commissioned to produce the European output of 26 x 50-minute Columbia Tri-Star series Ripley's Believe It or Not. Leo Carlyon will direct the output for Brighter
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ITC stands behind single watchdog
The Independent Television Commission has confirmed it is in favour of a single broadcasting and communications regulator and says it has the necessary skills to perform the task.In its submission to
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Liquid was commissioned by Carlton to create the titles for travel entertainment show Paul O'Grady's Orient, featuring the man behind Lily Savage. Inspired by classic oriental images, traditionally dr
Liquid was commissioned by Carlton to create the titles for travel entertainment show Paul O'Grady's Orient, featuring the man behind Lily Savage. Inspired by classic oriental images, traditionally drawn environments were